Sunday, January 18, 2009

Newspaper

And here is the newspaper link. I have one correction to make, the boys were not home when the fire started.
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33 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 18, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    How amazing are these people that live inside your computer? $7,000?? WOW!! I know it is just the tip of the iceburg but WOW. You have truly amazing friends on-line and off. I feel blessed to "know" you, for you have taught me a lot. May God continue to bless you and your family

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  2. Janna LeadbetterJanuary 18, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    It's just a fabulous article, moved me to tears.

    Best to you, Travis.

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  3. alex ketoJanuary 18, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    The article seems pretty good. Maybe you shouldn't wrap tomorrows fish with it.

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  4. Leigh RussellJanuary 18, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    What an inspiring outcome from such a terrible experience.

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  5. DavidJanuary 18, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    I wish he had included the URL for your blog and not just its name.

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  6. PattiJanuary 18, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    wow. i love us...

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  7. MichelleJanuary 18, 2009 at 11:00 AM

    It warms your soul... I love it!

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  8. Melissa AmateisJanuary 18, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    Awesome article, Travis, and so wonderful that so, so many people have offered their help and support, no matter if it be prayers or books or money. Renews your faith in mankind.

    You're still in my prayers. :-)

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  9. AaronJanuary 18, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    Sensationalist journalism at it's best. ;)

    All kidding aside, a nicely written article.

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  10. G. B. MillerJanuary 18, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    Excellent article Travis.

    Hope things are still going smoothly for you.

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  11. debraJanuary 18, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    See, we DO live in the same town. And like people who live in the same town we take care of one another , one brick at a time. The Power of One.

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  12. BarrieJanuary 18, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    Heart-warming article. And I loved how he mentioned the My Town Monday posts. :)

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  13. Charles GramlichJanuary 18, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    Very nice write-up, sans that one error.

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  14. MonnikJanuary 18, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    I'm so glad you received such a great response, Travis.

    And I hope things are to their 'new normal' very soon.

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  15. BeeJanuary 18, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    Travis - I've been thinking about you so much. The article is great; it is nice for people to read about kindness for a change.

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  16. Clare2eJanuary 18, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    If there weren't an error, it wouldn't be journalism! But you sound solid and sane in your quotes, and if it's a feel-good story that helps other people reach out, well yay!

    What you said at the Habitat site about not having to stress to prioritize and being able to jump in with whatever your family needs and wants to do next is exactly what we'd wish for you, whatever stress relief we can help provide.

    Plus laughs and chicken gravy.
    Tell me you got the pallet-full of chicken gravy!

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  17. AnnieJanuary 18, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    Thanks for posting the link. I hope things are going well today and that your spirits have been raised by the love that surrounds you and your family.

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  18. RebJanuary 18, 2009 at 6:41 PM

    Travis, that was great. I am amazed at the amount that has been raised already.

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  19. laughingwolfJanuary 18, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    continued prayers to you and yours, bud

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  20. JMJanuary 18, 2009 at 7:48 PM

    Keeping your family in my thoughts. It was a well written article...

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  21. CloudiaJanuary 18, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    Judging by your blog posts, you may have a real future in NONfiction! Now I'm off to read the article. Best Wishes, Travis
    Aloha

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  22. RickJanuary 18, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    I try not to read the paper so much because it's so damned depressing, but reading the article about you and your family caused me to see that newspaper articles can be written with empathy as well. You have a lot of good friends out here that you've never met, Travis!

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  23. Barbara MartinJanuary 18, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    Travis, I don't know why you were worried about the article...it's a great article about the goodness of friends wherever they are.

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  24. NAVAL LANGAJanuary 19, 2009 at 12:28 AM

    Mr. Travis Ervin

    I read the article.
    I liked one sentence: has seen his friends step forward, a community of friends he's never met, never even talked with.

    That's the life, Gentleman. And we really get what we give to the society and the friends.

    God bless you.

    Naval Langa
    SHORT STORIES by NAVAL LANGA
    Another Interesting Blog
    BIG CITIES OF INDIA

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  25. Sepiru ChrisJanuary 19, 2009 at 1:38 AM

    Cheers Travis,

    Good for you; I hope everything continues onwards and upwards.

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  26. the walking manJanuary 19, 2009 at 2:58 AM

    The article was good.

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  27. JunosmomJanuary 19, 2009 at 5:00 AM

    The definition of "having met" may have to be expanded some day. I have blog friends that know as much or more about me than ones that live nearby. Nice article.

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  28. StacyJanuary 19, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    That is a great article, even with the one error.

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  29. preTzelJanuary 19, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    That story really hit home about how even though we are separated by computer monitors, CAT lines, modems, phone lines, etc we all are a community.

    May your blessings continue to grow by leaps, bricks, and bounds Travis.

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  30. Crystal PharesJanuary 19, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    I think it is great that they did the article, Travis.

    You are still in our prayers. Talk to you soon! - Crys

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  31. UnknownJanuary 19, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    I haven't commented on any of your previous posts about the fire. It's just so hard to know what to say. But it makes me feel better about the world around me to know that when it really matters, people step up and take care of each other.

    And not only how other people are taking care of you, but the way you handle the situation, yourself. I'm so proud to know you.

    you're always in my thoughts, always in my prayers...

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  32. MicheleJanuary 19, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    Wonderful article, Travis. All the best to you and your family!

    Michele

    P.S. Inaccuracies are common in journalism... just happened a few months ago in an article on our family too. :)

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  33. Lana GramlichJanuary 20, 2009 at 12:34 AM

    Thanks for sharing. Glad to hear you've rec'd some good, solid help. :)

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