Water Logged

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by Renae Chiovaro on January 20, 2012

Paint Peeling

For those of you that follow How to Have it All on facebook, you already know our home flooded yesterday. I wanted to give you all an update since I won’t be online as much over the coming days.

We had a pipe burst in the jacuzzi tub in our upstairs bathroom. When it broke, a geyser appeared. Unfortunately we were not home at the time. Every room in out house has water damage. It is truly amazing how quickly water can spread through a home. When hubby arrived home he found water running from the kitchen lights and about a 1/2″ of standing water on the first floor. He found the geyser in the upstairs bathroom- water hitting the ceiling.

Needless to say, we have a big mess!

Drying Mats

Our house will have suction mats, hoses, high power fans and dehumidifiers for at least he next five days as it dries out from it’s bath. Hubby and I slept here last night and it is very loud. You can’t even have a conversation without yelling. We will be looking for somewhere to stay for the next few days as soon as we talk to our insurance.

Food Wet

 

Oh, and did I mention my lovely stockpile was ruined too? Yes, sadly all of the work I did two weekends ago to organize is drenched.

M's Ceiling

Even though we are stressed and upset, we have so much to be thankful for. It could have been worse- it always could be worse.

Litsa is going to help me with posts over the next few days and some of my friends will be guest posting. I am just not sure what life will be like in the next few weeks as our house is torn apart.

Thoughts and prayers are much appreciated!

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Renae Chiovaro

Renae is a married working mom of two handsome boys. She works as a registered dental hygienist by day and blogs here at How to Have it All by night. She enjoys cooking from scratch, working in her vegetable garden and functional training.

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Comments

  1. Cheryl Williams says:
    January 20, 2012 at 8:45 am

    Hang in there! Hopefully some good will come out of this, ya never know! Keep smiling ;)

  2. NayNay2doo says:
    January 20, 2012 at 11:34 am

    Renae,
    I am so sorry to read this. Please take care and this will all work out.

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