Last night was scary....VERY scary. Around 4:30pm I noticed a lot of smoke right behind our house. I asked Matt if we should call 911, but he seemed to think everything would be OK. Well, after another 30 min I started to get a little freaked out as the smoke was getting thicker and thicker. We jumped in the car to see what was going on. To my surprise they were blocking off EVERYTHING within 2 blocks from our house. Panic set in and I wanted to get home. Everything after that is like a scene from the movies. One minute I'm in our house and the next minute Fire fighters are banging down our door screaming for us to get out immediately! There were at least 4 fire trucks and 25 fire fighters in my driveway. Running through our back yard, knocking down part of our fence to start fighting off the fire that was feet from our back fence. My heart was racing. I didn't have time to think let alone grab anything. We were in car with our little ones and heading out of town, not knowing what would become of our home and everything in it. Last night I didn't sleep....I prayed. I prayed for our home, our ward family and anyone else that was in harms way.
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| The start of my concern...... |
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| Seeing the flames coming down the mountain toward our house at rapid speed |
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| This home is right behind our house. Gary Case and his wife have lost everything. There will be no more looking out my bedroom window admiring the log cabin and listening to the horses |
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| The home behind ours is a total loss....I am so very sad for the case family |
Today I am heartbroken and thankful. Thankful that the ones I love most are safe, thankful that I have so many friends and family that have called to check on us, cry with us and offer anything we might need. I am still in a state of shock....I can't believe we came so close to having our home burn down. Today I am thankful for Prayer
11 comments:
So glad you are all ok. I was worried all night. Could you tell I was crying on my voicemail? Love ya
Kevin told me about the fire this morning, and I haven't stopped wondering about you since! I am so glad you are okay!!
Oh my gosh. That is so scary. I'm so sorry you had to experience that and I'm so sorry for the family who lost everything. That is terrible. Thinking of you and love you guys! Let me know if you need anything!
I'm so glad everything worked out for you guys! I didn't sleep much last night either...I worried about you guys all night long...and prayed with you! Love you!
that is so freaky! i'm glad everything is ok.
Wow, I didn't realize you lived so close! Amazing pictures. So sad for the family that lost their home. I am glad you made it out with your cute family. Hang in there!!!
SCARY! I was thinking about you when I heard Heriman residents were being evacuated. I need your #. I wanted to text you to make sure you were OK but I couldn't!
Oh, Andra, I am so sorry! I had no idea you were so close! I was busy thinking of you safe and sound much farther away!!! We evacuated at about 1 in the morning, but nothing like your drama! I am so so so so sorry for your neighbors and so thankful that your home was spared.
Humbling to read your post. I have such sorrow for the Case Family. So grateful you and your home are safe. Is there anything we can do for your neighbors?
Oh my goodness Andra. I'm am SO GLAD you, your family and home are ok. I've been thinking about you and wondering if this affected you. I hope you got my voicemail. I'm thinking about you. xoxoxox
Oh my gosh I knew it! And I have absolutely no idea where you guys live! You guys were constantly in my mind! I prayed too! I too am so sorry for your neighbors the Case's and the others who lost their homes!! I'm so glad that you guys are well and I hope that your home doesn't have too much smoke damage! So so scary! Anyway, know that people care and think of you and pray for you! I hope it all turns out ok!
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