Count your Blessings

Within 12 hours from Sunday night to Monday morning there were two house fires, one within a few miles, and one within a few hundred yards.  Both stories are just so sad and really make me realize how lucky I am everyday.  In an instant a fire sweeps through and takes out anything that stands in it's way.

First off the one down the street.  This fire began around 5:30am, one of our neighbors was out walking his dog (thank god) and saw smoke coming from Christi's house, he began banging on everyone's doors in the row, to in reality save their life.  Everyone got out okay.  Fire Trucks flew by our house, of course we didn't hear anything and our awesome watch dog Rocco didn't move a muscle or bark at all.  We woke up and saw postings on facebook from some of the neighbors, Eric and Rocco walked down there immediately to find the entire neighborhood outside.  The fire has left two homes inhabitable, thank god everyone (including the 4-legged friends) are all safe.  Here is the article that made the news:

Two-Alarm Fire In Ashburn

 

 

Some other pictures taken by neighbors during the fire, it's just so sad:

 

 

  

The Second fire was in Stone Ridge which is right down the street.   I don't know the Brann Family personally but after reading their story you can't help but to feel absolutely terrible for this family.   They had a propane tank explode on their deck and in minutes their house was nothing but ashes.  All of the memories of the Father/Husband (who passed away less than 2 years ago) have been taken away from the family.  If you are inclined to help information on where to send donations etc can be found on the facebook page put together by neighbors.

 Help the Brann Family here!!

Wow what a couple of days.  What is amazing is the support that people in this area give to victims of disasters.  Last night we walked down to our neighbors and everyone was outside showing their support and being there for the victims and each other.  This really does go to show how quickly your life can be wiped out from underneath you.  Prayers to all of the victims of both tragedy's.