Monday, November 12, 2007

Burned Out

Last week, after a hard day of mind aching, heart breaking work, I was ever so happy to pull up in my driveway, unfortunately, only to find my house, the place where I live, sleep, eat, bathe, use the computer, relax, and store my clothes, screaming with a high pitch yelp and belching black smoke. Oh yes... That's right... On Wednesday evening of last week, a fire started in the laundry room which is located on the second level of my house, and caused severe damage to the structure and contents of my home.

In short, the fire caused the main water line in the house to burst, releasing water to shower down to the bottom level of the house. So, the house not only has fire and smoke damage, but water damage as well. What fun!

I'm without a place to live at least for the next two to three months. I only have three changes of clothes. The only time I have computer access is when I'm at work.

I have to admit that there are moments that I look at what has happened as being extremely depressing. But there are other times, especially when I force myself to, I see the good in all of this. Good? Yep, there is some good.

I would tell you now, but someone is waiting for me. I'll update my blog later, when I get a chance.

In the meantime, pray for me. Pray for my family. Pray that we make it through this awfully challenging time. Pray that we find somewhere to live while we wait for the house to get rebuilt to liveable standards. Just pray...

Peace,

Angela

5 comments:

Babz Rawls Ivy said...

Prayers to you , Prayers to your loved ones! All shall be well and all shall be well. Trust me I know a little something about getting through tough stuff. You will do so beautifully and this will be a distant memory come next year. But right now is the season of Thanksgiving...keep the faith!

Anonymous said...

Thanks Lovebabz! I appreciate your kind words and prayers. I need them.

You're right about this being the season to be thankful. I've been trying to focus on all the reasons why I need to be thankful.

Much love,

Angie

Samax said...

you'll definitely be in our prayers, Angela.

Anonymous said...

Thanks Samax. Tell Chuck I said what's up.

Love,

A

Mes Deux Cents said...

Angela,

I'll be praying for you. Keep your head up.

I hope you have a nice Thanksgiving.