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Less than a mile from us on Cloverleaf Rd, but before you enter the crossroads of Milton Grove, a house caught fire yesterday afternoon (Note: picture taken from this local news article). Lots of fire trucks, tankers, an ambulance (or 2) blazed past our place while I explored the possibility of applying to become part of a ministry pioneering cohort within IVCF. All the equipment set-up at the Melon Man, across from Theresa's Grandparents (Ralph and Margaret) house and we kept in close contact with Ralph to discern how the situation would impact the twins' bus route. The road was blocked when their bus attempted to make the turn our direction and via a series of cell phone conversations, the bus driver dropped Hayley and Ellen off w/one of their friends that lives in Milton Grove. Later an acquaintance of ours picked them up, along with her daughter, and dropped them off in time for dinner.

Hayley and Ellen could see some of the fire and lots of smoke from where they were in Milton Grove. Hayley had butterflies in her stomach when she came in the front door. They both were concerned about their friend's houses along the whole road and the provision of housing for the affected family.

Theresa and I had several conversations and times of prayer with the twins. Ellen had difficulty sleeping. We'll be revisiting this one today, particularly since their bus goes past the site and all the kids from the neighborhood will be talking about it. The 2 hour snow delay enabled us to unwind a little bit this morning, although the physical therapist showed up around 8:20am and Eden was off the races with her walker giving them not as much space to play.

Please remember Hayley and Ellen in your prayers as they process/pray through this event on their own, with friends at school, and with us this evening. Also pray for grace and provision for the family who lost their home.