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Old 02-21-2013, 12:58 PM   #1
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I had been to India for a week to visit my wife and our new born daughter - Kanishka. I spent the most beautiful days of my life there with my wife, daughter and Happy. I observed that Happy has changed a lot, I mean he has matured from a boy to a Man
He is the guardian of my daughther and wife. He is always by their side and will never let any stranger to go near them. Bless the little soul. I always worried how Happy would react to our daughter. He is very gentle and I was surprised to see him like that. He sees her from a distance and if allowed will lick her feet. He never showed agression towards baby.
The other thing I noticed was that he missed love, mainly because he was my wife's dog and she was not able to spend time with him. He was glued to me from the time I reached there till I left.
I really feel that God has sent Happy into our lives to make it more 'Happy'er !!!

I was at the peak of my happiness when I returned to Canada. But I did not feel good from the moment I boraded flight in Hong Kong. Something inside me kept telling that something bad is waiting to happen. I reached Candada on 17th Feb around 12PM. I was out of the airport by 1PM. I was very happy because generally it takes around 2-3 hours to finish immigration and to take luggage and come out of airport. Finally, I got the taxi and we headed towards our home at 3526 Smith Ave, Burnaby.

Before reaching there, I saw an accident near our house. I got another bad omen When I reached there, I found that "whole build was taken down by fire". I had lost everything :'(. All my stuff is burnt to ashes. RCMP had thought that I was dead since they did not find me or my body. They were finally relieved that I was safe. But I was devastated, I am still in the shock. I did not have renters insurance, so I wont get a penny from the govt.

I was just happy that the people I love are safe. I was dreaming about getting Po on March 16th, but I think I cannot. I have infomed Donna about this, but we have not yet talked. I am still waiting for her call.

More details about fire are in below links,

Global BC | Burnaby complex gutted in fire was plagued by false alarms, electrical problems

(Updated) Residents face loss of possessions, beloved pets as Burnaby fire destroys 35 suites

Videos of fire - these might be graphic:
Raw Video: Residents rescued from raging apartment fire in Burnaby - Special - Videos | Global BC

Burnaby fire investigation - Morning News - Videos | Global BC

Burnaby fire investigation - News Hour - Videos | Global BC
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Old 02-21-2013, 01:12 PM   #2
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Im sorry life isnt fair sometimes but Im glad you, your family and Happy are safe
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My thoughts are with you and your family.
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OMG! So glad you and your family are safe! Keeping you all in my prayers.
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Belongings can be replaced with time......Thank the Lord, all of you are safe! I just can't imagine loosing everything and you are in my prayers.
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My heart goes out to you and my prayers are for you too. There is nothing fair in this life. Jesus told us that in this life we will have trials but when we put our trust in Him He will help us get through them all. He will provide for you I am sure of that. I thank Him for your health and that of your loved ones and Happy. All the material things you can replace. I tell my friends you can take everything away from me but do not take my faith in Jesus and my bible. Those are precious. I had cancer and even that cannot take my faith away. Give your life and circumstances over to Jesus and you Will come through stronger and just like Job in the bible, you will get all that you need!
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What a devastating fire for so many families and their pets. I am sorry you lost so much but I am relieved that you, your family, and Happy were not hurt. Sending prayers.
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As I read your post, I became sick to my stomach.....I was soooo afraid you were going to get home and get a telegram or a call that something terrible had happened to your baby, your wife or your precious little Happy......Even with the devastation and sense of loss and bewilderment you are having because you lost everything you owned in that fire, it could have been soooooooooo much more tragic a loss for you. As soon as you regain your composure and your sense of stability, you will formulate a plan and work this thru.....thatwas all stuff....probably treasured, important stuff, but it can all be replaced eventually, and what treasures you can not replace, are in your heart qnd memory forever.....I just thank God your precious family and Happy are safe.....I was physically ill, reluctant to even continue to the end of your post.....I just did not want to read that something had happened to them. Sending prayers for you to recoup your losses quickly and get re-established in your life.
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COngratulations on the birth of your daughter. I am so sorry you lost everything, that has to be devastating. I am so happy that you and your family are all safe. I hope there are some agencies that can help you get back on your feet. I'm not sure but some credit cards cover items purchased on them like computers etc if they are lost. I don't know anything about it but maybe check into it.
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Just read your heart-stopping story and am so sorry to hear what happened to your home. What a terrible thing to return to - but I too thought it might end in tragic news that one of your family was ill or hurt or worse. I'm hoping you have found another place to live and can only imagine what a horror starting over is going to be! And probably without a lot of funds that you had to spend on your trip to India. And I know how overly simplistic this sounds but even if you cannot get another dog and have to live on nothing but Ramen noodles, you still have all that really matters in any life - your family. They are alive, safe and doing well and love you.

Think what could have happened had you been home and sleeping during the fire and maybe couldn't get out early enough - fell trying to escape and broke your leg or something and no one got to you in time before the floor beneath you collapsed down into a pit of fire. Your family would be lost without you! Think if instead of losing your apartment, one of your family had gotten badly ill or injured or worse. As bad as losing our possessions is - and I'm not belittling that at all - I'm so glad that all of you are alive and well and still have each other! Hopefully friends and family can rally around and supply you with copies of pictures, help you with furniture and some things to start over. Even if not and you can't replace pictures, replicate mementos and you live in one room with only a hot plate, I'd say you still have all that truly matters in life left. But I am so sorry that you came home to this nightmare. I'll sure be hoping and praying for you as you start all over.

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Thank you for all your prayers. The only comforting news for me is that we decided that my wife will have her delivery in India and not in Canada. I dont want to think about the situation if we had decided to have her delivery here. This thinking shatters me.

But at last everyone is safe. I have found a place to live and the owner has agreed to allow dogs.

I am trying to concentrate on the future to rebuild our family.

Once again, thank you for your support...
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Congratulations on the birth of your daughter. I'm glad that you and your family are all safe.

My family lost everything to a fire when I was in grade school. Not all of it was ashes, but severely smoke damaged. I understand how difficult it is.

I wish you the best going forward.
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Oh, I am so sorry about the fire and how you lost everything. How awful. But glad they were just things, and you and your family and pets are safe.
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sorry for you loss, I read bits and pieces of the news links, if they find the cause of the fire and it was due to negligence on the owners of the building, will that give you means to recoup money for some of what you lost.
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sorry for you loss, I read bits and pieces of the news links, if they find the cause of the fire and it was due to negligence on the owners of the building, will that give you means to recoup money for some of what you lost.
Probably take forever in the courts but that sure would be nice! Poor thing - imagine a long trip with endless, exhausting hours traveling just to get home - to arrive to the sight of nothing but ashes! I'd probably just dissolve into a puddle. I hope the tenants can get something.
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