Thursday, October 25, 2007
Update...what we know and don't know....
The update on our cabin is we are PRETTY sure we don't have one anymore. The fire ran through our town not once but twice! IF we were spared it would be a miracle! We aren't really talking about it much until we can make it up there. We had plans to take the kids to Disneyland on Monday but it's looking like we are making a trip up the mountain to shed some tears, go through the rubble and take care of business. I dread the tears my husband and kids will shed. They will shed them for the memories for the thankfulness we are ALL rejoicing in knowing that we weren't there during these fires. We will shed tears for the people who have truly lost their residences and places they live year round. It's sad, no doubt but TRULY we have SO much to be thankful for! We are here, we love each other like no one can imagine, we need to be together to hold this time of thankfulness. We are thankful for our friends and those who have prayed with us and for us, we are thankful for the people who have walked beside us and just shared a moment of understanding with us. We are just truly THANKFUL!
We were lucky to have our kids home from school today (thank you district for making that decision)! My kids played, worked for the firefighters, Holly was delivered a bouquet of balloons from someone who is thankful for her, it's been a great day to rejoice in being a family!
So, that is ALl we know now! We continue to pray and walk beside the firefighters, the people who have been evacuated, the people who are taking the time out of their busy and filled lives to help others when it would be easy to continue their lives and ignore what is going on! It's been a GREAT life lesson for ALL of our kids!
link | posted by Heather McTaggart at 2:23 PM
2 Comments:
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Julie Hibbard had this to say:
Your great attitude is why you have great kids who respond so well. Life is unpredictable and full of saddness, but to always be able to find a lesson and something to be thankful for is the true way to live. You are an inspiration. I am so sorry about your cabin. I had heard so much about it.
Rebuild? Start over? Fresh new beginning?
I like those words.- October 25, 2007 at 6:05 PM
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Heather McTaggart had this to say:
Thank you Julie, Yes, rebuilding, bigger, better and more room to invite others for fellowship and hot chocolate and a warm meal! It will be the beginning from HERE now from 1963, I am GOOD with that! Thanks for your encouragement! LOVE YOU TONS!
- October 25, 2007 at 7:03 PM
