January 2026

Lessons From A Fire

By Karen Bagnard
Posted: 08/31/2025

Sometimes I daydream about the things I lost in the fire:  The lovely wood furniture like Dad’s side table, the oak chair that was Farfar’s that Dad and I refinished (mostly Dad) and Mom’s little side table with all the drawers; Dad’s painting sign from his work trailer; the Tiffany lamp and dining room shade; the frosted mushroom lamp; my stained glass window of kelp fronds and pods; and so much more.

The sadness has been replaced with a sentimental “walk” through the life I used to have.  Sadness only for the finality of it.  All things are temporary.  Enjoy what you have while you have it.  When it’s all gone, watch for the abundance that will re-enter your life.  It’s coming.  Allow yourself to receive it.