Wow. So glad to hear everyone is ok. The bravery of all really comes out in your writing.
As a child we lost a farm due to a sow knocking over a heat lamp. We lived in a mobile home next to the barns that were destroyed. The fire engines were on strike so the army were sent. The insurance had expired but the family survived and were glad to have the chance to start again.
Sounds like you have an amazing community around you.
These are defining moments and as much as moments can define us, we can also define them.
The weird thing about luck is the harder you work at appreciating life, the more you get.
Disasters and near-misses definitely focus us on the humans and the other things we are grateful for in our lives. They strip us back to what is important. All the same, really sorry that you are having to deal with this at a time that should be pure celebration of your future plans taking shape. Wishing you buckets of strength.
This is just so dreadful for you and the family! You have put so much hard work sweat and tears into building your dream. Thank goodness with help you were able to save the farm house, everyone is safe and you will be able to carry on with your planned projects. You have been such an asset to the local community. You are one amazing couple!
Oh Kat, that must have been so scary and devastating in its timing, even though you are being philosophical about the big picture. I am another person who 'never got around' to supporting the crowdfund and would like to help now. Is there anything virtual that I can order from your shop that would not cause you extra work? Or could you add a 'post-fire donation' button so those of us who can are able to donate directly? Wishing you all the best for the psychological and physical rebuild.
What a terrible fright you’ve all had, sending love, hugs and strength. Thank goodness you are all safe. It will be hard to imagine through the exhaustion but it will come right. Awful for you having to go through the ‘what if’s’ but thank goodness you’re all safe. Much love xxx
Good lord, so sorry to read that, but especially how fortunate you were to have such specifically skilled volunteers. Please let us all know what we can do to help x
Kat I was so sorry to read your blog post. How can we help? Will you start a crowdfund? Btw I am remiss in not giving to your crowdmatch - sheer laziness as my Apple Pay didn’t work and I was in bed early in the morning and never went back to get a credit card. I’d love to send you a contribution to help with damage to the farm buildings. Xx
Gosh just read this and thankfully your all safe. I am sure even with the sentiment of luckiness and seeing the gratitude in all that the feelings of loss still co-exist. Grief is not just about death its a loss of any kind. Your honest approach is refreshing and thank for writing about your adventures and misadventures. Hard work and community are a strong force.
Wow. So glad to hear everyone is ok. The bravery of all really comes out in your writing.
As a child we lost a farm due to a sow knocking over a heat lamp. We lived in a mobile home next to the barns that were destroyed. The fire engines were on strike so the army were sent. The insurance had expired but the family survived and were glad to have the chance to start again.
Sounds like you have an amazing community around you.
These are defining moments and as much as moments can define us, we can also define them.
The weird thing about luck is the harder you work at appreciating life, the more you get.
Fortune smiles on the brave they say.
And you are certainly that.
Disasters and near-misses definitely focus us on the humans and the other things we are grateful for in our lives. They strip us back to what is important. All the same, really sorry that you are having to deal with this at a time that should be pure celebration of your future plans taking shape. Wishing you buckets of strength.
Oh Kat so sorry to hear about the fire but glad to hear that everyone and all the animals are safe and sound.
It’s amazing that you can put such a positive spin on this - not everyone can do that.
Good luck with the clean up !
This is just so dreadful for you and the family! You have put so much hard work sweat and tears into building your dream. Thank goodness with help you were able to save the farm house, everyone is safe and you will be able to carry on with your planned projects. You have been such an asset to the local community. You are one amazing couple!
Oh Kat, that must have been so scary and devastating in its timing, even though you are being philosophical about the big picture. I am another person who 'never got around' to supporting the crowdfund and would like to help now. Is there anything virtual that I can order from your shop that would not cause you extra work? Or could you add a 'post-fire donation' button so those of us who can are able to donate directly? Wishing you all the best for the psychological and physical rebuild.
I’m so sorry to hear about your barn! But thankful that you’re all safe and sound.
Wow, Kat, what a story! And the way you tell it is just incredible. We are so lucky you share your life with us here. 🤎
Oh my goodness, thank God you are all safe!
And the French Firefighters? How even ...?! That's amazing!
I am happy to help with clean up…
I’m so sorry that this has happened to you all, but also so grateful that you’re all safe. Sending so much love and positivity your way x
What a terrible fright you’ve all had, sending love, hugs and strength. Thank goodness you are all safe. It will be hard to imagine through the exhaustion but it will come right. Awful for you having to go through the ‘what if’s’ but thank goodness you’re all safe. Much love xxx
Good lord, so sorry to read that, but especially how fortunate you were to have such specifically skilled volunteers. Please let us all know what we can do to help x
Kat I was so sorry to read your blog post. How can we help? Will you start a crowdfund? Btw I am remiss in not giving to your crowdmatch - sheer laziness as my Apple Pay didn’t work and I was in bed early in the morning and never went back to get a credit card. I’d love to send you a contribution to help with damage to the farm buildings. Xx
Gosh just read this and thankfully your all safe. I am sure even with the sentiment of luckiness and seeing the gratitude in all that the feelings of loss still co-exist. Grief is not just about death its a loss of any kind. Your honest approach is refreshing and thank for writing about your adventures and misadventures. Hard work and community are a strong force.
How terrifying for you all but you and your animals are safe and everything else is replaceable- eventually- and that is the most important thing……
Oh Kat, glad you're all safe, so sorry to hear this. Sending you all love x