House Fire

I had a fireman go with me after the fact to go find Graces "pink blankie" THANK YOU

This is funny and you may of needed to be there to appreciate this story. With all that was going on and the fireman getting out what they could here one comes with the roast I had cooking in my kitchen!!

Wow where do you begin to even tell how our afternoon went to be honest it is all becoming a blur to me. I was at work and I got a phone call from a friend who is also a local police officer telling me that my house was on fire and the local fire dept was on their way out. I think after hearing those words I went into shock. I started screaming and crying NO I then called Sean and was yelling in the phone all while I am trying to drive to our home. We get there to be stopped on the highway from the sheriff. Shortly after our friends started showing up to comfort us and be there for us in the hardest time I would have to say of our lives. When the time came for us to go down there we found out a little more to what had happened. The fire started in the West bedroom which would be Hunter and Austins room. They are thinking it was the fish tank but we do not know that for sure. The fireman were so amazing and we are so thankful for all their hard work and dedication to their volunteer job. They saved almost all of our family photos that were on our wall on the main level. The upstairs in pretty much destroyed. Hunter and Austins room is ashes along with their bathroom from what we could see. I did not get to see Graces room so I am not sure about that. Logan's room has extensive damage but there maybe a few things in there we can salvage. Our room has a lot of smoke and heat damage. I will take pictures of the inside tomorrow. As for the main level there is a lot of water damage and smoke. We told the kids tonight and they were all shocked and very sad. Hunters first words was "my monkeys" I felt so horrible I broke down. Well that's about all I can remember right now like I said this day and night is becoming a blur to me.

On one last note I want to say THANK YOU for everyone who has called and brought my kids clothes and food. To all my friends who showed up out at our house this afternoon to comfort us in our time of need. Thanks to the Brookings Fire Department for all that you did for our family. We can't thank you enough for all that you did. Dan I will never forget you walking into my shed looking at us and dropping to your knees out of exhaustion from fighting the fire. Then to tell us you tried your hardest and you were sorry. Your a great guy and I know Sean appreciates your friendship. Josh I know Sean will be forever thankful for you saving his deer mounts. To all the rest cause I know I am missing you. Quams thanks for talking to me. Sullivan did you ever find your helmet?? THANK YOU THANK YOU

JD and Nikki thanks for letting us crash at your house tell we can get things figured out. You are the best of the best. We love you guys with all of our hearts.