Jim and I have never had a tree hit our house...this house or our home in Illinois. We managed to get through IKE unscaithed.....but Josh and Randi living in the fine state of Texas had a run in with the dead tree across the fence in the neighbor's yard. When the winds got strong, half of that tree fell and hit the back of their house. There are actual holes in Randi's closet and the eaves are torn off the back of the house. There are numerous holes in the roof not visable when inside...other than if you are hiding in Randi's closet. There is even a hole in their chimney. We know it could have been much worse and they were counting their blessings, but it was traumatic non the less.Now we are wondering what should be done about the other half of the "evil dead tree". The neighbor is an elderly widow who is ill and is not inclined to have it removed.....so now what?! It is leaning right toward the kitchen and next time there is a strong wind it will probably take out the breakfast nook and several windows.
Tomorrow the roofer and the contractor are going to try and figure out what exactly will need to be done and when it will be done. I am praying for a swift resolution to this problem.....and I am also praying the other half of the tree doesn't fall on another portion of the house.
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Never in a million years would you expect a hurricane to hit the Tyler/Longview area! Seriously though, I'm glad they are ok and that they will be able to get things taken care of. I know you are relieved that everything is over and everyone is ok.
PRETTY BIG TREE! They will get it fixed and life will go on. I still say get that Small Group together & cut that tree.
Doesn't look like fun. So sorry it had to happen to their nice home. Oh well sometimes dear old mother nature is not to kind. We will pray that it will be resolved soon. Mom and Dad
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