...something like this would happen to me.
You see these insurance commercials on TV, and think "Those poor people. Hope that never happens to me". Well, it can!
Summary: Next door neighbor's house filled with gas. They were home (family of 5 - very nice, sensible people), and smelled the gas. They were in the process of opening windows, and clearing out when the Dad flipped a light switch in the basement (probably just out if habit) - then, BOOM - literally. The neighbors across the street said it was like a huge bomb went off.
The family all were either outside (Mom and baby) or got out of the house (dad and one daughter) with treatable burns. The other 10 year-old daughter was trapped in her room by the blast and needed to be pulled out by another neighbor who busted through a window to get her - she's suffered some internal bleeding from the blast, but is projected to make a full recovery. That neighbor is a great guy, and is a real hero!
It truly is a miracle none of them were killed - thank you, Lord!
It's all over the local news & newspapers today if you want to read more about it. My Mom said there was national TV coverage showing Obama boarding Air Force 1 at here in Minneapolis, and you can see the smoke from my fire in the background. Lovely. Not exactly how I wanted to be showcased on the national news...
The initial team of adjustors met me this morning. They did a walk-through and took pictures. There was a whole lotta "Oh, this doesn't look good", and they didn't stay very long. That can't be a good sign for me keeping the house, but I won't know for sure for a day or two. I will keep everyone posted on that...
Today, I am going to start my "list" - what I think I can save and what is lost. I'm not looking forward to this. I know it's going to be a long and very sad process. Please pray for my strength & spirit - I'll need it.
Some of my pics from the damage are here - it's a panicky mishmash from my iPhone and my other camera (all taken yesterday after I got on-scene), but it gives you a small idea of the damage:
http://picasaweb.google.com/hydro311/FireDamage
Thanks to everyone for the messages, texts, voicemails, etc - I so very appreciate it - I can't express that enough!!! Please understand if I can't make individual responses to all right now - I'll do my best, but I am so completely overwhelmed right now - I appreciate your understanding, and please don't think I'm blowing you off or am not very appreciative of your support!
I will blog here with bigger updates and on Facebook too - thanks again to all - your prayers and well-wishes are so appreciated!
