I have been trying to write a post.
A post to thank. A post to calm. A post to share.
But I just can’t deal right now.
I am fine. The house is fine. The kids are fine.
And you know what ‘fine’ means. So yeah.
Too many friends have lost homes. Still more are trapped, not allowed to leave.
Others lost their lives defending their homes, caught unawares or in their cars.
Dead in their cars.
Dead in their cars.
S lost her house. A car burnt in front with the remains of another friends relative inside.
But we don’t know which one.
My head is reeling. So many dead. So many homeless. So many still in the line of fire. So many stories.
The sky is orange. But the world is grey. Covered in ash.
I just can’t deal.
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It must be tremendously difficult down there. I can’t even begin to imagine what you are going through. You’re in my thoughts.
Every time I hear a news report with an updated death toll I feel sick
Oh babe, wish there was more that I could do than send condolences and keep spreading the word. Sending hugs (er… have typed that twice once because I typed hogs, and once because I typed jugs… guess hugs is better eh?) and good vibes. If you need anything just holler ‘k?
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Gentle hugs to you and those who have lost so much in this ghastly blaze.
What can you say at a time like this?
anja’s last blog post..Under a blood red sky.
Glad you are ok.
Sorry that others are not.
Numb with what is happening in my state.
Look after self.
Widget’s last blog post..OMG
I just feel numb..
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How is Boo?
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gentle hugs Kell.
Mistress B’s last blog post..Our prayer
Much love to all of you.
xox
Robin’s last blog post..Palm Tree
Nothing much to say. Madly trying to organise a bunch of geeks to get a better understanding of what went wrong and how to prevent it happening again in Australia. Reading academic risk quantification papers is not easy at the moment, but apart from donating some more, it is the best way I can cope.
Big hugs, Kel. We love you.
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No words.
I’m constantly logged into the newspaper site to keep up. I’m trying focus on survivor stories, otherwise I just lose it completely.
Trying to focus on the good, and even the absurd, somehow lessens the shock and horror of the reality of it all.
Did you read about the guy that saved only his horse, and a beer? Jesus, I’ve never been so glad to hear about an alive horse in my life. The fact that the guy also just grabbed a beer, shows you the enormity and ridiculousness of it all, like he was saying, “Well I’m totally F*cked so best get the horse and take a beer for the road, screw everything else!”
Ness’s last blog post..The People, The Animals, The Fire, The Trees.
I love that story. Aussies fucking rock.
S saved a box of soap. But forgot her toothbrush.
Sad to hear of the losses. It looked bad on the news, Glad to hear you are OK. Good luck in the days ahead.
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Hugs, prayers.
Hugs.
It is devastating.
tiff’s last blog post..Weekly Winners.
My heart and prayers are with you as you go through this horrific experience.
Please keep us updated, letting us know you are all ok.
God Bless
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{{{{HUGS}}}}.
I am so glad you are okay. Even if you are just “fine” for the moment. I am sorry for all the losses.
I’ve been reading the horror stories and feeling sick and devastated for you all. I’m so so sorry this is happening to you right now.
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It’s just so incredibly awful. Thinking of you, Kelley, and everyone else affected.
I can’t take the news anymore.
Just sending you all big hugs.
… and blood ’cause that’s what we’ve been told is needed the most just now.
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Gods, I am so sorry to hear that S lost her house, but I hope that her and her entire family made it out and are safe.
I am dreading reading the newspaper or watching the news because every update brings a higher death toll. I can not imagine this happening to me and my friends and going through what you are going through now.
Take time to grieve and regroup. Let us know if you need anything, anything at all.
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am just speechless.my partner is from melbourne.family and friends there. we lived together there for four years. watching the news am speechless. am so so sorry for all of you and ones that have lost loved ones.thank god your kids are safe.
It’s just too awful. I don’t know what to say. I’m glad you are all safe.
Ali’s last blog post..Awful, awful stuff
Thoughts are with you hon
Lee’s last blog post..Supergirl catching some rays
Like so many others I have no words – but know that my thoughts are with you. This is just surreal.
