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(Message started by: juvy on Oct 27^th, 2005, 6:48pm)

Title: Vibes and advice needed
Post by juvy on Oct 27^th, 2005, 6:48pm

Dear all,

First thanks for taking the time to read this. I know I havn't been on much lately.

I need vibes for my sister and her family. An electrical fire burned her house to the ground today and she's lost everything. Thankfully she was the only one home and the kids were at school. She did lose two canine family members and a furball kitten. Her wedding dress and all her wedding stuff for the wedding in December...everything.

She's has 3 special needs children, a daughter with Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome and epilepsy, two visually impaired boys and a foster child who came from a home of abuse.

It's amazing that when you hear of this happening to unknown strangers, your heart goes out to them but when it's one of your own, your heart bleeds. I feel so helpless being so far away and unable to jump on a plane and go help.

As for advice...does anyone know any agencies around Austin, Texas that could help? They lived in an old farmhouse and the owner didn't have any insurance. The red cross is paying for their hotel room until Monday and given them a gift certificate to Wal Mart for clothes.

Thanks,
April
aka Juvy

Title: Re: Vibes and advice needed
Post by kimmiedawn81 on Oct 27^th, 2005, 6:52pm

April, I live a long ways away from Texas, but I can send you tons of vibes to your sister and her family. My thoughts and prayers go out to them.

Title: Re: Vibes and advice needed
Post by nani on Oct 27^th, 2005, 6:56pm

The Red Cross should have a list of other agencies that can help, April. Catholic Charities, the Salvation Army, etc.
I'm sending a whole bunch of vibes and prayers for them all, hun. She should probably contact CYFD to see if the foster child has any benefits available for a situation like this.
hugs, nani

Title: Re: Vibes and advice needed
Post by juvy on Oct 27^th, 2005, 7:40pm

Thanks Kimmi and Nani.

I've checked out the Red Cross website and they have a long list of partner agencies so i hope there are a few branches near Rie and that the Red Cross will continue to help. The foster child isn't via the state. She's taken custody of Kyle from our 2nd cousin.

Well, I've been told by both the Texas family and my husband here that I need to rest so I don't exhaust myself or put too much stress on the baby. Goofy people think I'll actually be able to sleep??

I'm just extremely glad and thankful that we didn't lose her or the kids. makes me wish I could reach out and touch them all to make sure they're save....we've lost too many family members and friends lately....okay i'm officially rambling so I'm going to go lay down before I upset the hubby further.

I wish you all a good day/night and hope everything is well.

April

Title: Re: Vibes and advice needed
Post by Charlie on Oct 27^th, 2005, 8:42pm

That sucks big time.

I'm sending all the vibes I can find.

Let us know what we can do.

Charlie

Title: Re: Vibes and advice needed
Post by cootie on Oct 27^th, 2005, 10:54pm

That is terrible.....I am so sorry !!!!!! Hope they get the help they need !!! Old houses sure can have some crappy wireing problems and faults.......and so much to worry about. Do they know what started it ? Helping hand vibes Pam

Title: Re: Vibes and advice needed
Post by Carl_D on Oct 27^th, 2005, 10:59pm

Sorry to hear about your sisters house. I know that has to be really rough for the kids. Losing everything in a fire is devastating for an adult, but can be very traumatic for a child.
Sending all the vibes I can and saying a prayer.

Peace,
Carl D

Title: Re: Vibes and advice needed
Post by sandie99 on Oct 28^th, 2005, 2:23am

April,
I'm so sorry for your sister.
My thoughts & prayers are with her and her family. [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif] [smiley=hug.gif]

Best wishes,
Sanna