Dora Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Just thought I would post an update. Have not been on in a while. On December 10, at 3 in the morning, we had a fire in our house. We all got out safely, and the house can be saved, but there is extensive damage from fire smoke and water. Discovered we have lots of friends, who are donating time, household items, cash, even a dumpster box. We found a rental house last week, and Red Cross is paying the first month's rent. We are staying calm through it all, and only eating one bite at a time, but it is a pretty big elephant to eat. Just wanted you folks to know I am still here. The kitchen was not really damaged, but no electricity until we have the entire house rewired. Moved 3 months supply of food to the rental, and will probably be using most of it. Glad to have it, thanks to you. Keep us in your prayers, and I will be back as much as I can. Link to comment
Ginger Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 ((((((((Dora)))))))) Keep us updated Link to comment
cookiejar Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 (((((Dora))))))))))))))) So glad to hear from you...you were about to go on the *where the heck is she list* Your in my thoughts and prayers and total belief that things will get better buddy. Sorry it has been so tough... warm hugs Link to comment
Necie Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Awww ((((((Dora)))))) What an awful thing to have happen. Very thankful that everyone is alright. Link to comment
Darlene Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 ((((Dora)))) I know exactly what you're going through. I lost my home to a fire in 2000 and was out of it for a year. Losing your foundation (your home) takes its toll. I'm here if you ever need to talk. Link to comment
Peaceful Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 I'm so glad you and your family are safe and have good friends who are helping you along. Link to comment
PoGo Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 That's rough, Dora. I'm glad ya'll got out safely. Link to comment
dogmom4 Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Dora, I'm so glad you and your family all got out safely. Stacy Link to comment
Bookworm Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 Joining others here in praying for you and your family and very thankful you are safe. I do hope you can get back in your home quickly. Link to comment
Dora Posted December 28, 2006 Author Share Posted December 28, 2006 Thank you everyone for the hugs and prayers, etc. We have calculated that by not going to the store except when SIL needed something, we have already saved 150 dollars on groceries. This is a good thing, as we have not had a house payment for 6 years (paid it off December 1999 for y2k) and now will have $500 rent. Yikes!. Bookworm, I have thought of your sig line many times. Most of the people we know would think we were crazy to have 15 cans of sardines, 12 cans of vienna sausages, and 23 quarts of home canned chicken and turkey - but not you guys! Link to comment
zzelle Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 my prayers our with you. i am so sorry about your lose. but everone is safe and the house is saveable. so praise God. i am glad you have good friends in your time of need. i pray you can get back in your home asap. God bless you and keep you safe. Link to comment
Necie Posted December 28, 2006 Share Posted December 28, 2006 I'm sure you probably have, but if not, check with your homeowners insurance if you have displacement coverage. I know I have it on mine. It's like rental car coverage on car insurance. I suggest to anyone who doesn't have it to get it. It is a very small extra cost on the policy for a very big expense should you lose your home or car-even temporarily. Also, if you have other payments-credit card, bank, vehicle, ect., check with those institutions to see if you happen to have hardship benefits. Sometimes they will cover the payments for a certain period of time. And sometimes even without these benefits payments can be delayed or only interest paid until you are back on your feet. Link to comment
Snowmom Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 Dora, I am so sorry this has happened to you and your family. I am also thankful that you and your family are safe. Being prepared is such a good thing, and it is not just for storms and such, it is for times when you need the things and can not buy them. We have also used a lot of ours and have not been able to replace a lot of them, but we are working a little at a time on this. Link to comment
MomM Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 Dora, so thankful that you and your family are safe! Your situation really reinforces why we need to be prepared. Take care, our prayers are with you. Link to comment
Granny Posted December 30, 2006 Share Posted December 30, 2006 Amen to all that's been said. So thankful for your safety and your prepping has made it a tiny bit easier (not easy by no means) to help deal with one of lifes unplanned emergency situations. you'll be back in your home soon (((Dora))) Link to comment
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