Many years ago I did a painting for my sweet sister. She does not have a blog, but she wanted my blog followers to see the painting. She sent three photos.
Sadly she has only one way to show the painting. Her house was struck by lightning and burned.
The painting could not be saved because of damage from water, heat, debris and smoke.
From three different angles you can see parts of the painting.
My sister has recovered well from the fire and we both are so thankful for everyone that helped in her time of need.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all that have lost their home.
Love, hugs and prayers for all.
51 responses to “After the fire”
So sorry to hear about your sister and all she endured. Prayers for all involved.
I’m sure your painting was lovely!
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Thank you for the prayers Peggy, they are appreciated. My sister is doing well in her new home, but is still trying to get replaced what she needs that was lost. Hugs ❤️
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So sorry to hear what happened to your sister’s home, and the damage to the painting. I’m glad she has recovered well. 🙏
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Thank you KC for your kind words and prayers. Both are appreciated. Hugs and blessings
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So sorry to read this sad news.
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Thank you, my sister is doing well in her new home.
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My heart goes out to your sister! 🙏
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Thank you so will appreciate that very much. Thank you for the prayers. She is doing well in her new home.
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Oh no, I hope your sister is fine. My love and prayers to her 💕
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Thank you so much for the love and prayers for her. She has recovered and is doing very well.
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I’m so sorry to hear that your sister lost her home! I’m relieved to hear that she has found a new home and that she has recovered well.
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Thank you, Lize for your kind, caring comment. She is doing well and enjoying her house that she had built.
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I’m so sorry to hear that your sister lost her home! I hope that she is recovering well from this – how awful. Your painting looks like it was beautiful, so sorry to hear that it wasn’t recoverable, Mags.
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Thank you so much for your kind words Lynette. My sister is doing well in her new home. She enjoyed having the painting for many years. ❤️
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That art juxtaposed with the fire devastation hits with such force. I am glad your sister is recovering and that these photos speak to endurance and creativity despite destructive tragedy.
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Thank you so much Trish for your kind words.
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This is so heart-breaking. I’m glad your sister had people to help her and that she is all right.
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Thank you! She is doing amazing. God was watching over her for sure.
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Oh that’s so sad that’s a bad fire. So glad your sister was ok though x
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We are very thankful she escaped. Her house was a total loss. Thank you.
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I thought the detail in the painting was beautiful.
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Thank you, Suz. It was the largest painting I ever did. ❤️
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What a distressful time that would have been.
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It was for sure.
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Oh my goodness, Mags! I am so glad your sister is OK.
Thanks for the beautiful verses and reminders!
Blessings to you and your family, Mags!
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Thank you, Susan. We are very thankful she is okay and doing well. You are welcome for the verses and reminder. We appreciate the blessings, thank you.
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This is heartbreaking, Mags. I’m glad there were people who stepped in to help your sister. So sorry she lost her home and your beautiful painting :(
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Thank you Jean for your kind and caring words. She has a new home and is doing well.
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I’m so glad to hear that, Mags.
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❤️
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What a sad scenario Mags. I’m glad though that everything is okay now.🍃🍂
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Thank you, Arlene.
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I’ll bet not many people have a house without a roof, with artwork on the walls.
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That could be very true. She was sad that the painting was lost but she is doing well.
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Oh! Your poor sister! That’s marvelous that she is recovering from the devastating fire.
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Thank you, Anne. We are so thankful she had the means to recover and build a new home. She is doing well.
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Wow, that is horrible. And the painting survived. Interesting. Well, at least we can note the general idea of the artwork.
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It was interesting that it survived. If it just had not been damaged it could have been saved. You all seeing the painting was what she wanted.
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Sounds like the beginning introduction to an interesting story to write.
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It was a very sad time with a great ending. It is my sisters story though not mine. She just wanted me to show the painting. ❤️
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Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.
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You are welcome.
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That was a lovely painting. I hope she kept it in spite of the damage.
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Thank you. No, she couldn’t keep it. The photo makes it look like it is in better condition than it was. She could not keep it. The stench from the fire was awful. Her
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Thank you for sharing, Mags! I am sorry for all your sister went through and lost in the fire but glad there were those who were there for her and who helped her through. I am sorry the painting could not be saved. 😢
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You are welcome Anne.. My sister wanted to share some of my artwork even though it was damaged. Thank you Anne.
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That must have been so traumatic for your sister. So glad she was okay. The painting is beautiful, even viewed in portions.
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It was very traumatic. It happened in the middle of the night. We are so thankful that she got out of the house in time without injury. Thank you for your kind words about the painting. I love painting it for her.
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Wow, that’s so sad, I am glad that your sister is safe and has recovered from this. 🙏🏻😊
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Thank you, John for your kind words.
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You are welcome, Mags. 😊
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