..... terrible Christmas

PennyD · 01-15-2007, 12:04 PM

Hi everyone,

Just a quick note to ask everyone for good thoughts and prayers for us this year. On Christmas eve while watching the tube in the living room my husband noticed a funny smell... I looked up and saw a very fine trail of smoke on the ceiling and quickly got up to follow where it was coming from. The plug in the wall in our den was on fire and the back of the sofa was totally in flames !! We moved the couch hoping that we could somehow put it out but, unfortunately, this gave the fire oxygen and it quickly shot up the wall. Bob grabbed the dog and I called 911 and we quickly got out of the house ... ran to the neighbour who brought his fire extinguisher with him and another neighbour a couple of houses down also ran over with his and they broke the patio doors and quickly put the fire out. By the time emergency services arrived the fire was out but in just that little time the fire department estimates that the damages are probably in the $100 K range. Everything in the living, dining, kitchen, laundry room and den was touched either by the flames or the heat and all of it including ceilings, walls, floors and furniture must be replaced ... everything melted from the intense heat! We had a shelf on the wall with about 100 CDs on it and now it's one huge CD !! It`s quite a mess but thankfully we got out ok and our insurance company has us living in a nice apartment for the next few months. We probably won`t be back in the house much before May. I would appreciate your prayers though as it`s a bit of a stressful time for us.

Thanks.

PennyD

KellyJef · 01-15-2007, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by PennyD

I would appreciate your prayers though as it`s a bit of a stressful time for us.

Wow, thank God, you all got out okay. My prayers are with you and your family.

JennyJ · 01-15-2007, 12:09 PM

Thank God you're safe.

for a speedy homecoming!

KellBell1234 · 01-15-2007, 12:11 PM

wow, you've been through alot. I can't imagine losing almost everything like that! Thank goodness you got out without being hurt! My thoughts are with you!

Florida Mom · 01-15-2007, 12:11 PM

Thank G-d that you all made it out ok.

Jenna

Jessica · 01-15-2007, 12:12 PM

gram1648 · 01-15-2007, 12:12 PM

my prayers are with you and your family. Glad to hear you got everyone out ok including your dog. Hope you have a better New Year.

silentkate · 01-15-2007, 12:17 PM

I'm glad you got out safely.

brandi140lbs · 01-15-2007, 12:33 PM

my thoughts and prayers are with you. have you seen suzanne somers talk about her loss of home. it's very uplifting. she's awesome. it makes me look around my house, that i sometimes take for granted. and if you feel bad about losing your cd collection give us your address and i'm sure we can all send you a few. i know i can!!! i'd be glad to.

Sharon · 01-15-2007, 12:35 PM

Glad to know that you're OK. The house can and will be repaired.

Sweet-n-Low · 01-15-2007, 12:36 PM

Sorry to here about what happened ! Thank goodness everyone is safe !

MaryBethRN42 · 01-15-2007, 12:38 PM

We had a fire from a lightening strike several years back. We were lucky that it woke us up, or the damage would have been much worse. I'll keep you in my prayers. Good luck!

MaryLee · 01-15-2007, 01:22 PM

Fender · 01-15-2007, 01:25 PM

I am happy you all got out ok. Things can be replaced, people and pets cant! You have my prayers!

Charski · 01-15-2007, 01:25 PM

HOLY MOLEY, how scary! Good thing you were home and noticed it or your entire house might be gone.... I'm glad you're all OK.

buzzybee · 01-15-2007, 01:33 PM

How terrible!

I am so sorry this happened, but am glad you are all safe.

Jenadlite · 01-15-2007, 01:37 PM

Glad everyone is ok.

Annie'sdad · 01-15-2007, 01:42 PM

Thank God you're ok. Good luck on the trying times.

gavinsmom · 01-15-2007, 02:01 PM

My prayers are with you and your family.

lori121 · 01-15-2007, 02:05 PM

Hugs & Prayers. That has to be really hard.

nurseypoo5 · 01-15-2007, 02:46 PM

wow so sorry, that bites! Glad you have good insurance tho.

was this a new home or an older home. this is one of my fears...we have a child alone upstairs and im so scared that something might happen someday. I'll never own another 2 story home!

Tracey40 · 01-15-2007, 02:49 PM

Thank goodness you noticed it! The house will be repaired and thank goodness you are all safe!

Hugs and prayers during this stressful time!!!

bybs54 · 01-15-2007, 02:51 PM

So glad you are all OK!!

In 1979 we lost everything we owned in a fire that started in the apartment below ours....I still to this day, if I smell someone burning leaves 5 blocks away -- I gotta make sure its not us. We ended up going to fake, gas fireplace logs....no matter what wood we tried after we burned it - the smell the next couple days just drove me nuts.

