chendra
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Post by chendra on Jan 14, 2024 15:23:02 GMT
I'm truly shocked that we made it out alive.
I thought we had prepared well for the snow/ice/windstorm until my husband, who was seated facing our picture window, said "there it goes!". I didn't immediately know what he meant, but I instinctively shut my eyes and put my hands over my head, then everything was black and I was choking on insulation. Our huge old oak tree (150 feet?) fell a foot to the right of where we were sitting and the roof came down on our heads. It took us 15 minutes to find and dig out the dogs. They were totally silent, but one was trapped under the coffee table and one was stuck behind the sofa and we are all fine. I truly cannot believe it.
I'm thankful for so much--that the tree didn't hit our neighbors' houses, that it happened during daylight hours, that the power had already been out all day so we didn't have a fire, that several of our neighbors were home . . .
Our neighbors were so kind and let us and the dogs wait in their houses for the sheriff (all the fire departments were deployed and backlogged) and one lent us their SUV to slowly drive to my sister's tiny apartment where we're holed up with her and her two dogs. I didn't sleep at all last night and I'm so nauseated I can't eat. We probably won't hear from an insurance adjuster until mid-week due to all of the storm damage.
We got the gas, water and electricity shut off with the help of the sheriff before we left. I'm worried because my husband wants to go over today and "secure things". I'm afraid the tree will shift and settle further plus, it's still below freezing.
Ugh, I have to find a hotel that will take dogs until we can find an apartment and find an arborist and I don't know what all. I can't think straight and I don't want to go in and start pulling things out of the front rooms that don't have tree limbs poking through the roof until a professional assesses the situation, but I don't want to leave my husband to be foolhardy and be killed after surviving this.
Thank you for listening to me ramble. I know we're facing an abundance of red tape and nonsense and details from now on and it's only stuff. I'm just so tired already.
UPDATE 1/15/24 Thank you everyone for the well-wishes and advice. ❤️ Still no insurance adjuster or arborist due to demand, weather, weekend, holiday, etc. Freezing rain is predicted for tomorrow which will make everything worse, since the roof is open over every room but two. Still focusing on the fact that we're alive and together.
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Post by guzismom on Jan 14, 2024 15:27:31 GMT
OMG, you poor thing! Focusing on the positive...that you and your beloved pets were not harmed. The rest can wait...
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Post by malibou on Jan 14, 2024 15:31:39 GMT
Holy crapoly. I'm so glad you guys made it out okay! I hope your husband will change his mind about going in. It would be awful for him to get hurt now after surviving that.
Tucking you up safely in my thoughts while you navigate a lot of moving parts.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Jan 14, 2024 15:35:29 GMT
Geez. How scary. I'm so sorry about your house but even sorrier about your nerves. Thank God you all survived.
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Post by compeateropeator on Jan 14, 2024 15:35:35 GMT
I am so so sorry and wish you luck as you navigate what will, probably, be a long and arduous process.
I am so happy that both you, your husband and pets are all okay. Feel free to vent anytime.
It is so scary. I actually slept in my living room one night this week as we had wicked winds and I am surrounded by large trees. I figured if one came down, while not a great preventative, at least gave it a roof and floor to get through as to just a roof.
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Post by peano on Jan 14, 2024 15:36:41 GMT
Holy crap! How terrifying! Thank heaven everyone is OK.
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Post by gar on Jan 14, 2024 15:36:52 GMT
Oh gosh, you poor thing! You must be in shock still unsurprisingly. You were truly lucky and I hope that thought overtakes the shock and horror soon and that you’re back in your home sooner than you think.
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Post by karenlou on Jan 14, 2024 15:36:58 GMT
WOW!!! Just WOW..How frightening....Glad you are OK.....Please don't let your DH go there until the situation is secured and deemed safe. The last thing you need is for him to be harmed.
Again glad you and the fur babies are OK.
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scrappinmama
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Post by scrappinmama on Jan 14, 2024 15:39:12 GMT
Oh no! I am so sorry! Prayers and virtual hugs sent your way. I'm glad you are physically ok and that no one was hurt!
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Post by Merge on Jan 14, 2024 15:40:54 GMT
I am so very sorry this happened to you. What a nightmare.
Please call your insurance agent first thing. Even if no one can get out there right away, they can send the necessary people to remove the tree and secure the house. That doesn’t need to be your burden.
Sending best wishes your way.
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ellen
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Post by ellen on Jan 14, 2024 15:43:36 GMT
I am so glad that all of you managed to escape injury. I’m sorry you have to deal with all of the stresses that go along with something like this. It’s a lot of work.
