Worst case scenario January 30, 2007 ~ 3:14 pm
Posted by Julie in : Urban Family , trackbackWhen I was in middle school, a girl in my class lost her house in a fire. Her family was away at that time, so they were all spared, but when they returned the house was gone along with everything in it. This in itself was inconceivable to me at age 11, but what haunted me for years was that they also lost their pets: a kitten and some fish. The fish were boiled alive in their bowl, the kitten was found right by the door where it had been overcome by smoke. This still comes back to me when I least expect it and wakes me out of a sound sleep.
One of my friends had this nightmare come true this week. Nanner has lost her house and practically everything in it to fire. She and her son are safe, but all of her indoor cats died and they were her babies. So far the insurance company is taking care of her, but insurance companies have a history of screwing people over. We are in the process of setting up some way to help her rebuild, so watch this space. In the meantime, head over to her blog and let her know you’re thinking of them. I’m sure it would mean the world to her and Nate.
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Oh my goodness that is so horrible….
Oh my. I have been so wrapped up in my own little world that I have neglected to visit my cyber-friend’s blogs. I have been the proverbial “busy.” Whatever! Nanner is a DOLL and deserves our support.
That’s so sad. Who hasn’t had nightmares about that very thing?
my god that is terrible
Jules,
Let me know what you’re putting together. I haven’t had a chance to call her, but I want to help out. Anything you need from me, let me know.
Vince~ESC, Aimee, and I are thinking of putting up links to her paypal. That way she gets the money directly without having to deal with mail. We’ll definitely let you know.
Sparky~I can’t even imagine actually living it.
Jay~It’s the part about the cats that gets me. My cat has been given a lot of extra love this week because of it.
Catt~Exactly. She’s blog family, dammit.
Scout~I wish I lived closer to her so I could go and help out!