More than a good neighbor

 We are thankful to be in a neighborhood that is safe, not really social, but you know that if you need a helping hand,  just ask.

In the month of November a severe wind and rain storm hit the Northwest... right here in Bellevue, also Issaquah, and south to Enumclaw, there was major damage.  One death.  Thousands were without power and many could not leave their homes due to blocked driveways and streets.

Here in Cherry Crest, we were in a little tiny bubble of  Power !  

Hubby loves to cut wood and help the neighbors.  For many days he was out the whole daylight hours doing just that..cutting wood.

Of the four driveways that were blocked, one family stands out.  Yes, all are good neighbors, 

But... Lui and his family... they did something very special

Lui helped Darrell load the wood as he cut the huge tree on Lui's driveway.  He also gave Darrell a little bag of treats and water.

Then, he asked to come and meet the family.

They arrived with a huge gift bag

First, an amazing and loving card

Then, inside the gift bag....

They picked a wool blanket from Finland, with pine needles, to remind us of the pine trees that had been removed. 

Lui, the photographer, captured this "scene" in their back yard, framed and signed the masterpiece.

They also stayed and visited us for about a half hour.  
That was a gift 

Enjoying our new friend

While this area was hit very hard, to the south our kids had no power

    So we had their company for three days

And to the north, they were also out of power, but had a generator.

   We still had some fun times ...when you can't go to work or school, you can just relax and eat and play games

Yes, we cozied up in our new blanket, and will repeat and repeat !  

BTW--- did the news travel?    My cousin called from Denver... she had no idea, she just wanted a recipe.   

And the family who bought  this home four months ago,  are now renting the house across the street from us.  

All  5 family member were in the home when the tree came down,   miracle  NO injuries !

I live an exciting life  

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