Devonviolet Acres

Mini Horses said:

There is no answer that is acceptable, we can't turn it back to "didn't happen".

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No, we can't. We just have to move forward, again, in the face of and in spite of adversity.
The death and injuries are terrible to read about, as is the structure and infrastructure loss but hopefully better weather conditions soon appear so the fires can be brought under control.

Sorry to hear about your family losses and health issues.

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I am so sorry DV, I know you feel this deeply, I know you are praying for them. I will too.

@Devonviolet I didn't know that you had family so close to where I live. Paradise was a beautiful little community and it so sad to see so much loss...how to rebuild an entire town...no people = no businesses. No businesses = no people, it is an endless loop. It might have been a blessing that your brother was not at home when this started, over 600 people missing and so many of them are senior citizens. Very heartbreaking. I'm sorry for all the heartache in your family right now. I will be praying for you all.

Southern by choice said:

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I am so sorry DV, I know you feel this deeply, I know you are praying for them. I will too.

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Thank you SBC. Your prayers are greatly appreciated.

babsbag said:

I didn't know that you had family so close to where I live. Paradise was a beautiful little community and it so sad to see so much loss...how to rebuild an entire town...

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babsbag said:

Very heartbreaking. I'm sorry for all the heartache in your family right now. I will be praying for you all.

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Thank you for your prayers, Barbara. It means a lot to me.

Actually, my brother and I have been estranged for many years. I had tried, several times to mend the bridge, but it wasn’t until recently he agreed to talk to me. We are now in good standing and it makes my heart sing! I didn’t know until just before the Camp Fire started, that he lived North of Paradise. My other sister had told me, that she thought he and his wife were living in Oregon, but that was not correct. They had not talked since 2003, so she was not sure of her information.

He and his wife were packing to go see our sick sister, when the evacuation order came through. They drove to Los Angeles, and their house burned while they were gone. I am so glad they were not home!

Now the nightmare starts, with them being homeless. For the next week they are staying in a hotel, near Sacramento. They are talking with the insurance company and are planning to rebuild on the same property. Next, there is the issue of PG&E possibly starting the fire, which leads to possible law suit, to reimburse the insurance company. They lost EVERYTHING!!! Including family photos and documents, which can’t be replaced. It totally breaks my heart.

My nephew and his family, lives in a nearby town, which, so far, has not burned. However, as of last night, the fire was only 40% contained. Time will tell if he will also lose his home. I am praying they remain safe!

so glad your family is ok... I just can't imagine.

I'm sorry to hear DV...

Oh DV, I am so sorry for the loss in your family. I am glad that you and your brother are on good terms now. I hope he can take this and turn it into something positive. They are alive. That shouts joy. They are alive.

I messaged you DV