Words fail me right now, but I am thankful you have them. Another great piece... and I'm super happy you found your wedding ring. Thinking of you and all the others.
This is another strong, profound piece, Steve. I am glad writing is giving you some solace amidst the overwhelming sadness you and your community are going through. Your strength is inspiring.
Well said, Steve. I hope you'll get some resolution from the insurance company soon... they must be inundated. How does insurance work on something like this, anyway? I've never been a homeowner, but I thought "acts of God" were not covered...?
It's hard to lose your childhood home, and to see it in piles of ash. I dug through my dad's house looking for anything that remained. The fire left very little behind. He wasn't allowed to rebuild due to city restrictions that were quietly added over the years since our neighborhood was in a slide area, so he had to move elsewhere. It's been years now, and some neighbors fought the city to rebuild. I hope you have an easier time, but it is a hard, long road. Much love ❤️
That’s really heartbreaking to hear. 💔 Luckily, as of now, our politicians seem very focused on removing barriers to rebuilding. I’m hoping they have some impact. 🤞
Words fail me right now, but I am thankful you have them. Another great piece... and I'm super happy you found your wedding ring. Thinking of you and all the others.
Thanks, man. 🙏 Writing is just about the only thing keeping me slightly sane these days.
More power to you, brother.
Thanks, Dan. 🙏 We're moving forward.
I don't really know what to say. What happened to you is terrible. All the best.
Thanks 🙏 Just need to get some of this stuff off of my chest as we push forward.
This is another strong, profound piece, Steve. I am glad writing is giving you some solace amidst the overwhelming sadness you and your community are going through. Your strength is inspiring.
Thank you 🙏 This whole situation is a great reminder how important writing is to me and my mental health.
Beautiful. Keep writing. Keep pushing forward. And thank you for sharing.
Thanks so much 🙏
So sorry for this, but I'm inspired by your resolve. All the best moving forward.
Thank you, Joe 🙏 Forward is the only direction, whether I like it or not.
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Beautifully written. I’m so sorry for what you and your family are going through. Thanks for sharing. Sending good vibes your way.
Thank you! 🙏 We'll take all the good vibes we can get.
Wish I had something profound to say. Glad you found your wedding ring, at least.
Small blessings!
Well said, Steve. I hope you'll get some resolution from the insurance company soon... they must be inundated. How does insurance work on something like this, anyway? I've never been a homeowner, but I thought "acts of God" were not covered...?
We’re covered, but it can be a frustrating, tedious, and heartbreaking process figuring out how to collect the money and what to do with it.
It's hard to lose your childhood home, and to see it in piles of ash. I dug through my dad's house looking for anything that remained. The fire left very little behind. He wasn't allowed to rebuild due to city restrictions that were quietly added over the years since our neighborhood was in a slide area, so he had to move elsewhere. It's been years now, and some neighbors fought the city to rebuild. I hope you have an easier time, but it is a hard, long road. Much love ❤️
That’s really heartbreaking to hear. 💔 Luckily, as of now, our politicians seem very focused on removing barriers to rebuilding. I’m hoping they have some impact. 🤞
i'm so sorry steve! take what little victories you can. finding that wedding ring is one of them!