I was insured, and but for that would probably be totally at odds and not knowing my next step. My insurance company stood by me...put me in the Marriott Residents Inn and cut a check so I could meet my immediate needs of food and clothing.
My Son and Daughter and Daughter in law were and have been of enourmous help to me and I've had my sisters for long distance support as well.
I've discovered that I'm a very fortunate person. My former workplace collected quite a bit of money for me (I've been retired for 3 years now)...and I've received wonderful cards and packages from my post card groups. A few nights ago my local art group held a "shower" where I received so much fabric and notions that it took me 3 trips with my car (which came to no harm in the fire)to get it all to my efficiency suite. It's now filling a coat closet!...bags on bags of stash builders.
I regret the loss of all my photos and some special gifts given to me by family and friends....but the rest, I've discovered is replaceable and rather fun to shop for.
I can't waste my time feeling all sorry for myself...it won't change the situation or bring things back. As soon as I saw my condo unit on fire, with the windows blown out from the heat, I had to resign myself to the fact that things would be different for a while.
I've never been one for antiques or precious jewels and furs....
anyway, as you can see, I've already replaced my computer and am back up and running.
I'll move into an apartment while waiting to hear if the condos will be re-built and once settled, will be fine and dandy.
So...take a lesson from me. Be insured!..it's the only thing that's gotten me through the financial end of rebuilding a life.
