• CayenneMan said on Dec 15, 2008....

     Wow CreativeWoman I'm so sorry for you're parents loss but thank God they are OK. Time will heal but this is going to take time for sure. Fires regardless of weather they are large or small are devastating . I have a sprinkler system throughout my entire house including my garage. I feel somewhat protected but I still worry about fires. When I park in my garage the first thing I do is disconnect the battery. I'm always afraid of electrical fires.Thank God you're father had time for his body to heal from the pinning accident with the truck ! There's not a lot I can say but I'll keep them in my prayers and hope all works out well. Thankfully their insured
     A while back an elderly woman a few miles from here lost her house to a fire due to a smoking cigarette in an ashtray that was to close to an oxygen tank. An explosion took place and she lost everything. She doesn't have any insurance the community is having several events to raise money for her and her family. She only could save the cloths on her back and her cat. It is sad when this happens. I hope you keep yourself together CreativeWoman I know you must be stressed out but it will pass. 

• Lucytorial said on Dec 15, 2008....

  The saddest part is that so many memories would have been burned as well, I am sorry to hear this but also quite humbled myself that your parents seem to be okay with the whole thing. 

  Thank god they are okay and got out when they could, the community CW seem very loving, its nice to see that still today people care.

  I hope your parents find another special place to spend their quieter years.

• Me-Myself&I said on Dec 16, 2008....

  i'm in tears, i'm so sorry. this is terrible. God bless your parents. i lost my home due to an elect. problem too. yup it goes up in smoke real fast!
   
  my prayers are on there way! :~( ohhh this hurts. i am glad your parents got out. take care!!!! i did say got out unharmed, but the harm already happened.

• MissMimi said on Dec 16, 2008....

  CDub, thank God they were able to get out, and are okay.  The loss of so many irreplaceable keepsakes and belongings is heartbreaking for sure, but their memories are still whole.  It's wonderful that the community is helping them.  I'll keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.  {{{{hugs}}}}

• uniquely-ironic said on Dec 16, 2008....

  I'm so sorry to heat this!  How awful a loss.  I'm so glad that your parents got out okay and without injury.  Oh my, this is going to be such a shock to them once it really hits.  Not to mention the loss to you and your sister.  A childhood home is a very special memory.
   
  I hope they do find a nice new home that will be a comfort to them.  It won't replace the lost home, but it will be some sort of compensation.

• Hegemone said on Dec 16, 2008....

  CW, I am SO sorry for the loss of the home.  You're right, thank god that your parents got out safe and sound and they've had such an outpouring of help.  What a wonderful doctor they must have, that he came straight there to check on them.  Even though the house is gone, at least you all will still have the memories.  It is still a devastating thing though, I know this first hand as our home burned down when I was like 6 years old, we lost the home, animals, belongings, everything, so I understand.  I'm so happy you seem to be able to find the positives in all of this.  It sounds like things will work out fine for you and your family.  I'll keep my fingers crossed that things keep going just as smoothly.

• ZsuzsiO said on Dec 16, 2008....

  I am sorry to hear about this terrible event! However, I am a big believer of something called "he cleaning fire", which is exactly what happened to me, and it sounds like it happened to your parents as well.

  Almost two years ago my home got up in flames due to some unattended Channukah candles. Everything we had was lost in that fire, but no one got hurt - including our dog, and all our legal papers and even my cell phone. But all we have left were the clothes on our backs. It was a total shock for the both of us, and the following coup0le of months were extremely though.

  Still, something good came out of that fire. All we had had to be renewed, and I had to look for a new place. But people started to show how much they care, and I had a real oppurtinity to improve my and my son's life. The past two years are the ones I am the most proud of.

  You know, people some times get a wake up call, another chance in life to be glad they are alive and healthy (hopefuly), and to be able to let go all the stress we, humans have about material things. I used to be so stressed about having even a small negative ballance on my bank account - now I had no other choice but to get huge bank loans to get everything new, and owe so much money, that if I see a little negative ballance I only smile about it. LIfe goes on, and I'll slowly pay it all back in 5, 6 maybe even 10 years. But at least I have everything my son and I need, and I will no longer worry about not having this or that. I will have to squize a little bit on the budget, but who cares as long as we are all OK!

  So, as devastating and shocking as it is, I know that something good will come out of for your parents. They need all the help now, but what they don't need is pitty. They need lot's of laughs and some helping hands to get things back in track - insurrance will pay, don't worry, and they'll be able to get a nice, new home. No, it is not the family home you grew up in, and all the memories won't be in that new home either. But it is not the building or the furniture, not even the pictures that make a home, but you and your family. Discovering that woth a house fire, don't you think :-) ?

   

• wombat said on Dec 16, 2008....

