There is absolutely no fear in the world that can compare to being awakened by your screaming child that the house is on fire!
At about 5:30am this morning, Alyssa (who had been asleep on the couch) was yelling for help. Our heater (the same one that gave me problems just barely a week ago) had shorted out in the plug-in section and was throwing smoke and flames everywhere.
I jumped from my bed and ran into the living room, not knowing what to do . Shocked, half asleep, scared, confused. I ran to the kitchen and then back again and without thinking, just grabbed the cord out of the socket and pulled it out of the wall. The flames went away.
I called Mr. Sweetie, who is in Kentucky, but when you don't know what to do you call those who mean the most. I then called my Dad who came right away and made sure the breaker was turned off. I then called the fire department to come and make absolutely sure there was no more fire. There was not and it was obviously just from the cord itself.
My brother in law is installing a brand new unit. I will not, can not, take any chances with this happening again.
I am shaken, scared, still in shock and so very thankful to God and whatever angel in Heaven woke my baby and alerted me. Thank you Lord.
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Oh sweetie! Oh scary for all of you!!! I'm so thankful she woke up and you guys are ok!!!!
Sounds like you guys do have a guardian angel. I'm freaking out for you just reading that story. I'm so glad to hear that no one was hurt and your house is ok. What a close call! And yes, I do believe in angels.
Oh my....that has to be the scariest feeling in the world. I am HAPPY to hear that all is okay and you all are safe. New one, best bet. Try and take a deep breath....as hard as it may be right now.
Oh my cupcakes!
I am so glad you're all ok!
We had something similar happen once with a fan. The cord had gotten worn and frayed at the connctio point. We woke up to a popping noise just in time to watch electircity shooting from it.
*shiver*
Oh my gosh! I am so glad it wasn't any worse!!
Oh, no! It is a good thing your daughter noticed it or this could have been a completely different post. I'm glad everyone is safe.
oh my gosh how scary! I'm so glad it wasn't worse or more serious! wow...
Wow! I have 2 little ones and fires ire one of the scariest things to me. Thank goodness she woke up and alerted you!
How scary! So glad you were able to put it out quickly and all of you are OK!
Pssst I left you something on my blog :)
Oh, how scary! I'm glad to hear you are all ok!!
I am SO glad you all are ok. That must have been unbelivebly scarey; flames combo-ed with electricity are bad!
Wow! How completely frightening! That was your "wake up call" and you listened.
That is one of my worst fears!!!
i can't imagine how scary that was for you. it truly is a fear of mine and last week we had an ice storm so everyone was using generators and heaters and 4 boys were burned in a barn because of this same thing. so I am sooo glad you are all okay! I really like you blog and will have to come back and read some more.
WOW! that is definitely a rough start to the morning, good thing your little one was sleeping on the couch that night to catch it soon enough. Hopefully the rest of your week goes much more smooth!
Wow, I am SO glad you all are okay. Thank god she was sleeping on the couch and woke up in time. Wow...
Amy- So glad that you got things taken care of quickly. Even in your sleeplessness, you handled it quickly. We lost everything in a fire when I was 5 and I still remember the chaos of the whole thing.
OH my goodness. you poor things. i can't even imagine how traumatic that was. what a blessing that the Lord kept you and your family safe.
Praise God that all of you are safe !!! I pray for you all to find peace and comfort ~
OMG! I am glad everyone is safe. Fire is a huge fear of mine so I can only imagine how shaken you are.
I need to give you a hug. I do.
Glad y'all are OK...truly...
That is awful but I am so glad that you are all okay and didn't lose anyone or anything. What a nightmare!
Molly
That is the scariest thing!! I can imagine how shaken you must be. It sounds like God was looking out for you and your family. Thankfully nothing bad happened. I'm so glad you're getting a new unit and hopefully it will give you piece of mind.
oh sheesh! that is so scary! thank goodnesss you and the girls are ok...
That is so scary! I hope you are ok!
Did you enjoy your weekend and date night?
glad you are all okay!!
{{{ gentle hugs }}}}
OMG! That is terrifying!!!
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