Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove-off 4 abit

Subject: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: maeve
Date: 23 Dec 09 - 08:20 AM

Dear Mudcat friends,

Now that our families have all been told, my husband and I want you to know that we are safe and surrounded by caring friends. We will not be discussing details in this or any other thread. You are asked to use this thread for expressing your concerns and to join us in celebrating the blessings that are helping us deal with our recent challenge. Please use PMs if you need to ask for more information. This is important.

On Friday night we were awakened by a fire in our beloved old Maine house. It was clear we had to get ourselves to safety, and that is what we did. The house and its contents burned to the ground. We lost everything in the house, but no one was injured though many firefighters from many towns came to help contain a dangerous situation. We give thanks that none of the many brave men and women who protected our property and neighbors was injured in any way.

All of our immediate needs for the short term are taken care of. Your prayers, Private Messages, and friendship will go far to support us as we set our sights on taking care of business, maintaining privacy, and caring for one another. We know that many of you wish to offer help. We suggest that folks consider donating time, goods, or financial support to your local homeless shelter, food bank, fire/ambulance service, Red Cross chapter, etc.

When Truelove and I know what we need we will make that known. In the meantime, there many who are in need of the kind of caring support we have- which has maintained our independence and self-respect. We have been given the multi-faceted blessing of life, and we are being treated as friends being helped by neighbors- we are not victims.

With love and jubilation, Merry Christmas to all.

maeve and her Truelove

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: SINSULL
Date: 23 Dec 09 - 08:31 AM

Something to celebrate this season. Thank you, Maeve. We have been worried.
Anything you need - just ask. It will be handled quietly and privately.
Much love to you and Truelove,
(this sounds like a Victorian novel)
Mary

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: jacqui.c
Date: 23 Dec 09 - 08:50 AM

You know we are here. If we can help, just ask.

I am just so glad that you are both safe and well.

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 23 Dec 09 - 09:05 AM

Help and support is available, as and when you need it.
Just ask.

John

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: ranger1
Date: 23 Dec 09 - 09:07 AM

We are here for both of when whenever you need us.

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: My guru always said
Date: 23 Dec 09 - 09:14 AM

So glad you're safe, we will be glad to give any help we can!
Hil & Richard x

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: gnu
Date: 23 Dec 09 - 09:16 AM

I still have no words to offer except that I am thankful you and TL and the chooks are okay.

Ditto all of the above.

garygnu

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: GUEST
Date: 23 Dec 09 - 09:24 AM

OH heck!!

Hadn't logged in and mispelled my own name.

It was me that Guest

Dave

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: Dave Earl
Date: 23 Dec 09 - 09:38 AM

OH heck!!

Hadn't logged in and mispelled my own name.

It was me that Guest

Dave

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: Maryrrf
Date: 23 Dec 09 - 10:20 AM

Glad that you and Truelove are safe and well, and surrounded by supportive friends and family.

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 23 Dec 09 - 10:25 AM

Glad you are both safe and well.

Much love

Khatt and Paul xxx

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: katlaughing
Date: 23 Dec 09 - 10:44 AM

Thank so much for posting this, maeve. We will respect your privacy and help in whatever way is possible when and if needed. Just let us know. We are so grateful you are both okay.

luvyakat

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 23 Dec 09 - 10:44 AM

What a lovely way to express your recent experience. My thoughts go out to you Maeve and Truelove this season. Any other help I may provide from over the pond will be available sometime after New Years.

Someone will start a PM chain, I hope?

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: wysiwyg
Date: 23 Dec 09 - 11:25 AM

Having had a smaller fire (2000) and having managed a Red Cross chapter-- I know how a little about you're probably feeling and what faces you in the days ahead. You have my prayers.

In our fire, doing the insurance claim job and navigating thru other legal biz fell to me. If I can help with yours in any way, or anything else-- just let me know.

Go Maeve and Truelove!

~Susan

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: olddude
Date: 23 Dec 09 - 11:29 AM

Always here for you and Truelove - Maeve you know that, in my thoughts and prayers always

Love Dan

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 23 Dec 09 - 11:32 AM

And here the rest of us are, carting clutter out of the house piecemeal.

