today, 18 january 2012 at 5:00am, the front house of Anamchara Monastery, where Clint & Caoimhe live along with Jake & I, burnt down. the fire started, we think, from the wood stove being really hot and an article of clothing possibly falling on the stove and then falling on the carpet, creating a flame...we can't know for sure. all we know is that God is a good God who loves us very much and gives and takes away.
it is truly a miracle that Clint & Caoimhe are alive today. their miniature pomeranian, Chloe woke them up to the smell of smoke just in time. Jake and I were asleep in our room in the back house that didn't get touched by the fire, thank You Jesus. most of our things are saved, but Clint & Caoimhe lost everything. please pray for them.
our Church got us a weeks stay in a resort here for free while we figure things out. the whole Cle Elum community has been so supportive and helpful already. there's a fund set up at the Sterling Silver bank for the Monastery, and the Tribune paper is writing an article with a complete list of all of our needs. again, God is good.
somehow the little brown house on the other side wasn't touched by the flame either. and the house in the back was only 10 ft away, but it didn't catch either. God is good!
thank you for your prayers!
3 comments:
Kaylee just let me know the news via Nelson. I am praying for both of you and for Clint and Caoimhe. So glad that none of you were hurt. Praying for grace and peace. Love you.
Thank you for your prayers Lindsey. We love you a lot. I really wish we could be in your life more. You are precious to God.
wow, abby. i am just getting caught up on your life by way of your blog. i am so sorry to read what has happened. we are so thankful that no one was hurt. what a beautiful perspective you have! how encouraging it must be to see your community around you, surrounding you in this time. may your days be blessed with peace & understanding, & great joy.
we'd love to see you soon, somehow!
-elle
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