God Bless and watch over your family...so very glad you are safe!!

24Fan · 01-15-2007, 02:57 PM

Thank God you noticed it when you were awake, Penny! You're safe and settled into a place of your own for now and will be back in your home.

I, my family, went thru a house fire also.

God bless you and your family thru this tough, trying time.

KajunDC · 01-15-2007, 04:03 PM

As someone who just got back in our house after the Hurricane Katrina rebuild, believe me I empathise.

This is a good lesson for everyone though. You should have at least 2-3 fire extinguishers in your home/apt. Fire dept.s can never respond quickly enough to save your belongings. Keep one in the Kitchen, one in the bedroom, and distribute them elsewhere, especially if you have a two or three story place.

Fire is nothing to mess around with. It spreads soooo quickly.

panpan16 · 01-15-2007, 04:43 PM

Wow- thank goodness you're safe.

sbarr · 01-15-2007, 08:37 PM

Glad you're safe!

xfatchik · 01-15-2007, 09:08 PM

How horrible.

Glad that you and your family (and dog) are safe though.

angelsinthegarden · 01-15-2007, 09:24 PM

glad you are safe

susume · 01-15-2007, 09:43 PM

I`m so sorry this has happened to you. We had a fire in our family that took a life years ago. It never leaves you when that happens. I hope your family can mend and move forward.

01-15-2007, 12:04 PM	#1
PennyD Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 21 Gallery: PennyD	..... terrible Christmas Hi everyone, Just a quick note to ask everyone for good thoughts and prayers for us this year. On Christmas eve while watching the tube in the living room my husband noticed a funny smell... I looked up and saw a very fine trail of smoke on the ceiling and quickly got up to follow where it was coming from. The plug in the wall in our den was on fire and the back of the sofa was totally in flames !! We moved the couch hoping that we could somehow put it out but, unfortunately, this gave the fire oxygen and it quickly shot up the wall. Bob grabbed the dog and I called 911 and we quickly got out of the house ... ran to the neighbour who brought his fire extinguisher with him and another neighbour a couple of houses down also ran over with his and they broke the patio doors and quickly put the fire out. By the time emergency services arrived the fire was out but in just that little time the fire department estimates that the damages are probably in the $100 K range. Everything in the living, dining, kitchen, laundry room and den was touched either by the flames or the heat and all of it including ceilings, walls, floors and furniture must be replaced ... everything melted from the intense heat! We had a shelf on the wall with about 100 CDs on it and now it's one huge CD !! It`s quite a mess but thankfully we got out ok and our insurance company has us living in a nice apartment for the next few months. We probably won`t be back in the house much before May. I would appreciate your prayers though as it`s a bit of a stressful time for us. Thanks. PennyD

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01-15-2007, 12:09 PM	#3
JennyJ MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: California Posts: 2,420 Blog Entries: 2 Gallery: JennyJ Stats: 154.5/138.5/135 ~ 5'7" ~ 39 yo WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 29, 2006	Thank God you're safe. for a speedy homecoming!

01-15-2007, 12:11 PM	#4
KellBell1234 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 382 Gallery: KellBell1234	wow, you've been through alot. I can't imagine losing almost everything like that! Thank goodness you got out without being hurt! My thoughts are with you!

01-15-2007, 12:11 PM	#5
Florida Mom Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Weston, FL Posts: 748 Gallery: Florida Mom WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2003/Restart Jan 2007	Thank G-d that you all made it out ok. Jenna

01-15-2007, 12:12 PM	#6
Jessica Sweet Southern Loungie Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Louisville baby!!! Posts: 12,188 Gallery: Jessica Stats: This time 190/PREGNANT/140 WOE: Healthy Start Date: March 25,2007	&

01-15-2007, 12:12 PM	#7
gram1648 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kingman, Arizona Posts: 186 Gallery: gram1648 Stats: 221/210/135 WOE: Diabetic calorie controlled/ South Beach Start Date: Sept 2008	my prayers are with you and your family. Glad to hear you got everyone out ok including your dog. Hope you have a better New Year.

01-15-2007, 12:17 PM	#8
silentkate MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 2,988 Gallery: silentkate Stats: 242/150/135 Start Date: May 27th, 2003	I'm glad you got out safely.

01-15-2007, 12:33 PM	#9
brandi140lbs Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 289 Gallery: brandi140lbs Stats: 154/144/120 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 12/28/06	my thoughts and prayers are with you. have you seen suzanne somers talk about her loss of home. it's very uplifting. she's awesome. it makes me look around my house, that i sometimes take for granted. and if you feel bad about losing your cd collection give us your address and i'm sure we can all send you a few. i know i can!!! i'd be glad to.

