It is so sad to lose so very much, but you have now a new start. I have only a very tiny idea what it is like, as I have never gone thro what you and so many more have,. I can only wish you well, and be happy you have a new home to soon enjoy.

Oh raven, how sad. I hope some of the things that hold memories for you can be salvaged.

I'm so glad you're on the downhill side of all this. I wish it was much better on the container front. Keep us updated

Oh this breaks my heart. What WERE those packing men thinking?? I'm thinking your storage containers are those large steel moving boxes that you rent. They're often parked on the driveway for instance. I guess the company doesn't cover damages?

Our love and thoughts and good wishes are with you and Mr. Raven, in the final stages to finally getting your life back.

How disappointing for you when you were looking forward to moving back into your house! I hope the rest of your move goes smoothly and wish you all the best in your "new" house.

Raven, so sorry for all you have been through. I know it has been especially difficult with you having to deal with the whole mess with your health not being 100%.I hope that things look up for you now and that you will be in your home and settled by the holidays.

What a long journey you have been on, and still a ways to go! I'm sorry that you've lost so much. And when I think of you, I realize how many more have been/are going through this. I pray you'll be back in your home soon.

Thanks so much. We have found some of our old saved memories. Some were lost. We just have to remember someone else would have to deal with this stuff when we are gone so it's making their job easier.

We had them long enough.

Yes the containers are like big cargo containers company is called mobile mini and they come in various sizes.

Man what a happy day and a sad day. I'm sorry you lost so much. It's really hard to take when you know at least some of the loss was preventable.

I'm so excited for you to have everything unpacked, there's light at the end of the tunnel now. (really hoping we get to see some pics also......)

I hate that you lost your nice things. It's a new beginning. I'm happy you're closer to moving in.

(((((BIG HUGS))))) Am sure you need them!

I'm sorry to hear that some of your seemingly saved possessions were ruined but happy to hear that you are closer to moving back into your beautiful home.

What a disappointment! My sympathies to you. I hope you can move in soon and be at home again before Christmas.

Oh, how terribly disappointing, to say the least! It's shocking to me how quickly most anything can be ruined with dampness and insects. I'm so sorry this happened to you, on top of everything else. I hope you will thoroughly enjoy your "new" house.

I am so sorry for all your loss Raven, you have had such a mess and so much hard work. I will pray for you.

Sue

Congrats! I too feel for you and all that you have lost. But, you have now created a new beautiful space to live in. Enjoy!

Congratulations on getting past some major milestones! I'm sad for you though that you had some setbacks and disappointments. It is especially heartbreaking when you KNOW it was somewhat preventable. You have such a wonderful attitude about it all. Having been through a (relatively minor) house flood many years ago, I know it's horrible to watch your possessions and home be consumed by water. I sincerely hope you are back in and settled very soon.

We are very fortunate that no black mold had been seen. It has all been the regular gray green mold and a few spots of white mold on the wood. Lots of mildew. I sprayed lysol everywhere yesterday which helped the smell of the mildew.

It's so ironic how one box I opened was fanny packs it was prefect the next was expensive purses and they were ruined! Who cares if fanny packs are destroyed I didn't even know we had them lol. Julian our worker came out with this huge boom box on his shoulder dancing. I vaguely remember it from the 70s probably but had no idea we still had it packed away. I said do you want it he was ecstatic said his mother would get a kick out of it.

It will take a while to go through all the boxes but I want to try to do it. On our last couple of moves boxes got put away in closets and never got opened. I doubt I need it if I have lived with out knowing I have it!

Thank you all for your sweet words and congratulations.

I don't know if we will make it in for Thanksgiving but we will be there for Christmas God willing! I can cook for Thanksgiving though!

Remind me how long you've been out of your home. (I'm seeing a wall of your RV covered with scores marking the days!)

Don't make yourself ill -- or heartsick -- looking at damaged things. Dump and move on. You've come through too much to let this set you back.

Congratulations on passing the inspection! I hope you get your funds SOON!

What a bumpy ride you've had! So sorry about your latest pothole!

Hoping for good things to come your way.

I really can't add much to what has already been said, but want to let you know that you continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. I do hope you will be back in your home for Christmas.

The flood happened April 18 they call it the tax day flood of 2016. A date I won't ever forget! So 8 long months so far.

My bed is assembled in my master bedroom! I am here unpacking and cleaning and I can actually lay down and take a rest.

I had a solid promise from 2 sisters that are cleaning ladies they were highly recommended. They came over to see the house and meet us promised they were going to come do the work. Well yesterday she was supposed to be here, changed to today, today she said that she could not come, tomorrow maybe but not till after 1 pm. I am so disappointed I can get other people and things need to get done. I wish people would just keep their word and show up for work. I can't do certain things I need them to do. Oh well hard lessons!

You have maintained a very good attitude thru out this whole ordeal. I admire you for that. Sorry for yet another set back. Hugs.

I wish I was close enough to come. Sorry.

Such a long and enduring trial! I don't know if I could have the same good attitude you've managed to keep.

Raven, I'm sorry that you had to suffer more loss just as you were seeing light at the end of the tunnel, but I am happy for you that you will be able to move into your beautiful new house soon. Hopefully, for the Christmas holidays!

We went through a flood once when we had a pipe freeze and break and destroy our kitchen/living room floors while we were out of town. It wasn't anything on the scale of what you've had to endure, but it does give me some idea of what you've had to deal with.

It's sort of like mourning the old while looking forward to the fresh and new. Just think how glad you will be to be out of the motor home!

I agree with janey. you've ridden that rollercoaster like a pro! (I'm pretty sure there are professional rollercoaster riders) it will be such a relief for the both of you to be out of the RV and back in the house. dont overdo!