Tammy’s last blog post..Liv’s No Good Very Bad Day
I’m numb from reading about the fires, I can only imagine how much worse you must feel being in the midst of all this. xx
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Thinking of you all. So glad that S got out ok and hope that her family is ok too. At least she got the soap I guess.
Sending gentle hugs for all of you.
:X
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Words are hard to express what you must be feeling, my thoughts are with you, your family, and everyone that has touched your heart.
Lisa B’s last blog post..Can You Help
Very sorry about your friends, and very glad you and your family are ‘fine’ in that ‘fine’ kind of way. (Which of your children is worrying you most?) I hope the Bureau is wrong about the teeny amount of rain they have predicted for your area and you get a reasonable deluge. Love & prayers…
Chookie’s last blog post..Pets in My Garden: a Multi-Meme
How can you deal? it is beyond anything we have ever known and for you it is personal….try to take care of you and yours and know that all of Australia is with you in this awful time.
I am sorry. I’m glad you are safe.
I feel numb for all of you and those affected.It will take people a long time to come to terms with this tragedy.
I hope the rain comes soon and relief comes.
I hope your community stands firm, that solidarity reigns.That your friends homes and lives are swiftly rebuild from the ashes.
I pray it never ever happens again.
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I’m so sorry.
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<3
xxx
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It’s just too big to take in.
(((hugs)))
Jayne’s last blog post..Victorian Bushfire Support
Hugs and love, Kelley.
Kel’s last blog post..Gratitude
Oh sweetie, I am so sorry all this is happening. Glad to hear you and yours are ok, so so very saddened to hear others are not. Please be safe. I wish I could help you.
Sarah’s last blog post..Holy crap I forgot to tell you!
Please, please, PLEASE be safe. We don’t want you to become a statistic.
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I have nothing to add but a weak ‘sorry’.
Thinking of you and yours.
womb for improvement’s last blog post..Some Home Truths
You have no idea how long my fingers have hovered here wondering if I have the balls to make that Sullivan’s joke again.
Huge, too huge to really imagine, please stay safe.
You will deal, you know that much.
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Jesus Kelley, stay safe, and stay online so we know you’re safe.
Queen Of Clean’s last blog post..Bugger The Recession
God Kelley… How terrifying. Please stay safe and know we’re all praying for your safety and that of your friends.
This is bad, bad, bad. We’re thinking about you all…..
Ellie’s last blog post.."Let’s Go Bowling."
I am sorry. So sorry.
xo
pixiemama’s last blog post..summer breeze…
I may live thousands of miles away, but I feel like I’m right there with you after reading your post. I am so sorry; wish I could give you a hug and an obscenely large pina colada.
mama mara’s last blog post..Relapse and My Fair Mediator
I don’t know what else to say except I am SO sorry all of this is happening and I hope ya’ll stay safe!
XOXO
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OOPS, it went through twice! AKA My blond is showing!
I’ve been thinking about you. I can’t imagine how difficult it must be to watch the horror. Hang in there.
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I’m so sorry. I can’t begin to imagine how it must be. I’m thinking of all the Aussie bloggers and wishing you all well and hoping you stay safe.
(((hugs)))
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I have been worried about you so much. I am glad to hear you and yours are “okay”. My heart is heavy with this. I wish I could give you a hug.
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I’ve lived through 25 years of fire summers in California, and it never gets easier. I know how unbelievable and terrifying it can be. I’m so, so sorry that you are all having to go through this. I’m so glad that your family is safe. My thoughts are with you.
Sweetheart. I am praying for you and all of those people down there with you. I am sooo sorry for you all.
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I’m glad you’re okay. I emailed you a few days ago, and I think you never got it (I keep getting “undeliverable” status reports).
And the fires were on the front pages of the Times today – top of the fold.
Stay well.
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I was scared for you, Kelley. I’m so sorry for what everyone is going through.
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Just adding my thoughts and prayers to the long list.
Hang in there lady!
