A scene that strikes the core fear in each of us. As the
seasons shift and temperatures drop, we begin heating our
homes and lighting for holidays. This family suffered a
loss in the home and community that they had just moved in
to and begun to become a part of. Back around Thankgiving,
with a child sleeping upstairs, the father heard a strange
crackling sound that he at first thought was something drop-
ping on the roof. He soon realized it was a chimney fire.
He rushed up and grabbed his young son and got him out and
returned to put the fire out. It was too late. The fire
spread from the chimney through the rafters of the A frame.

A family in a new home living in a new community. Community
is the key word. Through this experience, they have come to
know that they are a part of that COMMUNITY. No situation
that you would want anyboby to have to go through, But there
are often "silver linings" to most grey clouds in life.

As we quickly approach Christmas, I want to thank this Pbase
community for the on-going gifts you give me by sharing your
vision, talent and ability along with your suppport. Thanks!

Submitted as part of the Reflective December challenge. You can find
that month long challenge in the Photo-a-Day Forum by clicking HERE.