Yesterday morning we woke to discover that a fire had started in one of the downtown buildings during the night. Fire departments from Boone and three other towns spent more than 10 hours working to get the fire under control. The firemen struggled with extremely cold temperatures that caused the water and over-spray to form freezing fog and ice on everything, including themselves. The firemen were able to do a quick search of the building when first called to the scene, but were forced to leave the building by ceilings, floors, and stairways collapsing. There was one person that was unaccounted for that they later found had not made it out.
This was the second day of excitement this week for Jeff and I. Sunday morning we woke to three ambulances and three police cars in front of our house. We later learned that our neighbor died, she was only like 50 or something. Life is fleeting. We can assume that we will live a long life, but you never know when you will die or be struck with major tragedy, like a fire. I am so thankful that I have Jesus as my Savior. If I was to die right now, I know, without any hesitations, that I will be in heaven with my Lord. I also know that should tragedy strike and I live, I am one of God's precious children and no matter what happens, He is with me. Have you made Jesus the Lord of your life??
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