I’ve been lurking but now, find myself in tears over the news and just had to send some word of support, I just don’t know what word that is. I too have lived through 25 years of So. California fires (most of them also arson) but none with this kind of loss of life. I am truly horrified by what is happening to you and everyone in Victoria, New South Wales and Yarra Valley, and wish I had more comfort to offer than just a few words of solidarity.
Please don’t take any stupid risks. Its just not worth it. Stay safe and stay online, you have plenty of friends here in the blogosphere and we need to know you are OK.
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Sweetie, I am so, so sorry.
There’s nothing anyone can say to make it better, even though we wish it could.
Gina’s last blog post..Friday Poll
So sorry – that’s horrible. Wish I could help.
12ontheinside’s last blog post..Fire
Glad you are okay, so sad for all the others. It’s just devastating, and my heart goes out to you all. x
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*smooches*
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I am so sorry that this happened to your beautiful area, and to you and your friends. I’ve been thinking about you often as I hear the news reports and have been hoping that you’re safe.
Maura/MoBu67’s last blog post..Grace in Small Things, 12/365-ish
You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers… ((HUGZ!))
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I’ve been thinking of you all day.
Strength to you, my friend.
Strength and perseverance.
Much love.
Miss Ash’s last blog post..Patterns of a Mid Life Crisis
Much love darling. {{{hugs}}}
zuzu’s last blog post..This is it
Stay Safe hon.
You’ve been in my thoughts.
Hugs to you and all your family & friends.
Happy that you and your loved ones and home are “fine”. Stay fine! I am so sorry, the news is just awful. I wish I could send you some rain, we are having unseasonally wet weather here…
Nan’s last blog post..Where Did My Pictures Go?
Just KNOW that everyone is thinking about you and your family all of the time…hoping that this awful tragic situation will calm itself down soon and that you all have the strength to carry on …sending guardian angels and hugs your way
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Kelley
The TV says hell on earth, and your photos look like you are living in Dante’s inferno.
I can’t imagine what you are going through and send you love and hope – feeling the impotence of both.
I woke up this morning, with a strong sense that you are a writer, living through this. And if/when you can write more fully of this experience, your story will contribute to the processing and grieving of people whose lives have been affected and the understanding of people watching from a distance.
There are no words to express my deep sympathy for what you and your neighbors are going through. You are in my heart and prayers and wishes. If there is anything I can do including putting together care packages say the word. I’m good at organizing and have the resources. I’m so sorry this is happening. Much Love,
Molly
Oh hon. I can’t imagine. The fires here in Colorado have been bad in recent years, but NOTHING like this. My prayers are with you and your family and friends. Take care hon, and an extra kiss for Boo. I can’t imagine how he’s processing this.
jen’s last blog post..It’s time to break up with Perfection
Can’t stop thinking about you darling.
So relieved to hear you are “fine”.
If there is anything I can do, my mobile number has not changed since B’s birth, let me know?
Sending you all my love,
A
Glad to hear you’re safe. But I can’t imagine what it must be like to be in the midst of it all, other than horrible to the power of many.
Ian’s last blog post..Bushfire tragedy
Kelley, I’m glad that you and your family are “okay”, but I just cannot imagine how horrific this must be, all this happening around you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all those who are dealing with this tragedy…
__hugs__ I wish they were more than virtual.
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Fuck. I’m so sorry. Words can’t help, but I’m thinking of you.
Stimey’s last blog post..Homework Guy! to the Rescue!
This is just heartbreaking, Kelley.
My prayers – HUGE ones – have been with you and continue to be with you.
So glad you and yours are safe – praying that you stay so. Words can’t describe the destruction and devastation. Thinking of you all.
Kelly’s last blog post..Normal service will resume shortly.
I just cannot imagine. I am so glad that you’re safe, but I know it must be painful to watch what’s happening to your friends and neighbors. I am keeping all of you in my thoughts!
Rachael’s last blog post..Heads or Tails: Love is in the Air
You and all who are dealing with this horror are in my prayers.
It’s terrible, so terrible.
Jeanette’s last blog post..Flower girl
Dealing takes time. We had tons of fires on the west coast before we moved. I remember hos scary it was when they were so close and hurting so many. Just take your time with the dealing. Glad you are safe.
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