There is never a dull moment at our house.  Anyone that has known us for very long already knows this fact about our family.  Well tonight is no exception…there was a storm.  Lightning hit a tree next to our house.  While we were inside looking out the window at the damage to the tree, I smelled smoke.  You guessed it…the house was on fire.  So we are now living with Bill’s parents until we figure out how long we will be out of a home.  The damage was mostly water and smoke all over, and the flame damage was limited to one side of the house. I keep telling myself, it is only stuff, it is only stuff. We all made it out safe and the dogs got out as well.  The smoke was quite toxic and once we realized it was in the house not the tree outside we called 911.  It took 5 hours for them to get the fire out.  I watched them go in with the wall hook, then the ax and then the chainsaw.  :(   I knew they were destroying my house. They took a hose through the kitchen and through the play room so they could squirt from top and bottom.  Smoke billowed out all the doors for hours.  It was sad to watch.  However, we had wonderful neighbors and family that came to the rescue.  The house will be a mess for weeks probably as we tear out carpet, walls and ceilings, but it is all fixable.  We are grateful and blessed to be here and once again watch God preserve our lives.