First off, the winners of the blog giveaways:
Jacky, I’ll be sending you Botanical Silhouettes. I have your address and will get them in the mail before the week is out.
Donna C., I need your address so I can send you the Papertrey Ink Thank You set. Please email me with the information: karen@walkermediadotnet
Rinda, later tonight you should find an Amazon gift certificate in your inbox.
Once again, thanks for coming to the blog to visit, and especially, for the kind comments and support I’ve gotten over the last few years. I’ve really enjoyed getting to know you!
And now for the sad news . . .Tracy’s mother and stepfather have operated a wildly successful bed and breakfast for the last 20 years. They renovated their beautiful home where Tracy and his four siblings grew up. Yesterday they suffered a terrible tragedy. About noon, a neighbor saw smoke pouring out of the roof and called 911. Then the neighbors contacted Tracy’s sister since his mom and Bill are in Florida for several months. By the time Tracy and Jill arrived it was clear this was a major fire.
The cause is still unknown, and thankfully, no one was hurt. The damage was extensive. The roof and entire third floor (where there was a lovely suite of rooms) are totally gone. Most of the rest of the house received extensive smoke and water damage. Tracy’s mom and stepdad are handling it remarkably well. We are so grateful they were safe in Florida when this happened as well as to the fire department of Rochester who worked for nearly seven hours to be sure the fire was extinguished. Today when Tracy and his siblings walked through the house, they were immediately aware of the care the firemen took to protect as many of the antiques and valuables as they could. We really don’t know what can be salvaged. It’s another reminder for me to live each day to the fullest, and to count my blessings which are many.
Well, here I was with a pouty face because I didn’t win and then I read that very sad news! I’m so sorry to hear this, Karen. And I am so very glad that no one was hurt! Gosh, that is just heartbreaking, isn’t it? I sure hope that things can be salvaged and wish all of you the best with restoring the home if it’s at all possible! Love and hugs to you, dear friend! xo
Karen I saw your post and email at the same time, my goodness this is devastating news for your family. I am very glad no one was hurt but it is heartbreaking to think of all those memories which have been burnt.
I hope there will be some small momentos that are salvagable, it sounds as though the firemen were very thoughtful of the heritage of this building.
I was just about to head to bed and thought I’d check the blog quickly. I saw your heading and had to pop over. I’m so sorry to hear your news, it must be devastating for you all. It sounds like the firemen were really thoughtful and hopefully some of the possessions will be salvaged. It’s such a blessing that no one was home or hurt. Keeping you all in my thoughts as you come to terms with what has happened. xx
OMG, what devastating news! I’m glad no one was injured in the fire. I hope they are able to rebuild to continue their successful business. Keeping you & your loved ones in my prayers during this difficult time. Also – Any way we can help?
I’m so sorry to read this,Karen….what a terrible tragedy for them….but thank goodness nobody was hurt.I do hope you will be able to save many of their precious possessions.
And thank you so much for the giveaway.
So sad to hear about your in-laws. What a shock!
Rinda
p.s. thanks for the prize.
Oh Karen, that is just awful!! The comfort is that everyone was safe. I hope in time they will be able to continue what has obviously been so successful.
It is truly sad to lose a part of one’s history, but all the memories remain. I am so glad Tracy’s Mom was safely in Florida and that nobody was hurt… that’s what really matters here.
I’m very very sorry to hear this Karen. What a tremendous shock for everybody! It’s a comfort to know that no one is hurt, but gosh..
Sorry to hear such sad news, but so glad that no one was hurt.
Such a terrible thing to happen – and glad they were away and not hurt… Hoping they will be able to restore and rebuild their home and their livelihood.
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