  I am so sorry to hear this news, but so glad no one was hurt.  I hope your parents will make their way through this and get settled safe and sound somewhere soon.  It must be so terribly sad to lose everything like that--so many memories attatched to every thing in the home.  I know people say things can be replaced, but sometimes they really can't.  Just sending a hug and well wishes for better days ahead for all of you.  I know it must be hurting you so much, too, but yes, at least they are ok physically.  Bless you all this Chirstimas. 
   
  {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Hugs and Love from wombie}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

• lionesss said on Dec 16, 2008....

  Oh no, how awful , tho i am plzd to know that your parents wasnt hurt, but they must be absolutly mortified,as would any1,materials things can be replaced but memories live on forever, i bet you feel so sad that you have lost your childhhod home,,your parents are very lucky to have so many friends to help them out in thier time of need,
  here's hoping they get back on their feet soon and you all manage to enjoy your christmas............x

• woman said on Dec 16, 2008....

  I am so sorry CW. What a tragedy for your family. It's wonderful that your parents are ok but what a situation and during the Holiday Season. You are all in my prayers and I wish strength for you during this time. Hugs.

• woman said on Dec 16, 2008....

  I am so sorry CW. What a tragedy for your family. It's wonderful that your parents are ok but what a situation and during the Holiday Season. You are all in my prayers and I wish strength for you during this time. Hugs.

• one_wired_kitty said on Dec 16, 2008....

  I'm SO sorry sweetheart. I wish there was something I can do.

• Twighlight said on Dec 16, 2008....

  Sorry to hear about your parents misfortune. I have had two major fires in my past as well, and it's truly one of the most devastating things that can happen. I almost lost my mother in one of the fires. Thank goodness her cat actually woke her up in time for her to get out. It's good to hear that you parents are ok which is the most important thing of all. Remember...things are things...your parents you can never replace. Thoughts and blessings are with you...

• Mamie said on Dec 16, 2008....

  Hi Buddy, I am so sorry to hear of this, though I am so relieved that no one was hurt in the disaster. My prayers are for you and your family...keep us posted. love, love, mamie

• secretlife said on Dec 16, 2008....

  hey CW- so very sorry to come here and read this-
  thankfully they're both safe.
  i'm hoping their community continues to rally for them and that the insurance comes thru without problems.

• fragglesrock said on Dec 16, 2008....

  i have no words to help....i am just sending good thoughts your way.... :(

• winterslight said on Dec 16, 2008....

  thank god they are safe! the 2 most importain things were saved that night! their lives! and i hope the insurance pays them out well so they can have just what they want..... i not this sounds bad.. but with the shity market they will have their pick and most likey cheeper than before. leaveing them  a nice egg nest to take a trip on or save for a rainy day!

  hopefully you will beable to comb threw the fire and find some saveable items.  a good christmas gift for mom and dad is you and your sister call family and get pictures so you can copy and replace some of them...... good luck on this long road....

• tbs230 said on Dec 17, 2008....

  {{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}
  
  I'm so sorry that you've lost your childhood home, but at the same time I'm so happy that your parents are ok and can be choosy!
  
  You all are in my thoughts!!!
  

• CreativeWoman said on Dec 18, 2008....

  Thanks to each and every one of you!  Your words of support mean the world to me.  I don't really have time at the moment to thank you individually....as I should.  Please know that I feel blessed by your kind thoughts.
  
  Just a little update...
  
  Mom and Dad have found their sense of humor amongst the ashes. 
  
  A childhood friend that lived up the street when we were kids has graciously offered them a furnished home to stay in rent free until they have their own home again.  So, they are moving into their own space today.  They've been at my sister's until now.
  
  Tonight is the chili supper benefit for them.  An ice storm is predicted.  Your prayers for that to miss us would be appreciated. :-)  The kindness of the community, and in fact surrounding communities, has been astounding.  I can't tell you how many people I've run in to who tell me how much they love my mom and dad over the past few days.
  
  Thank you again.  You are very special people.  :-)
  
  CW
  

• queenparanoia said on Dec 19, 2008....

  sorry to hear this cw....

  but look at the positive side. it brings out the goodness f people... well it's nice that they have some place to live now. i hope they can build a better home...

• rmuxagirl said on Dec 20, 2008....

  Oh creative I am so happy they were able to get out of the house safely!  God was with them definitely.  I think it is great when you live in a small community and everyone joins together to help one another is wonderful..which is why I love small towns.
  

• Yamaho1313 said on Dec 22, 2008....

  Hello. Sorry to hear about the house but thank god they are okay. It is lovely to hear about a community rallying around like that. Where I'm am you never hear of things like that going on. Nice to know people do care x x x Take care x x x x k

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