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Post by fiddlesticks on Jan 14, 2024 15:48:48 GMT
Oh I am so sorry. How incredibly scary! One of my good friends sent me a picture of the house across the street from hers where a tree fell into their house into their nursey. Their baby was in the crib. Thankfully, the baby was fine but HOLY *&$^.
Please know that what is important is that you all are ok!!! The rest will be a process for sure but just keep focusing on that you are all ok. Be kind to yourself.
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SweetieBsMom
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Post by SweetieBsMom on Jan 14, 2024 15:49:37 GMT
I'm so sorry this happened. I'm so glad you guys are ok! I hate wind during storms for this very reason.
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PLurker
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Jun 28, 2014 3:48:49 GMT
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Post by PLurker on Jan 14, 2024 15:54:52 GMT
Damn, girl! Im just happy you and yours are here to relay the story. It will be a pain in ass ahead but all things considered, phew!
((Hugs))
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cakediva
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Post by cakediva on Jan 14, 2024 16:00:58 GMT
oh my goodness -that must have been terrifying!!
Hugs to you all....
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Jan 14, 2024 16:09:58 GMT
How scary.
I'm glad that you and your Family weren't hurt.
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Post by femalebusiness on Jan 14, 2024 16:15:13 GMT
That is so scary! So glad you are all ok.
Several years ago we had our Ash tree cut down. It was in our front yard and about eight feet from our bedroom. It was about 40+ feet tall and was around 50 years old. I LOVED that tree. It protected us from the afternoon sun in the summer and was natural air conditioning for the house. I could lie in my bed and watch the birds and wildlife.
Then we had a couple of bad storms and I started getting paranoid about it coming down and killing us in our sleep. It would have taken out half of the house if it had crashed. It had some rotten limbs so we had it taken down. I really miss that tree but it was a big relief not to worry about it anymore. It cost us a small fortune to remove it.
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Post by melodyesch on Jan 14, 2024 16:15:54 GMT
OMG, I’m so sorry! Glad everyone is safe!
Residence Inn by Marriott takes dogs. My SIL stays with them frequently. Plus, you get a small kitchen. Sounds like it’s going to be a while. Good luck!
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pantsonfire
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Post by pantsonfire on Jan 14, 2024 16:17:48 GMT
Oh my gosh!! Very thankful you are all safe and were not hurt. I am so sorry about your home. ☹️
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peabay
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Post by peabay on Jan 14, 2024 16:18:48 GMT
Wow - how terrifying!!! I'm so glad you're all okay, but still very sorry this happened to you!
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Post by KelleeM on Jan 14, 2024 16:20:24 GMT
My goodness that had to be terrifying. I’m so glad you all made it out safely.
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anniebeth24
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Post by anniebeth24 on Jan 14, 2024 16:23:42 GMT
Oh my. I can't imagine how frightening that was for you.
We recently stayed at a Home2 that was pet friendly, had a full kitchen and a nice setup. Save all your receipts as I would think your insurance would reimburse temp housing.
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Post by Lurkingpea on Jan 14, 2024 16:24:25 GMT
I am so sorry. Glad you and your pets are safe and have a place to go. I hope your husband is safe. I understand his need to go see what happened. Just remind him that you are worried about him and need him to just be safe and cautious.
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Post by lucyg on Jan 14, 2024 16:26:19 GMT
What a horrifying thing to live through. I’m so sorry! Yes, you will have your hands full for the foreseeable future. But I’m so glad you all survived with no major injuries. Good luck in getting back to “normal.”
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Post by chaosisapony on Jan 14, 2024 16:29:27 GMT
That sounds so terrifying. I'm so glad you are all safe!
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TXMary
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Post by TXMary on Jan 14, 2024 16:32:42 GMT
How scary but thank goodness you and your dogs are safe and unharmed. It will be a long ordeal but take it one step at a time. Big hugs!
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Post by kamper on Jan 14, 2024 16:35:36 GMT
I'm glad that you are all safe. It's going to be stressful but, keep remembering that you all made it out alive.
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Post by dewryce on Jan 14, 2024 16:45:29 GMT
Wow, that’s terrifying! So very glad your entire family made it out without any physical injuries!
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Post by ntsf on Jan 14, 2024 16:52:14 GMT
hugs and prayers for the long journey you have started on. thank goodness no one was hurt. I look at the tall tree across the street and pray it will never come down.
but take care of yourself. make time for something that is not about the house.
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breetheflea
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Post by breetheflea on Jan 14, 2024 16:56:18 GMT
OMG, that sounds terrifying.
A few years ago, my friend's bathroom fan caught on fire. The red tape and mess it took to get them back into their house was ridiculous. I hope your situation is less complicated! Hang in there.
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