Comments on: The Evacuation

By: Robin

Robin — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 07:40:47 +0000

Barbara,
First, To you and your family, I am glad you are all safe and will be celebrating Thanksgiving at your home with your family.
Second, I want to say — what a small world this is—
I live in Honolulu, my twin sister lives in San Diego. During the fires, my friend Brenda who lives here in Honolulu, forwarded this Blog, to me. Brenda Home schools her children, that is how she came to read this– The Evacuation. It sounded much like what my sister and her family were going through when they evacutated their home. Video taping their belongings and thinking “why didn’t we do this sooner. What to take with them when they evacutated etc. When my sister was finally back home and safe,I told her about the blog that I read. Off hand I couldn’t remember your full name— only a Barbara, who is a columnist in the San Diego area. I told my sister I would forward your story to her. Well, here is where the “small world” comes in. My sister is Joyce Levi… a family friend of the Filibas, your son’s girlfriend Michele’s family! Small World… don’t you agree.
Again… Glad your family is safe. Have a blessed Thanksgiving!
Aloha from Honolulu..
Robin

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:34:29 +0000

I can’t imagine how frightened you all must have been, hope you’re all doing okay now, with best wishes from the UK

By: Renee

Renee — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:53:48 +0000

Dear Barbara
I hope you and your family are doing OK now. God be with you and your friends and neighbors.

By: Maria O'Brien

Maria O'Brien — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:23:25 +0000

Dear Barbara and family,
I shared your story with my 4th grade class. We hope you have found safety and all are doing well. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Park Avenue School
4th Graders
Port Chester, NY

By: Debbie Lurie

Debbie Lurie — Sun, 28 Oct 2007 09:41:45 +0000

Barbara,
You have always answered my letters and it is my turn to answer yours. Of course, the first priority is life. As my neighbor watched his house burn down a few years ago – once he realized his children were not home – his next words were that his photos were gone. You had time, thank goodness, and you packed exactly the right things. You packed the memories that could be handed down from generation to generation – L’dor v’dor. I have not kept up with the news since I have been in the hospital with my eldest son. He is now recuperating. We will be praying that all is well for you and your family. You have given so much to others, you have a good neshamah. Be well.

By: Izola

Izola — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 21:24:35 +0000

Thank you for sharing your story. It pains me to see so many families in the same situation as yours. I hope the firefighters can contain all the fires soon. May god bless you and and the families affected.

By: Ana Pereira

Ana Pereira — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 11:16:08 +0000

Dealing with fire situations is awful, but we are survivers and so are you. Good luck and may you and your family have all the support you need right now. God be with you.

By: Maria

Maria — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 08:01:17 +0000

Wow! It is sad to read about what you and your family are going through right now. I too, feel like I know you through your newsletter. My family and I are praying for you and hope that the fires are put out soon. I write to you from
Fresno, California. Keep us up to date so that we may know that you and your family are OK. God bless you and yours and may He keep you safe always.

By: Ms. Delgado

Ms. Delgado — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 04:22:33 +0000

Sad Greetings from Puerto Rico:
My heart is with you and your family in this hard moment.
I hear the Cable News and can’t imagine how hard it could be. Hope health and well being comes upon your family…Have and love one another..the rest will come later.
Sincerely Ms Delgado

By: Hannah

Hannah — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 00:51:56 +0000

Dear Mrs. Feldman: I am six years old and I want you to know that I am sorry about the fire. I want to tell you that I like your newsletter; I play with the ideas. I hope you are safe.
Love
HannaH