We were in a hotel room in Boston, going to Teresa's graduation from Simmons. Our cellphones started ringing, from Winthrop PD, around 5:30am. Those are never good. There was a fire at our property. The sound relief in his voice, the "Oh, thank god!"when he learned we were all away, was an indication that it was bad.
It's bad. It's gone. It's not something you can even wrap your head around. We waited until after graduation, and quick lunch, to tell the girl we couldn't even bring her "home" ...
But we were not there. It wasn't the night before, when three of us would have been there. It wasn't the night after, when six of us would have been there. That's the biggest blessing of all. I'm thankful that nobody was hurt fighting the fire, looking for us... another blessing.
And I have to be careful about mentioning anything I need... I'm looking forward to Teresa's graduation party tomorrow, which I believe is going to be a demonstration of loaves and fishes. I love our town, everybody wants to help - it's definitely a blessing.
Each time I think of a loss, I just remember something good. And our sense of humor will get us through this. Even if it is a dark sense of humor at times.
January musings and a grand day out
10 years ago
I'm so sorry Linda. I thought only houses in California burn up... some of that gallows humor. I've been there, I understand. If you need someone whose been there to talk to, please call!
ReplyDeleteOh Dear God - Linda, Bob, Teresa, Phillip.....Steve and I are so so sorry AND SO thankful you ALL are ok! Love and hugs to all of you xo
ReplyDeleteWas so sorry to hear about your family loosing your physical home...so privileged to be a small part of the "community " working together to embrace you all. Incredibly grateful for the safety of you ALL as well as those who responded to the fire.
ReplyDeleteWhere is the graduation party going to be?
ReplyDeleteWinthrop Methodist Church, 2:30
DeleteLinda, I'm so sorry to hear about your house. I have so many great memories there. But I am so thankful that you were all away and safe, and have so many things to be thankful for. Congrats to your girl, and for being such a part of your community that they rally to help. Love to you all.
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DeleteIm just now finding out through this blog link what happened. Our boys created a lot of memories there. I can only imagine what you are going through. Let me know if there is something among little mans stuff I might be able to share with your little man. Laurel~
ReplyDeleteWHAT??? How did this happen?? An old house with character. And a lifetime of memories and "stuff". I will miss my room and all the books I would browse thru and borrow.
ReplyDeleteHey... You may have borrowed a book? Yay we may have another stray that escaped the fire! I'm using a coffee cup a friend had borrowed, it's nice to have a few odd things.
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