Not fair!
We have done the big move into our new home this week. On the day of the move, Thursday, my wonderful sister came and helped for most of the day. She put beds back together and helped my daughter unpack boxes and even hang some things on the walls. By the end of the day we were all set!
Back to work for her the next day. She arrived home at 5 to smoke billowing out of their roof and door. Their home was on fire! Her husband who had arrived home earlier had just heard popping sounds and smelt smoke as she drove in. He had been working in his office which is seperate to their home. Their 2 daughters were riding their horses nearby. Together they managed to somehow fight the fire using a garden hose. The fire service were absolutely amazed that my brother-in-law was able to put out the fire himself. They have extensive damage to his workshop and 2 bedrooms. One daughter has lost all her clothes, including school uniforms, and virtually everything else in her room. We are not sure of the damage to the other daughter's room yet.
So a day after my sister helping me we were able to help them back by giving them dinner and beds for the night. Now we have to hope the insurance assessors will be prompt in coming out so the clean-up can begin.
Life is certainly challenging our family this year but we are sticking together and managing these challenges. The most important thing is that we are all still surviving! We were even able to appreciate a few jokes and a laugh or two last night.
:) Deanne
