Had a bad day yesterday

[Mobuck]

A fast developing wildfire swept through my homestead, I saved my house but lost a storage building and my shop, tools, and Polaris Ranger. I have 2nd & 3rd degree burns on my left hand and 2nd degree burns on right hand and face. I'm not in much pain but have very limited hand movement due to bandages. Far less than was expected when I was life flighted from the scene. Son and Grandson went to a local hospital after inhaling smoke in the process of burying a smoldering pile of tires. They came out fine thank goodness.
At least today we got 1"+ of soaking rain that will wet down any smoldering spots.

 

[Mobuck]

OOPS , this was Tuesday. Seems I've los t a day.

 

[Al James]

There are some dietary recommendations for patients recovering from burns. Google should provide plenty of guidelines and ideas. Sorry to hear this happened to you. Burns are lame....as is losing your possessions!

 

[jimbo1096]

WOW, anything we can do let us know. Glad your safe and only minor injuries.

 

[arfmel]

Glad your house was saved. Heal quickly.

 

[Dave P.]

That's a very sad thing to hear. Take careful care of the burns, they can be miserable. As mentioned above extra proteins in your diet may help
the healing. Loosing the shop has got to be a blow, can anything in it be salvaged?
Hopefully the insurance company will be cooperating.
Again, sorry to hear about this.

 

[jkmo]

Sorry to hear of your troubles. Hope all gets better soon. Hang in there!

 

[Colonialgirl]

Sorry to hear about your loss but glad you survived.

 

[HarryD2]

Sorry to hear, praying you heal quickly and they can keep your pain in check.

 

[RC44Mag]

That sucks, sorry to hear that. youre likely sick of hearing it but it could have been much worse. Don’t know if that helps but no lives were lost. Keep on top of your burns, don’t let them get infected. Best wishes

 

[turd]

Very sorry to hear. Many of my relatives are involved in farming. This year's drought has made things pretty scary out in the country. Was it started by machinery? Some farmers in South Dakota are harvesting with a water wagon or truck nearby, just in case.

Hopefully you will find relief from the pain of your burns. I will pray for you and your family. Glad you all are alive. Stuff can be replaced, lives cannot.

 

[nekvermont]

I'm so sorry to hear that, Mobuck. Glad you were able to save your house and that no one was more seriously hurt. Hope everything turns out OK.

 

[Bear Paw Jack]

Glad you are safe. Prayers for a speedy recovery. If you need anything let us know.

 

[Watchman]

Prayers from Iowa!

Farming is tough, even tougher when you're on fire. Heal quickly!
And good luck with your insurance company - I sure hope you were insured!

 

[contender]

My friend,, it pains me to know you are injured, & suffered a fire. But I'm glad you can heal, and your son & grandson are ok. The loss of the shop & stuff, hopefully your insurance will cover most of it. We all know that you'll still not recover some things. But a life is irreplaceable.
Get well soon!

 

[Mobuck]

It may not as bad I expected. We talked to the insurance company today and they are 100% cooperative. I was concerned that they might balk since was an onsite burn pit even though there had not been a fire for quite some time. My best guess was something had been covered and smoldering when the blast of wind shook something loose.
Lot's of folks are offering assistance--guess good deeds of the past DO come back around. My local rural electric company sent an oversized crew to replace the meter pole and they spent 1/2 day doing cleanup on top of what was expected. Five strong motivated young men make a LOT of progress in 4 hours. One neighbor delivered a table full of food this evening. From the reports of family members, there's a stack of offers building up that helps me get a better outlook on this catastrophe.
My family has been prominent in this community for close to 150 years. My Son commented that people he'd never seen before were offering help and he was surprised. I just reminded him he had a last name and for many people that was all they needed to know. I'm certainly humbled and proud to see the display of generosity.
Thanks everyone on rugerforum for the good thoughts.

 

[Jeepnik]

Prayers up. Been there done that on the burns. My advice. Pay no attention to the internet. Do EXACTLY what your burn specialist tells you to do. If debriedment is necessary, and it sounds like it will be, it's gonna hurt but done properly it can minimize scaring and possible loss of mobility from same.

 

[Mike J]

Prayers for you & your family.

 

[Selena]

Sorry to hear you are going through this

 

[akbluz]

Prayers for you and your family. I hope you heal quickly.

 

[powder smoke]

Sad state of affairs Praying for a quick recovery ps

 

[kentucky yeti]

Hoping for a fast recovery and a good insurance agent. The rain you got yesterday is coming down right now here. We have had several field fires from combines. Driest I have ever seen it here in my life. We've had burn bans for 2 months. I'm very surprised you don't have them. You aren't that far from me. The winds have been gusty all week (up to 40 mph Wednesday). Conditions have been scary, especially living literally surrounded by woods, in case there was a field fire here. Glory be to God for the rain we are getting today, that you got yesterday.

 

[tarbe]

So glad no serious injuries were suffered and that the aftermath is proving to be a blessing. Trials have a way of changing our focus, for certain.

We had lots of rain yesterday in southern MO...hope your hot spots are all drenched.

 

[contender]

Good folks are always remembered and respected. Bad folks are always remembered but not respected. You are receiving the rewards of your respect in your community by the people who know you and your family reputation. If I were closer and could, I’d be there to help you as well.

 

[Johnnu2]

Prayers on the way Mobuck.......

J.

 

[ronto]

Good to hear you and your family are safe. Physical items can be replaced. You may want to consider an independent public insurance adjuster to deal with your insurance company. They know how to get you the maximum settlement possible. Go to the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters (NAPIA) to find one in your area. Good luck and God bless.

 

[Shotgungibbs]

Things can be replaced, you cannot. Prayers for you and your family. Get well quick!

 

[mishtub]

Prayers for you and your family. I hope you have a rapid healing from your injuries.

 

[Armybrat]

That is sad to hear.
Many Good thoughts to heal quickly and to get your homestead back to normal ASAP.

 

[FlyingZebra]

Take your time and heal well
With those burns you are vulnerable
Be extra careful as you get through this process