03/01/2025
Destiny, Chance or a Lemon? GVE property located in Lake Placid,NY was my primary residence and got hit HARD 2x, only 6 years apart.
Some people can live in the same house for over 25 years and not have a single devastating house event, while others can have multiple in short period of time.
First, In January 2018 the house suffered from a massive flood that destroyed 75% interior and 100% airbnb portion of the house due to unforeseen inclement weather, -40 degree temps resulting in frozen pipes and extensive water damage. The airbnb portion of the house needed to be gutted to its bare bones of cement foundation and beams and rebuilt. It took 4 months and $145k, not fully covered by homeowners insurance. I had to dig deep to find the money and emotional strength to recover. In a way I sold my soul, gave up on my passions, quit my coaching and public speaking practice and worked 3 Physician Assistant jobs to finally get out of the accumulated $90k debt. It took me 3 years to recover financially and become debt free again.
My emotional wellbeing came when I got my very first dog at 8weeks old only 1 month after the flood. Tucker gave me so much happiness, love and energy. He got me outside of my comfort zone and I found myself connecting again, he gave me confidence and hope for new beginnings.
My home was renovated and the airbnb was better then ever before. Life was good again! Tucker was the business mascot and became the highlight for my Airbnb guests visits.
Then the unthinkable, unimaginable happened. On Feb 18, 2024 I had a devastating house fire and 100% of my home, including the loss of my beloved Tucker. I went to run an errand and in a short time the house exploded, the investigation still undergoing, but my suspicion is cause due to lithium batteries in mobile WiFi device.
Now one can try to find the strength and motivation again to rebuild or take a step back and reflect if it's time to let go, walk away and find home wherever I AM.
Life has unusual twists and turns, and certainly I've had my share. what I've learned is that grief is a powerful emotion and acceptance in Gods way and trusting with faith was the only way out of my suffering. Amen🙏
