You find out what’s most important.
A good friend of mine lost his home, and nearly everything in it (except his laptop, camera, Christmas platter, and his wife’s contacts) due to a fire. He caught the fire while it was still in one room, but his fire extinguisher malfunctioned, and may not have been enough anyway.
His children weren’t at home at the time, and the smoke alarm woke him and his wife in time that they were able to get out safely- but the house burned totally.
They’ve received clothes, and offers of furniture and bedding, but are currently staying at her parents’, and a friend of theirs is preparing a rental home for them to move into.
While they have the technical necessaries (a roof, clothes, vehicle, etc), they’ve lost so much that it’s hard to adjust. And as he’s a writer, the loss of several recently written chapters was included in the list.
If you would like to help, visit this brilliant writer’s blog for his address and requests, or go here to donate directly to a fund set up specifically to help them rebuild their home, or build a new one.
There are many worthy causes in the world, but we all care about our friends. And this is one of mine.
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I’m glad Travis and his family are safe. You’re a true “fiend”. After all a “fiend” in need is a…okay, I’ll let it go, now.
I’m certain Travis appreciates all you’re doing.
Pinhole’s last blog post..The End Is Neat
I’m glad their safe too. You know that there’s over 100 donors on the fundraiser blog? I think that’s awesome!
And you are one of mine. The blessing in all of this has been the support my many friends have given me. Y’all will never know how much easier dealing with this ordeal has been because of the kindness, compassion and love others have shown me and my family. Thank you.
Travis Erwin’s last blog post..Pictures
Aw Travis! You know, it makes *me* feel good to see how many people care about you! We may not be able to fix everything, but we gotcher back.
I just found out about this b/c of my recent lack of internet. I can’t even believe it, I feel so horrible for Travis…
grace’s last blog post..new year horror
No kidding. I think we were all a bit “Uhhh….” when we first saw his post.