01-15-2007, 12:35 PM	#10
Sharon Come join us on the Game Board Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: retired now - I ski 40+ days annually and do marathons. 1st TIME GRANDMOTHER 6/18/07 Posts: 100,911 Gallery: Sharon Stats: 156/124/135 5'6" 63 y/o - GO UCLA - BEAT USC WOE: Atkins - low sodium and fresh food - STAY POSITIVE Start Date: 4/5/03	Glad to know that you're OK. The house can and will be repaired.

01-15-2007, 12:36 PM	#11
Sweet-n-Low MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CA Posts: 1,193 Gallery: Sweet-n-Low Stats: 219/185/160-First goal WOE: Atkins - Low carb Start Date: December 22 , 2006	Sorry to here about what happened ! Thank goodness everyone is safe !

01-15-2007, 12:38 PM	#12
MaryBethRN42 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Homewood, Illinois Posts: 449 Gallery: MaryBethRN42 Stats: 168/158/120 WOE: Atkins Started originally 2/2000 Start Date: Restarted 6/1/08	We had a fire from a lightening strike several years back. We were lucky that it woke us up, or the damage would have been much worse. I'll keep you in my prayers. Good luck!

01-15-2007, 08:37 PM	#27
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01-15-2007, 01:22 PM	#13
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01-15-2007, 01:25 PM	#14
Fender Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: In My Own Little World!!!! Posts: 3,012 Gallery: Fender WOE: Atkins Start Date: 6/26/06	I am happy you all got out ok. Things can be replaced, people and pets cant! You have my prayers!

01-15-2007, 01:25 PM	#15
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Central Coastal CA Posts: 10,673 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/130/150 goal 5'5" 55 years young WOE: ATKINS! now and always.... Start Date: 5/03	HOLY MOLEY, how scary! Good thing you were home and noticed it or your entire house might be gone.... I'm glad you're all OK.

01-15-2007, 01:33 PM	#16
buzzybee MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,018 Gallery: buzzybee Stats: 220/136/140 WOE: LIFETIME MODERATION Start Date: May 6th 2002	How terrible! I am so sorry this happened, but am glad you are all safe.

01-15-2007, 01:37 PM	#17
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01-15-2007, 01:42 PM	#18
Annie'sdad Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Bruno, CA Posts: 748 Gallery: Annie'sdad Stats: 308/308/230 WOE: Eat Fat Get Slim Start Date: May 11, 2007	Thank God you're ok. Good luck on the trying times.

01-15-2007, 02:01 PM	#19
gavinsmom MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 2,351 Gallery: gavinsmom Stats: 215/199/140 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 9/22/08	My prayers are with you and your family.

01-15-2007, 02:05 PM	#20
lori121 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,687 Gallery: lori121 Stats: 209.5/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart Jan 5, 2009	Hugs & Prayers. That has to be really hard.

01-15-2007, 02:46 PM	#21
nurseypoo5 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 4,757 Gallery: nurseypoo5 Stats: 270/185/160 WOE: just keeping it on the low down >50 carbs per day Start Date: start 2001 restarted a few times since hehe	wow so sorry, that bites! Glad you have good insurance tho. was this a new home or an older home. this is one of my fears...we have a child alone upstairs and im so scared that something might happen someday. I'll never own another 2 story home!

01-15-2007, 02:49 PM	#22
Tracey40 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,779 Gallery: Tracey40 Stats: 161 / 143 /130 5'6 45 yrs old Start Date: Every day is a new day!	Thank goodness you noticed it! The house will be repaired and thank goodness you are all safe! Hugs and prayers during this stressful time!!!

01-15-2007, 02:51 PM	#23
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01-15-2007, 02:57 PM	#24
24Fan MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,568 Gallery: 24Fan WOE: Atkins	Thank God you noticed it when you were awake, Penny! You're safe and settled into a place of your own for now and will be back in your home. I, my family, went thru a house fire also. God bless you and your family thru this tough, trying time.

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panpan16 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 466 Gallery: panpan16 Stats: 160/127/130 5'5" WOE: Atkins OWL (6th rung) Start Date: July 22, 2006	Wow- thank goodness you're safe.

01-15-2007, 09:08 PM	#28
xfatchik Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Viva Las Vegas! Posts: 15,460 Gallery: xfatchik Stats: size 22/4/4 WOE: Atkins ( 126 lbs gone! ) Start Date: June 9, 2003	How horrible. Glad that you and your family (and dog) are safe though.

01-15-2007, 09:24 PM	#29
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01-15-2007, 09:43 PM	#30
susume MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: small town in Northern MN Posts: 1,052 Gallery: susume Stats: 140/135/120 64yr.old 4'10" WOE: Atkins Start Date: Well I just keep starting over.	I`m so sorry this has happened to you. We had a fire in our family that took a life years ago. It never leaves you when that happens. I hope your family can mend and move forward.