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Prayers/vibes requested... Help us count our blessings?

Good morning my dears,

Sorry I was MIA for a couple days. I was in Missouri for an interview, and while I was BFs house burned down. We split our time between the two houses because DC housing is just too ridiculous while he’s still in school. Since his house is considerably bigger than mine, we kept all of our things there, even all the stuff from my childhood that we want to keep in storage. His grandmother was living with them and made it out, which is a miracle, but had a small heart attack as a result. We also lost all three cats. We spent our Valentine’s Day sorting through things with ServePro trying to figure out what was salvageable. We have the important things, all people are safe, and we are fully aware that’s what matters, but if you could spare some thoughts/prayers for him and the family, I would greatly appreciate it.

 

And don’t forget to count your blessings :)

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  • mana8503mana8503 member
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    edited December 2011
    OH MY!  I have no idea what to say to you.  Your outlook is better than mine would be.  Glad the family got out ok.  Is his Gma ok after the small heart attack?  Virtual hug sweetie!
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    edited December 2011
    Oh my goodness, Cupcake!  I'm so so so sorry!  That sounds dreadful.  I'm really grateful everyone is safe, but I'm so sorry to hear about your cats and precious items.

    Hang in there, and let me know if there's anything I can do to help!!!

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  • Wrkn925Wrkn925 member
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    edited December 2011
    Cupcake, I'm so sorry to hear about this.

    I'm proud of you for looking at the positives, that has to be so hard right now.

    Is G-ma doing OK now? 

    We have a decent servepro here, and they can do wonders with getting the smoke smell off of some things.  I hope they are able to save some important things.

    My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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  • PaigeMcCPaigeMcC member
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    edited December 2011
    Oh noes!!! *hugs* Honey I'm so sorry! I'm glad to hear that Grandma got out okay.  So sorry about your cats.  You'll be in my thoughts, hun.

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  • hetshuphetshup member
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    edited December 2011
    Oh no! I'm so sorry that you lost everything! I'm sorta in the DC area, let me know if you need a homecooked meal or a washer and dryer. Anything to help.
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  • edited December 2011
    So sorry Cupcake! Sending good vibes your way and hoping things get better soon.
  • edited December 2011
    Oh my gosh, this just hurts my heart. I'm so sorry about everything you lost, especially the irreplacable childhood stuff and of course your cats. I don't know if there's anything I can do from here, but if there is please let me know. Also, I have met Hetshup in person and can attest that she is relatively sane, so if you need her help take her up on it!

    I wish you guys the best of luck and a very smooth recovery process.
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  • Wrkn925Wrkn925 member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_prayersvibes-requested-count-blessings?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:136Discussion:1c6a4b32-f3dc-4ba1-9dbc-40ef3339fd4bPost:6067869c-46df-452a-983b-595db94e06e2">Re: Prayers/vibes requested... Help us count our blessings?</a>:
    [QUOTE]Oh no! I'm so sorry that you lost everything! I'm sorta in the DC area, let me know if you need a homecooked meal or a washer and dryer. Anything to help.
    Posted by hetshup[/QUOTE]

    That's sweet.  :-)

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  • edited December 2011

    Thank you so much loves. It means so much. I read him all the responses you sweet ladies have left already and it cheered up his day considerably. He wanted me to leave a special thank you from him.

     

    His grandma is finally back from the hospital (yay!) but she just finished chemo and her scan was put off because of this so she’s upset and we’re a bit worried about what this change to her routine and living out of a hotel is going to do to her fight.

     

    Hetshup – Thanks so much for your offer, I’ll keep you in mind (although I have to say, I didn’t trust you one lick  until Jeana validated your sanity).

     

    Cate and Jeana – Prayers sent via FedEx Overnight  would be wonderful, thank you so much for your sweet offers.

  • Wrkn925Wrkn925 member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_prayersvibes-requested-count-blessings?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:136Discussion:1c6a4b32-f3dc-4ba1-9dbc-40ef3339fd4bPost:aef40458-23b1-4afd-bbbe-a5acaff75abb">Re: Prayers/vibes requested... Help us count our blessings?</a>:
    [QUOTE]Thank you so much loves. It means so much. I read him all the responses you sweet ladies have left already and it cheered up his day considerably. He wanted me to leave a special thank you from him.   His grandma is finally back from the hospital (yay!) but she just finished chemo and her scan was put off because of this so she’s upset and we’re a bit worried about what this change to her routine and living out of a hotel is going to do to her fight.   Hatshep – Thanks so much for your offer, I’ll keep you in mind (although I have to say, I<strong> didn’t trust you one lick</strong>   until Jeana validated your sanity).   Cate and Jeana – Prayers sent via FedEx Overnight   would be wonderful, thank you so much for your sweet offers.
    Posted by SenoritaCupcake[/QUOTE]


    This made me smile.  I just pictured my Gma saying that.  Where are you originally from? 
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  • cu97tigercu97tiger member
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    edited December 2011
    Cupcake... add my prayers to the mix. What an awful thing to have happen to you and your BF and his family. I am so thankful everyone came out relatively unscathed but I'm so sorry to hear about your cats. Know that someone in Phoenix is thinking about you right now!
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  • AudgiePodgeAudgiePodge member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm sorry Cupcake.  I couldn't even imagine what it's like to go through that.  I give you a virtual hug.
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  • hetshuphetshup member
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    edited December 2011
    Well, the truth of the matter is that I generally need more than one lick.... Too far?


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  • edited December 2011

    Hetshup,

    You are a woman after my own heart. Going too far is always appreciated.

     

    Wrkn,

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    Tiger,

    Every new post makes me smile. I’m shallow like that.