Fire is frightening and drastic, and it will test your memory in many ways. But it also provides a clear view of everything else that is around, safe, and of greater value than mere objects.

Take care of yourselves, and please PM if there is anything I can do to help!

Maggie (Stilly River Sage)

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: Brian Peters
Date: 23 Dec 09 - 11:42 AM

An awful blow, Maeve, I am sure. I hope you can maintain the strength and generosity expressed in your post. My very best wishes for Christmas and beyond.

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: Beer
Date: 23 Dec 09 - 12:46 PM

All the above thoughts and best wishes.
Adrien

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: Morticia
Date: 23 Dec 09 - 12:52 PM

ditto all of the above really, glad you are both okay!

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: Dan Schatz
Date: 23 Dec 09 - 01:15 PM

Dear Maeve and TrueLove,

I am so sorry to hear this horrific news, and amazed and impressed at the spirit you're keeping through it. I hope that you, who have done so much to support others through their tribulations, will feel and accept the love and care that is being sent your way right now.

Dan

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: DebC
Date: 23 Dec 09 - 01:26 PM

Maeve and TrueLove,

I am glad that you are safe. Sending good thoughts and peace to you at this time.

Deb Cowan

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: open mike
Date: 23 Dec 09 - 01:42 PM

Glad you are safe. I am still in recovery from the fire that took my house and 200 others in the neighborhood.

It gives you a chance to reflect and confirms that what is important
is your life and health. The "stuff" is not at the top of the list!

Love to you and yours and hope that you can make it thru the holidays.
wishing you outpourings of help and generosity. Winter is the worst
time to have this happen, but here's hoping the holidays will bring joy never-the-less, and that people around you are in a giving mode.

hugs. and keep the spirit....we here are using the slogan:
we are not victims, we are survivors...
always good to think positive whenever possible.

(not) victim (but) ---->>>>> victor!!

you CAN get through this and rise like a phoenix from the ashes!!

Laurel

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: gnu
Date: 23 Dec 09 - 04:11 PM

Laurel.... you spoke volumes... more than you even realize.

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: catspaw49
Date: 23 Dec 09 - 04:23 PM

I am of course here and send you whatever good thoughts I have...because you deserve them. I am happy that no one was injured and sad for your loss and anything Ol' Spaw can do for you, just ask. You're lucky to be where you are with so many good folks sorta' close by....that's a great group up there and I'm always wishing I was closer.

We love ya'.............but then, you knew that.......


Spaw

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 23 Dec 09 - 04:23 PM

Love to you and Truelove. Take time to heal inwardly, and know that you are loved.

Allison

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 23 Dec 09 - 05:45 PM

(((hugs)))

LTS

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 23 Dec 09 - 07:27 PM

more hugs & good wishes

sandra

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 23 Dec 09 - 07:29 PM

I don't know what I can say that hasn't already been said. Let us know what you need; let us know what we can do.

Truly glad you weren't hurt. Coming through this will make you even stronger than you already are.

Lots of love,
Linn (Tom, too)

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: ClaireBear
Date: 23 Dec 09 - 07:38 PM

I am back here in the tenor section of the chorus of Catters who send you strength, hugs and Mudlove from afar. A blessed Christmas to you, and many more to follow.

Claire

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: Severn
Date: 23 Dec 09 - 07:40 PM

Let me know when things are needed. Best wishes until then (and beyond).

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: Tinker
Date: 23 Dec 09 - 11:44 PM

Wise words from a wise woman. Hold each other tightly,center (and grieve) and when the time is right ask....

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: KT
Date: 24 Dec 09 - 02:31 AM

Maeve, I admire your courage, and your generosity of spirit. Thank you for sharing both with us here. Like so many others, I will be waiting and watching to know how I can help you.
KT

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 24 Dec 09 - 02:38 AM

Maeve - I'm glad you're both OK. My best wishes to you for a successful recovery from this.
Please tell me the Appolonio was unscathed too.

