Our Home...

[Zoe Pearn]

Hey everyone...

As you may or may not know, our house went under in the flood on Wednesday. The last couple of days have been spent cleaning it all up. Today all the internal plaster (walls) have been taken down and it's basically just an empty shell. At least it's still structurally sound and it didn't hit the ceilings, it came a foot underneath the ceilings. Which is lucky considering, as if that happened our house would probably have to have been demolished.

I've got some pictures that I've found from a neighbour on Facebook if you want to see. They're of our house underwater which were taken from a boat. There's also a video which I got a mention in, and that truly shows some of the devastation in our street. Please watch it as I think it really sums up how we're all feeling right now. It's truly like hell on earth, I will never forget the smell. Josh is pretty traumatised by it all, which is the hardest thing, as well as not being able to enjoy our newborn daughter Lola.

This is the front of our house at the flood peak:



The house on the right is the view of our backyard at the peak:



http://video.couriermail.com.au/1742...e-springs-back

The community spirit has been amazing. We'll be out of our home for quite some time, just living with my Dad at this point. It will take at least a month for everything to dry out enough to even begin any type of repairs/rebuilding. Because of the scale of the disaster in our city, and the amount of rebuilding that will have to be done in Brisbane, it will most likely be 6 months to a year before we can go back.

I will post photos or something when I can face looking at them. Believe it or not, looking at our home underwater is easier for me as at least it still looks a bit like what I knew as our home not the wasteland it has become.

Thanks for thinking of us, and I'll keep you updated when I can.

[mummytothree]

lots of love and prayers continuing to come your way Zoe!!!

[KateD]

Oh, Zoe. I can't even begin to imagine what it's like seeing your home like that, and the upheaval your life is in. Lots of prayers coming your way

[MissKim]

You have my thoughts and prayers.

[luckyme]

You and your family are in my thoughts. What powerful pictures.

[Kara]

I'm so sorry, Zoe!

[sprauncey1]

I'm so sorry Zoe! Prayers coming your way!

[misfitinmn]

How very tragic, I am so very very sorry, Zoe! It is amazing the power of people coming together after tragedies like this. I'm sending all my prayers your way!

[MamaBee]

Oh my gosh... I just can't imagine what you are going through... you are in my thoughts and prayers!

[SweetMelissa]

Oh my goodness I am so sorry to hear this.

[SmallMoments]

I'm so sorry, Zoe.

[Lizzy257]

I'm so sorry Zoe. Thinking of you all.

[nikkiARNGwife]

Zoe my heart just aches for you and your family. I can't imagine how hard that is to deal with...you and your entire area will be in my prayers.

[deepounds]

I know we're not supposed to use curse words on here, but "DAMN"! Thank goodness you & your family are safe, but it's horrible what you're having to deal with right now. I'm so very sorry!

It IS reassuring to see how people pull together when things like this happen, and I know you'll all take care of each other in the difficult days ahead. Meanwhile, hopefully it helps also to know that there are so many people thinking of you and praying on your behalf.

[gypsystar]

I can't even imagine . Lots of prayers for you, your family and your community.

[ZaCola3]

My heart is with you and all of your neighbors Zoe! I cannot even imagine what you must be going through! Big hugs!

[Paula]

Zoe, my love and prayers are with you, your family, and neighborhood. I can't even begin to fathom what you all are going through.

[schock77]

Oh Zoe.... my heart goes out to you all. I can't imagine how you must feel. I travelled to New Orleans here in the US after KAtrina and few times since then and so I know the toughest part is how long and stressful rebuilding a whole area can be. We will be thinking of you all and praying that things are as close to "normal" as they can be considering the situation. HUGS!

[scrappinsweetie]

hugs and prayers Zoe. I know what it is like to see your home in ruins. My heart aches deeply for you and your family. You are all in our prayers.

[Aggie Aviso]

I will be keeping you, your family and all those devastated by the flooding in my thoughts and prayers Zoe! Thank God you are safe!

[knlchevys]

Wow! You're in my prayers. That's devastating.

[Lyd]

Wow Zoe! Sending all my P & PT!

ETA: Just watched the video. I love it when a community comes together like that!

[purple_colourz]

You'll be in my prayers Zoe. Lots of hugs!

[pomi]

I'm so sorry, Zoe! I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

[heathergw]

I'm so sorry Zoe, you and your family and your community are in my thoughts and prayers.

[mrshobbes]

A friend of mine lost everything when her home went under too. (she had to spend 12 hours waiting for rescue on her roof) I'm so sorry this happened, and I'll be praying for you and yours. I'm so happy though that the whole community is helping! Makes you realize just how tight the ties that bind people can be

[newfiemountiewife]

I'm so sorry, Zoe. I will be keeping your family in my thoughts in the coming days. ((hugs))

[breakingbrie]

Oh, Zoe, I'm so sorry for you and your community!! I can't even imagine! Sending lots of hugs and prayers to you and all the families affected!!!!

[chloe]

So sorry you have to go through that, Zoe! (((hugs))) and thoughts coming your way.

[KyRainbow]

Oh Zoe...my heart just breaks for you. Keeping you and your family, and your entire community in my thoughts and prayers.

[Leah]

Oh Zoe...our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. {{hugs}}

[terrab]

So sorry that you are having to go through this and don't get to enjoy your precious time with your newborn. Your family and community are in my thoughts and prayers.

[rach3975]

I'm so sorry, Zoe! I can't imagine how hard this is for your family and community.

[Jengerbread88]

Praying for you...

[crecia27]

I'm praying for your family and your entire community Zoe!

[nietis]

You'll be in my thoughts, Zoe!!!

[MandaT]

So sorry! You are in my thoughts & prayers.

[scrapperjade]

OMGoodness Zoe! I am just shocked and horrified that you and your community are having to go through this! I just can't imagine how hard this must be for you and your family.

Huge HUGS!!

[Libby Pritchett]

Oh Zoe. I'm absolutely in tears for you. Sending lots of love and prayers!

[Ginger_79]

So sorry for you Zoe. I will keep your famiy and neighbours in my thoughts. I hope the renovation will go as quickly as possible.

[nun69]

oh Zoe, my heart goes out you all~

[ScrapShabby]

Wow..... that is heart-wrenching. I can't even imagine having to deal with that. I am so sorry for you and your family. Positive thoughts and prayers sweetie.

[Tracie Stroud]

I'm so sorry Zoe! You're in our prayers.

[lisabranka]

Sending you prayers and positive thoughts!!

[ColleenSwerb]

Oh my word, there just are no words for what you're all having to go through. I am truly so very sorry Zoe. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all.

[profiler_mar]

So sorry Zoe. Lots of positive thoughts and prayers with you and all victims of this devastation.

[mlrw70]

I'm so sorry for all that you and your family have to go through. Prayers for you!

[Priscilla]

((hugs))

[lovely1m]

I am so sorry, Zoe. Hugs!

[RealRach]

Sending out prayers and thoughts for you, your family, your community. Wow....