     

    I haven’t been able to focus on work today, I really just don’t want to do anything but race back home and help out. This board has been a blessing.

  • edited December 2011
    Wow cupcake, I can't imagine what you and your family are going through right now. Good luck on getting everything back in order.

    You do still have your memories of your childhood, isn't that more important than the actual stuff? Maybe while you are going through all of it, write down each piece and what it means to you? So you can still reflect back on the memories from it?

    I will be praying for his grandma to adjust well. I know a change in the routine is tough for older people and going through chemo must make it harder.
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  • sparkles88sparkles88 member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm so sorry for everything, Cupcake. Sending lots of good thoughts your way.
  • MLekathLEENMLekathLEEN member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm so sorry Cupcake. You and the fam are in my thoughts and prayers. Will also be praying that gram adjusts well to hotel life. Just try to think of it as a home away from home, where your bed is made every day without lifting a finger.
  • edited December 2011
    Oh cupcake I am so sorry. We will keep you, your BF and his family in our thoughts and prayers.
  • edited December 2011
    I'm so sorry for your losses.  Sending thoughts and prayers your way.
  • marleylikeairmarleylikeair member
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    edited December 2011
    Oh, Cupcake! I'm so, so sorry. I'm so proud of you for focusing on the positives, though. So sorry to hear about the cats; that would just break my heart.

    But you still have your BF, and you both still have his grandmother, and that's wonderful news. I am sending you the biggest hugs, positive thoughts, and good vibes. Everything will be okay, I promise. I'm far from DC and don't know anyone who lives near, but if there is anything I can do from a distance, you know where to find me!

    XOXO.
  • Hazel_BHazel_B member
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    edited December 2011
    Cupcake, I am so sorry. I can't even bgein to imagine what you are going through right now.

    Thainking about you!
  • lmwilberlmwilber member
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    edited December 2011
    I am so sorry. What a horrible thing to have to go through. You are all in my prayers. *Hugs*
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  • Elle1036Elle1036 member
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    edited December 2011
    Sorry, sweetie!  That's really rough.  I'm glad you're both okay and that you're keeping such a positive outlook.

    Sending good thoughts your way.
  • edited December 2011
    Awww. i can imagine that would be extremely difficult. It's wonderful that everyone made it out okay though. i'll be praying for you!!
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  • edited December 2011
    I'm sending prayers and hugs from new mexico.  It is great that your boyfriend and Grandma made it out! I am so sorry about the cats and personal items.  Keep your head up.
  • luvdncn90luvdncn90 member
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    edited December 2011
    Cupcake- I am sending lots of prayers, love, and support to you as well! I am so sorry for what you are dealing with. I know (a bit indirectly) what you are going through. My grandpa and his wife's house burnt down last year. Luckily everyone made it out safe but everything was ruined.

    I am so very sorry about your cats, that just breaks my heart but it's great that you are keeping such a postive outlook! Keep your head high, you're absolutely amazing!
  • deburnindeburnin member
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    edited December 2011
    Oh goodness Cupcake! *hugs* I'm sending good thoughts your way. <3
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  • edited December 2011

    You guys are amazing. Thank you SO MUCH for all the knottie <3 . It means a lot.

     

    Some random good news, the wedding dress I have survived the fire (I’m not completely BSC it was handed down to me as a gift). Although it has to be taken to the cleaning specialists like all the rest of our clothes, it actually needed to be fully dry cleaned anyway so we’re getting a nice shiny wedding dress out of this whole mess.

     

    Niknik,

    that’s a good idea, maybe I’ll suggest that to everyone else too.

     

    Kathleen,

    That is a very good point, I always hated making the bed.

     

    Angie,

    thanks and FYI, I totally just thought you had DIYed some sweet basket.

     

    Marley,

    Thanks so much dear. The distance might actually be shrinking soon. We’re hoping to visit BFs brother (he’s understandably anxious to see family) this summer before we start work/med school. He’s finishing up a PhD in Minneapolis, so your post made me think… dorky double date if you’re not too busy?

     

    Hazel,

    I haven’t had a chance (or was maybe just to intimidated) to jump on your *massive* congrats board, but I am so happy for you and your guy as you finally begin your lives together (cause clearly you just weren’t living pre-rock).

     

    LuvDncn,

    (Despite the fact that I’ve been a dancer my entire life, whenever I see your name I read Love-In-DC)–  I’m sorry to hear about your grandpa and his wife, was there anything they needed, or things you were able to do that made things any easier for them?

     

    Skyler, Wilber, Elle, Bourge, Amsy, and Deburnin, thank you so much for the hugs and vibes.

  • marleylikeairmarleylikeair member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_not-engaged-yet_prayersvibes-requested-count-blessings?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special%20Topic%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:136Discussion:1c6a4b32-f3dc-4ba1-9dbc-40ef3339fd4bPost:c66d9102-a7c5-43bb-a5dc-83b73a15f5b2">Re: Prayers/vibes requested... Help us count our blessings?</a>:
    [QUOTE]  Marley, Thanks so much dear. The distance might actually be shrinking soon. We’re hoping to visit BFs brother (he’s understandably anxious to see family) this summer before we start work/med school. He’s finishing up a PhD in Minneapolis, so your post made me think… dorky double date if you’re not too busy? 
    Posted by SenoritaCupcake[/QUOTE]

    Absolutely! Just let me know when. If BF is in the middle of a huge building project (he builds cabins in the summers), we may have to change it from double date to girls-meet-up-in-the afternoon-and-hit-the-MOA or something, but we'll see. I can usually convince him to go places with me if I let him think it's his idea. <img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-wink.gif" border="0" alt="Wink" title="Wink" /> We're about 2 1/4 hours north-ish of Minneapolis, but TK doesn't have a selection for that.
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