Oh, UR, this is an overwhelming story... I am moved by your fierce love and devotion to your kids, that you would do all that you did to save them. This tragedy is absolutely surreal.
UR, I'm sending you and your daughters my prayers!! I wish you strength and courage at every point, and especially whenever you are tempted to despair. I pray that your family will rise from the ashes--literally--and your daughters will be restored to you in complete physical and emotional health. That your family life will have a new dawn after this dreadful night.
I really pray that you can feel supported by the love of your local community right now, as well as this one, and that somehow our love will lift up your burden so that you can begin to truly breathe, and breathe with hope. Not just for this minute but for the duration.
We all feel so powerless now, but we care about you very, very much!
(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((UR & girls)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
bebu
Edited to add: I think your being an ex-marine really helped you in your decisive actions... do you feel so, too?