Colorado flood recovery 2013

Category: Random Stuff | Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2013 8:12 pm

I just returned from a week in Colorado.It was emotionally and physically exhausting!! I had to go out there to help my mom. We have a family home near Estes Park, and it was severely damaged by the recent flood. We will have to tear it down, the foundation is not safe. So, the future is not certain, but we'll decide how next to proceed. We have 3.5 acres, and there is another spot on the land that would be a perfect location to rebuild.
It was sad to see the destruction and aftermath of this historic "500 year flood".
I have to say, the people of Colorado have been strong and are picking up the pieces, cleaning, and getting roads repaired. It will be a long time until it is back to the beautiful way it was.
My mom lost a lot of furniture and household items. It has been extremely hard on her. She was displaced and staying with friends and neighbors since Sept. 13th!
I flew out there, helped pack up and then drove her back here to Lincoln. She has a home here too, so very fortunate!
we have a cool old stone barn on the acreage, which was not flooded, so we were able to fill it with the things we could save. I had to throw out so much! It was amazing to see what damage and destruction the waters did.
All this is so heartbreaking for my family, we will miss the cabin. But- we are so grateful for friends and family that have been so supportive and helpful!
We are not sure what the future will bring, but we will be back there to figure it out!! *sigh*

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Cayuga Morning wrote on Mon Oct 14, 2013 12:54 am:

Hi Kay, I am so sorry for your mother & your family. It is hard to lose a family home like that, and the furniture & belongings. Talk about upheaval! I am guessing this property has been with you all for a while. I am glad that your mother is with you in Lincoln. Best place to be, with family.

My family has vacationed in Estes Park in the past. It is a beautiful place.

I send you & your family best wishes in the aftermath of this disaster.

Jewell wrote on Mon Oct 14, 2013 1:13 am:

Sorry, to hear of the personal destruction. To bad the cabin couldn't be moved to another part of the acreage and placed on a new safe foundation. So glad your mom is home and safe. Belongings can be replaced. People can't be. Take care.

Frank wrote on Mon Oct 14, 2013 2:12 am:

So sad to hear that the property will have to be torn down. But very glad that your Mom is ok. You are a good person Kay.

SongofJoy57 wrote on Mon Oct 14, 2013 6:04 pm:

I am so sorry to hear this. I am keeping you and your family in prayer. <3

Sjoerd wrote on Fri Oct 18, 2013 8:50 am:

How absolutely tragic, Kay. It really pulls at my heartstrings...both for your mum and you.

I sure hope that you guys can come to terms with this tragedy and can get things back to normal in some fashion. I wonder if rebuilding that cabin is something that you will do.

Uggh. Terrible. Hang in there, Kay.
Keep me posted, miss.

Netty wrote on Mon Oct 21, 2013 12:04 pm:

My heart goes out to you and your family Kay.

Kay wrote on Thu Oct 24, 2013 12:49 pm:

Thank you guys for your comments. We have a long road ahead to figure this one out. Just glad my mom is settled into her home here. The mountains will be waiting for us to return.

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