[Nfbc-info] Cal and Melissa are safe

[Missy]

Thank you EverLee and to all of my NFB family! For now we are safe but have no idea when the mandatory evacuation will be lifted. We feel blessed beyond belief that out home was one of just a few spared, especially since the devastation surrounds our house for miles to the north, south, east and west. 

We cannot tell you how much being a part of the NFB has changed our lives (both Cal and me) and I'm saddened that the last five years have been so overwhelming that I have not been able to be active. We have dealt with our house robbery/arson, Cal having Cancer, me having back surgery, our daughter having cancer and now this. In spite of everything we still know we are very blessed on many fronts and having a family like all of you is definitely one of our blessings! 

We appreciate all of the support you have always given and any prayers we can get!

Love and blessings to all!
The Sanders - Cal (our very own Whozit), Melissa and Smokey

Melissa

> On Oct 13, 2017, at 4:31 AM, EverHairston via NFBC-Info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello Hoby, Cal and Melissa, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. The NFB of California is ready to support you and other Blind victims as a result of this tragic fire.
> Warm regards, 
> 
> Ever Lee Hairston, President
> National Federation of the Blind of California
> H: 323 654.2975
> C: 323 252.9188
> ever.hairston at gmail.com
> 
> You Can Live The Life You Want
> 
> 
> On Oct 11, 2017, at 8:32 PM, Hoby Wedler via NFBC-Info <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I'm so glad all of us from the Federation seem to be safe in Sonoma County.. I am in Petaluma, which is very smoky but not threatened now. We may have to evacuate later this evening or tomorrow depending on the wind conditions. I have many friends in the wine industry who have lost everything. Thank you all for your support!
> 
> Best,
> 
> -- Hoby
> 
>> On Oct 11, 2017, at 9:13 PM, Mary Willows via NFBC-Info <nfbc-info at nfbnet..org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hello All:
>> 
>> I just received a return phone call from Melissa Sanders.  Believe it or
>> not, Cal and Melissa are again threatened by fire.  Everything in their
>> neighborhood for miles is gone except for their home and a few others on
>> their block.  There is nothing left for as far as you can see.  There is
>> still a threat that the wind can change and finish wiping out theirblock.
>> As you may have heard on the news the K mart in Santa Rosa was burned to the
>> ground.  It was two blocks from their home.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Melissa asked me to post this information to let everyone know that they
>> have been evacuated to a hotel in San Jose.  That was the closest hotel with
>> availability because of all of the evacuations.  Cal goes back every day to
>> wet down the house and make sure the house is not burning.  
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Those of us who remember that Cal and Melissa's house burned in a robbery
>> several years ago may also remember that Cal was able to save their kitten.
>> After that the kitten was named Smokey.  I could hear Smokey protesting
>> voraciously in the background while I spoke to Melissa.  She obviously just
>> wants to go home.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I told Melissa that we are pulling for them.  Melissa said to tell you that
>> they love you and she will make contact when this nightmare is over.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Best-
>> 
>> Mary Willows
>> 
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