On the 4th Day of Christmas…Finding the Real Meaning in Christmas
What Once Was Lost by Kim Vogel Sawyer follows the lives of individuals and a community effected by a devastating fire. It’s a story that deals with loss, grief, and recovery, and are real-life issues that my family and I have experienced.
While living in Florida, our family of six was hit by the “No Name Storm of the Century.” Hitting our home at high tide, the 14-16 feet waves ripped off the hurricane shutters and broke out windows, as the water rushed through our house, sweeping furniture, household items, toys, and personal items out into the Gulf of Mexico.
During the storm, none of our possessions seem to matter anymore, only the safety of each other and our four daughters.
Surviving through the storm surge, we were evacuated the next day, and spent the next [ … ]