SUPERIOR, Colo. — The path from destruction to fulfillment lasted much longer than they expected. But Karma Sherpa said the feeling is worth it.
"We're very excited and happy to be back after displaced for two years," Karma Sherpa said.
He and his wife Dafuti Sherpa have two children. The family lost everything when the Marshall Fire destroyed their home on Dec. 30, 2021.
"This whole journey, even though took long, a lot of people came along our journey and support us in building a house and working every day," Karma Sherpa said.
Before they officially stepped into their newly rebuilt home in the Sagamore neighborhood in Superior, the Sherpas held a ritual from their home country of Nepal.
"This is called Temdel," Karma Sherpa said. "This step is very important for Sherpa culture."
The ritual is essentially to bring good fortune to their new home.
The Sherpas moved five times in two years, collecting donations to replace clothes and other belongings lost in the fire. During the rebuilding process, they initially faced a $200,000 shortfall in insurance before finally working things out.
Dafuti Sherpa said she is thankful for all the people who supported them.
"Lots of people working together to bring, it's not just us," Dafuti Sherpa said. "Friends, family and our builder."
Once inside, they said prayers and unveiled an altar sent from Nepal by Karma Sherpa's brother.
But, he said, what's most important is celebrating the people who have helped and who will help them make new memories in their new home.
"These are the things that always keep and treasure in our heart," Karma Sherpa said.
The chapter of their life that started in flames finally ends in friendship and relief that they have returned home.
"Rest of the day is more relaxing and it's a celebration," Karma Sherpa said.
9NEWS followed two other families throughout the rebuilding process after the fire. The Chavez family decided to use modular homes instead of rebuilding and moved in this past summer. The Ferrington family hopes to move into their new home by Christmas.
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