Last Tuesday, there was a fire. Dave's house burned down. The details are sketchy as it happened so fast, but we both got out safely. (Though, with only the clothes on our backs. And No Shoes!) It was a "Dumbstruck" experience. (Shell shocked., Gob smack, Thunderstruck....) All I could do was stand on the neighbor's lawn and watch. Which was difficult, because I ran out without my glasses!
The fire department took both of our statements, and I know that memory gets more fuzzy as time goes by, so I will refrain from any story drama. The house is gone. Along with pretty much everything in it.
Remember the dragon I was working on?
Gone. 
Remember the Oyster Mushrooms I was so excited to find?
Gone.
Remember the boat I just cleaned up?
Not so clean anymore....
And Dave lost even more. To help you understand... Here are a few pictures. I'll let you be the judge.
So now begins the part of rebuilding. I have fast tracked my search for employment, choosing not to wait for Haribo's next phone call. ( That could take several weeks, according to the the contacts I have.) Instead, I have made a play for Zebra. And hopefully I will get a call from them soon.
Currently, I am staying with a friend and I think Dave is staying with Family. We will have to discuss our long term housing a little later, when the dust finally settles. ( Figuratively speaking...) I may have the opportunity to continue posting updates. ( Free internet at the local Library!)
And finally, I wanted to thank God for bringing us both through this ordeal. Kind of stressful.... Losing everything and all... (including your Home!) But we are both safe and unharmed. Looking back, that is nothing short of a Miracle itself! And things can be replaced, but you only have one life on this Earth. When you lose everything, the things that remain suddenly become more important and in focus. It is difficult to put into words the flood of feelings I currently have, but an overwhelming sense of Gratitude washes over me every moment. People have come out of no where to help us and offer their assistance. The first 24 hours after the ordeal was a blur as to "what do you do now?" So... I want to send a special "Thank You" to all of the people how sent us their help and concerns. Your support during this time has been immeasurable!
As of the writing of this post, I just got news from Zebra to come in for an interview. All of my Old coworkers are wishing me the best to get the position Paul has in mind for me. Fingers crossed that I will be a good fit.
And today is a Beautiful Day.
A Beautiful day to be alive!
As long as you have a breath in your lungs you should be grateful. And I'm still breathing.... So that means I am still alive. And I want to make the most of the time I have left. Because, now more than ever, Every second counts.
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