The news was grim.  Four adults and an infant died in the explosion.  G and I knew the elderly couple that died in the first house.  We’d often walked past and complimented them on their lovely garden.  They lived there at least as long as we’ve lived in our homes.

     Eight homes were lost in the fires that followed the explosion.  Twenty-four homes suffered damage.  Having been through the aftermath of a fire in the house next door to us and the subsequent smoke damage our home suffered I truly sympathize with these people.

     The town has rallied to make certain these people have support, shelter, clothing, and other needs taken care of at this time.  Donations are pouring in and I do hope it is enough.  Some of these people were renters and had no insurance.  It is heart rending to know that they’ve lost everything.