Seamus

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: Allan C.
Date: 24 Dec 09 - 05:58 AM

I echo the many good thoughts above and add only this: As soon as is possible, reconnect with your music in whatever form that may take, it will help to pave the way through current problems and into the bright future you will see before you.


Allan

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: Janie
Date: 24 Dec 09 - 07:14 AM

Blessings, maeve & Truelove. Very glad you both are uninjured and surrounded by a supportive 3-D community. When you know what you may need, let us know.

My previous offer to coordinate among Mucatters still stands.

Janie

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 24 Dec 09 - 08:11 AM

You are both still very much in our thoughts this Christmas Eve.


Tam and Chris

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 24 Dec 09 - 08:19 PM

And through to Christmas morning... ironically, whilst I was lighting the candles for church!

Take care,

LTS

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: bbc
Date: 24 Dec 09 - 09:22 PM

folks,

I was so sorry to read this news when I dropped by tonight. We've had 2 farm fires in my area, in the past few days, & also the loss of an historic inn. After meeting you & seeing your place, I know the work you've put in. Please know that I can give some practical assistance, as needed. Weather permitting, Duane & I will be in Brunswick for a few days after Christmas. I can pick up PMs or emails.

love to you both,

Barbara

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: Cats
Date: 25 Dec 09 - 03:32 PM

We have all been thinking of you alot over th past days. Santa knows what has happened and has a Plan B. xxx

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: gnu
Date: 25 Dec 09 - 04:37 PM

I can't help but be lifted by your spirits... resurgo!

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: karen k
Date: 26 Dec 09 - 01:45 AM

My heart goes out to you both for your loss. It's the one horror I don't know how I would deal with. I will watch this thread for news of what I can do to help. I'm in CT and get to Maine a couple of times a year. You will be in my thoughts as you go through the rebuilding process. Your strength and character have me in awe of you.

karen

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: mouldy
Date: 26 Dec 09 - 05:07 AM

Keep well, keep strong, and be assured that I'll be keeping you both in my thoughts.

Andrea

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: wysiwyg
Date: 26 Dec 09 - 06:46 AM

Maeve,

We weren't victims, either, when we had our "small" housefire. But we also had ours shortly before Christmas. So it was with special thanksgivings that we counted "our" blessings (and yours) this year. We know you and Truelove will do a great job of reaching out for everything you need, and we trust with you that it will be provided in due time-- abundantly.

love,

~Susan & Greg

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 26 Dec 09 - 07:45 AM

Still carrying you in my heart, dear Maeve and Truelove. I hope you were with loving folks yesterday.

Allison

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 26 Dec 09 - 02:59 PM

How are things going, maeve? Are you online much? Drop us a line when you can, and if there is anything we can send that would be helpful, let us know. I know we can't replace the personal family items, but there are many other useful items in a household that we would like to share. Just say the word.

SRS

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: Art Thieme
Date: 26 Dec 09 - 06:20 PM

And, Maeve, because of you I now have the book my father wrote in 1946. Thanks so much for locating what I am certain was the only copy of it available world wide. Thanks so very much!

Art

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: SINSULL
Date: 27 Dec 09 - 10:09 AM

Experience tells me that the worse the trial, the stronger you become and the unexpected "best thing that could have happened" will emerge. Happy New Year, Maeve, to you and Truelove.

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: gnu
Date: 27 Dec 09 - 12:00 PM

Knowing how hard-working and kind they are, I'd agree SINS. Bigger and better... resurgo. (I think that's Latin. It's my city's motto.)

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: kendall
Date: 27 Dec 09 - 08:03 PM

"Steel is tempered by fire, and mankind by adversity" (Seneca)

Subject: RE: Tribulation/ Blessings Maeve & Truelove
From: katlaughing
Date: 27 Dec 09 - 08:37 PM

Night Owl said, when and if you excavate, cast iron does not burn. Also, when she got down to the very last of the rubble, she found her dulcimer and a few LPs which survived. She had to clean them up, but they made it. It didn't seem as if anything would have so those few things really counted for a lot for her.

She also said she was glad to hear you have each other and that you are supportive of each other. She thinks that would really help, as she went through it alone.

luvyakat