Monday, March 18, 2013

Count your blessings...

Instead of the usual weekend post, I wanted to share some devastating news.  I'm sorry to be gloom & doom on the blog ...that's normally not the theme around these parts.

My brother's home for the last 10 years was burned to the ground on Saturday evening, along with about 110 other homes in his condominium complex.  Miraculously, no injuries were reported.  Everyone was able to escape to safety, except many precious pets.  
 Here is a photo from a nearby road.
 The next day.  110 homes in 26 buildings ...nothing but ashes.

Please join me in keeping the residents of these homes in your prayers as they begin their long road to recovery!

42 comments:

  1. KatieMarch 18, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    Wow how devastating! I will definitely keep this in my prayers this week.

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  2. Citrus - Refreshing FashionMarch 18, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    wow this is so sad..praying for ur family and those that lost pets!

    Meghan

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  3. AshleyMarch 18, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    This is so terrible! I am glad no one got hurt...

    Xo

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  4. NIKAMarch 18, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    Oh, I can't find the right words - BUT want to wish your brother the best and enough strongness for the hard time. It sometimes REALLY seems to be at the end, but then a little or x-small light glimmer/glint of hope and luck RETURN!

    All the best to all of the families and people who loose their homes at this dramatic place! - Hope and luck to all of them!

    Bye,
    NIKA

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  5. KeelyMarch 18, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    Horrible, sending prayers!

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  6. Elizabeth | The Blush MagnoliaMarch 18, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    Oh my goodness! How terrible. I will keep the residents in my prayers.

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  7. rosaliejayneMarch 18, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    Oh, How awful, I'll definitely be keeping all of those affected in my thoughts, x

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  8. LauraMarch 18, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    Megan, do you know what caused the fire? I live in a condo and it's one of my biggest worries, fire traveling from unit to unit uncontrollably...Regardless I wish your brother (& all of his neighbors) peace and patience in the coming weeks.

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  9. KateMarch 18, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    I live in Charlotte and this was on our morning news and was a teaser for our afternoon news... Feel so horrible for everyone, epsecially your brother and all of those pets :(

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  10. Lyndsay & Co.March 18, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    This is devastating! I am so sorry to hear about all of those residents that lost everything, not to mention their precious pets. Sending much needed prayers their way!

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  11. Champagne DarlingMarch 18, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    soo sorry to hear this, sending thoughts and prayers to your family and those affected.

    Xo Danai

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  12. WhitneyMarch 18, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    so sad :( I hate seeing things like this, but especially in our own "hometowns". Praying for Mark and all of the other residents!

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  13. UnknownMarch 18, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    This is terrible. Do they know what caused the fire? So very unfortunate, but so amazing that not one person in those 110 homes was hurt. That's a blessing. My prayers go out to the families as they rebuild and recover. www.styleoyster.blogspot.com

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  14. NatMarch 18, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    Oh my gosh how awful! So happy to hear that your brother is safe. Keeping them all in my thoughts and prayers

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  15. A Wedding StoryMarch 18, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    Fire is so devastating, but how miraculous that no one was killed (minus the pets, that's extremely sad). One of my pet peeves, especially on Mondays, is when people complain, complain, complain their morning away on FB. They could have it so much worse than having to just go to work, raise a baby, etc. We do need to count our blessings!

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  16. AntiqueChaseMarch 18, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    I'm so sorry.

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  17. Pink and Green MomMarch 18, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    Prayers for those who lost their homes and their pets! So sad!

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  18. Katie S.March 18, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    Prayers for you and your family!

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  19. Katie S.March 18, 2013 at 1:21 PM

    Prayers to you and your family!!

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  20. The Divine DiabeticMarch 18, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    Prayers to you and yours,I am glad to hear no person was harmed. Heartbreaking to hear about these sweet pets. So sorry.

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  21. KikiMarch 18, 2013 at 3:02 PM

    Praying right now!! i am glad to know noone was hurt but this is still devastating!!

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  22. 17 PerthMarch 18, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    Oh my gosh--I am so sorry! That is terrible...prayers for your family.

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  23. Taylor March 18, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    Oh my gosh. Thoughts and prayers - especially over the pets that can never be replaced. so horrible.

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  24. AnonymousMarch 18, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    Oh my goodness, this is horrible! Praying for all of those families and residents.

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  25. meganMarch 18, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    Gah, that is awful. But I am so thankful that your brother and no one else was hurt! What a miracle!

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  26. MissykjMarch 18, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    I went to Coastal Carolina and used to live nearby. So unbelievably sad. Keeping your brother in my prayers and sending positive thoughts your way!

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  27. Tiffany LeighMarch 18, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    Truly devastating. I'm praying for your brother and the others affected. The poor pets too :(. Sending my love.

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  28. j whitney nicMarch 18, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    Prayers!

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  29. LuLuMarch 18, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    Praying for him and all the others!

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  30. Sarah BrookeMarch 18, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    So sad. I hope things get back to normal for your brother and everyone else affected soon!

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  31. jessMarch 18, 2013 at 10:49 PM

    This is so horrible! I would gladly lose all of my possessions in place of my cat - she's been my bff for 5 years! Best of luck to these families, I can't believe how many condos were affected! I'm sure/hope the community will do a lot to help them.

    jess
    Wanderlusted

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  32. MegMarch 19, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    I have been praying for you and your brother. I can't imagine what he is facing, but I am asking Jesus to provide for him. Blessings.

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  33. CSCMarch 20, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Terrible... prayers for your brother/families involved.

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  34. CAC muffinMarch 20, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    Oh my gosh that's horrible! I saw something on the news about fires down there're. Sending my thoughts and prayers!!!!

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  35. Chassity (Look Linger Love)March 25, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    I saw this on the news, so so awful. I can't believe your brother lived there! Did they figure out what started it?

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  36. sohirachMarch 25, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    oh my gosh! so glad you are safe. prayers are being sent their way.


    love, rach.
    www.so--hi.blogspot.com

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  37. Dash InteriorsMarch 27, 2013 at 2:50 PM

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  38. Fash BoulevardMarch 27, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    OMG. This is terrible. I cannot believe this happened. I will keep your brother and all of the others in my prayers. So sorry to hear this sad news.

    www.fashboulevard.blogspot.com

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  39. R's RueMarch 27, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    Prayers!
    www.rsrue.blogspot.com

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  40. ThisGirlLovesChicMarch 29, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    sending my love to you hun! <3

    http://thisgirlloveschic.blogspot.co.uk/

    xx

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  41. JustMarch 29, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    that is terrifying.

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  42. Caley-Jade RosenbergApril 2, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    This is so terrible! My prayers are with them all x

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