Thursday, October 11, 2012

Thank you!

As you may have heard, my duplex was destroyed in a fire on Tuesday due to a negligent act by my neighbor. My son and I were sleeping when we were awakened about a fire at the back of my neighbors' portion of the house. We made it out safely, thanks to someone seeing the fire and waking us up and getting us out of the house.

I am overwhelmed with gratitude, tears and amazement at the outpouring of prayers, donations and well wishes that have been sent our way.

Please feel free to leave comments if you wish, and my son and I will read them when we can. I will respond to each of you individually if you leave your email address as well.

The fabulous design companies I work for have created a Donation button to help us during this tragedy, and words cannot express my heartfelt thanks and appreciation. You can find the JustRite Papercraft post HERE for more information.

Once donations are tabulated, I will send a personal thank you email to all those who have shared their generosity. I am honored to be amongst such a caring and giving community of artists and friends.

Thanks to God's Good Grace, and a good Samaritan, my son and I are alive today. We can only go up from here.

With Love,
Darsie and Al


31 comments:

  1. Oh Darcie, I still have tears in my eyes after reading the JustRite post. You and Al are in my thoughts and prayers.

    I made a small donation, I wish it could have been more. I also put a little note on my blog, sending people to JustRite's post.

    I am so glad you and Al are okay, and hope you find a wonderful new place and can get your lives back together as soon as possible.

    hugs, Kathi

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  2. Oh my Gosh, that photo tells a whole lot more of the story. Thank God you and your son made it out safely. This is so devastating, I hope you can get yourself together and that as you say, everything is up from here.
    I'm sending you my hugs and off to make a donation.

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  3. We love you Darsie!! Hugs and prayers to you and Al!!

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  4. My friend had a fire so I'm aware of how devestating it can be. You don't realize what you have till you see this .. and all the little things you're going to need.
    My prayer are with you and your son and thank the good lord you made it out.

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  5. So sorry for all you've lost!! Thank God you and your son are OK...that is what matters most <3

    Very best wishes to you. {hug}

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  6. Big hugs to you, Darsie! You will get through this!

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  7. Darsie, I'm so sorry for this tragedy but am thankful both you and your son are safe! Send you big hugs and prayers.

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  8. I am so sorry for you Darsie, but thank God you got out ok! I hope things work out for you soon!
    Hugs
    Gunn

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  9. So glad ato be able to make a donation.
    Love and Blessings,
    Robyn ( from Quietfire)

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  10. Darcie, I am so glad you and your son are okay! I hope things get turned around for you and you can find a new home. My prayers are with you and your son. I wish I could do more than just pray but it has been a really rough year for my family also.

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  11. I just found out about your ordeal today! My heart goes out to you and your son. I am so glad you are both OK.

    Big Fat Hugs, Tracey

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  12. You're in my prayers, and I know that you will get through this crisis with the help of your friends, in person and online. This reminds us all to count our blessings...hugs to you and your son.

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  13. Oh My - Praying for you and Praising GOD for the Hedge of protection He has placed around you! (((HUGS)))

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  14. Lots of Love and Hugs Darsie... we are all here for you!

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  15. Darsie - I am so sorry that this has happened. I am extremely happy that you and your son are safe - "things" can be replaced, loved ones cannot. My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you and your son as you bounce back from this horrible event.

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  16. What a horrible thing to have happened, Darsie!!! And, I'm so glad you and your son are safe. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs.

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  17. I suspect no one can really know how you are feeling right now. I know to lose everything in my home I would be totally devastated. The Blessing is that you and yours are safe. Be well my Blogging friend and know you are in many people's thoughts and prayers.

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  18. Darsie,
    My heart goes out to you and your Son !!!! I am glad there is a way we can all help you and your son. Please know that even though we may be far away in miles we are close in our hearts and will keep you in our prayers!! Praising God that neither of you were hurt!
    May God continue to bless you!!!
    Hugs
    Lana
    PS You are one very talented Artist!

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  19. Oh Darsie,
    I have tears in my eyes reading your post and looking at the picture. I am so glad that you and your son are safe! I have been where you are right now (though I lost my home and entire contents to a flood) and I know how hard it is - all the little things that you will need and the loss of things that have great sentiment let alone value and need. I will keep you both in my prayers. I am off to make a donation to help. God Bless and keep you both!
    Hugs,
    Jill Norwood, Seattle, Wa.

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  20. What a tragedy, but so thankful you and your son are safe. Keeping you in our prayers. Edna

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  21. I sent a very small donation and will keep my eye open for the stick pins when they come available. I am so thankful that you and your son were spared but I can only imagine the ordeal of losing everything!

    Thoughts and prayers for you today!

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  22. Darsie, there are just no words to express my sadness. Thank God you and your son are safe though! He does work miracles! I did make a donation through Pay Pal. I will pray for you and your son that you will recover quickly. God Speed! Hugs :-)

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  23. So sorry to hear about your fire! Glad you and your son are safe. My husband and I escaped a fire in our apartment 14 years ago as well. These next few weeks will really suck but believe me, there is light at the end of the tunnel. I will send a donation once I'm at my desktop!

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  24. So glad to hear you and your son are ok. You will never be able to replace some of your things but I hope the small donation I made can help you out.Sending extra prayers your way.

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  25. I don't know you but your in my heart and prayers. I lost a home to fire in 1989. I had 5 children age 3 to 15. We all got out safe. Loosing your home is a devastating loss. Your friends are doing a wonderful thing here. When this happened to me, I had a hard time accepting the help of people I didn't even know. Please know that it does more for them to help you. Try to accept these gifts and think what you would for them in the same circumstances. It helps me to help you because of the generosity I received. I hope you and your son will be in a home again soon. Blessings

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  26. Darsie, I only know you through the wonderful craft of scrapbooking. But our community is a caring one. I am so sorry that you and your son had to endure such a scary time, but ever so grateful that by the grace of God, a good Samaritan and the support of those around you helped save your lives. The daunting task of rebuilding everything you have lost will be an easier task if you just remember that you are both here and alive and you still have each other. Everything else pales in comparison.No it wont be easy, no the nightmares may haunt you from time to time, But time will ease your fears and the promise of a new light is just ahead of you both. My prayers are with you and your son.
    Hugs,
    Lsa

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  27. Oh Darsie, I'm so sorry this has happened to you but glad you and your Son are okay. Good to hear also that you've found a new home and this wonderful community has gathered round. Hugs, Pat K.xx

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  28. I have just seen this on Theresa's blog. I am so sorry for your misfortune and I do hope you get everything sorted soon. I have made a small donation via Paypal and pray that you and your son can move on swiftly x

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  29. So glad you are both safe. Such a devastating event for you, I hope and pray that you will find your new home soon and your creative talent will increase with every passing day

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  30. i am glad to know you are both ok, take care, you have always been an inspiration and i pray that you are out of this situation and well again.

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  31. Oh Darsie, I am so sorry to hear about this! Thank God you and your son are ok, but I'm sure the effects will be with you for some time. I am glad to see your beautiful new home and wish you the best of luck! I look forward to seeing more of your beautiful CAS creations on SCS. Much love, Denise (resqbarbie@mac.com)

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