As most of you know, Pat and I were displaced by the severe rain and subsequent flooding in RI two weeks ago. Our house was essentially destroyed (the entire basement was flooded and there was over two feet of water on the first floor) but we escaped unscathed and were able to save all of Brienna’s belongings, so we truly feel lucky. It could have been much worse.
We are totally overwhelmed at the outpouring of support we’ve received. I am reminded yet again of the power of family and friends and am so thankful to everyone for their generosity! I truly can’t thank you all enough for your kindness …
On that note, I want to thank Kristen and my friends for ‘running to remember’ Brienna in the New Bedford Half Marathon a few weeks ago. Kristen, Jamie, Jenn and I ran while Andrea, Beth, Jodie (and Sadie!) and Kassi were there to cheer us on! The girls came complete with a sign and when I saw them as I approached the finish line, it took everything I had not to start crying. There certainly was ‘love from above’ and I’m so thankful to everyone for being there to support us!
While our house is being rebuilt, we’re renting a Bailey-friendly house in Warwick – Pat calls it Bailey’s country house! The house is furnished, and FEMA is helping us with rent, so again, we’re very lucky. We are so thankful for everyone for offering to help us. We truly wouldn’t be able to survive any of this without your love and support. We’re so blessed to have the friends and families that we do and I hope that we can someday repay the kindnesses we’ve received!
No need to repay us. You would love and give and help and hope for any one of us in a heartbeat. That’s what friends and family are for. xo
spot on sarah.
lau, you’ve been doing that for me for 30 years and counting…thank YOU!
xoxo
I wish we could do more.
Love you!
Mom
Laurie and Pat,
We are so sorry that you have to deal with the damage to your home and the loss of your belongings. We know that the love and support of your family and friends will help you to get through this ordeal.
Love the joyful picture of you, Laurie, with your supporters at the New Bedford race!
Love,
Mom and Dad Marr
Hi Laurie and Pat…..in this case a picture is worth 10,000 words. It truly shows the extent of the flooding – that stop sign almost covered! and the extent of the damage to your home. You and Pat have been through so much together….and you both have such an incredible approach to all of this….Laurie, when you say “it’s only stuff” you remind us all of what is most important in this life. Thinking of you,
Love,
Lynne
We are always with you and here for you. xo
thinking of you and your family. xo