My wife left to go pick up our kids from school on Monday. While she was gone our house caught on fire. We lost everything including 12 dogs(9 puppies) I was an hour and a half away at work. I am not a begging man but if any of you would consider sharing our go fund me or donating we would be forever grateful. This is the toughest thing I have ever gone through. We are in a small motel with nowhere to go at this time. I’m really struggling with it all. Thanks everyone.
-Don (Jim)
Terrible, so so sorry for you and your family.
So sorry. This is terrible.
Sucks and prayers …
So sorry for your loss.
I’m so profoundly sorry for your loss. It does sound like all human beings made it out okay physically. That is such a blessing. The one aspect you could never rebuild from went unscathed. Though the news of the animals is unbelievably tragic and sad. Tears me up so I can only imagine how it is affecting you and your family who loved them and looked after them.
Donated to the cause. You should up that limit if you can. I think you’re already pushing the ceiling. Now is not the time to put limits on the guardrails that are in place. Those guardrails being that you and your family are loved and that collective love will have your family’s back.
If you need anyone to listen to you, a shoulder to cry on, a person to vent at and yell at out of frustration, whatever…. Just hit me up, brother. Be strong. Be emotionally honest. Tears are not only okay but they can be cathartic. I’ll be thinking of you and your loved ones.
So sorry to hear this, Don. Keep your head up, better days ahead.
Oh man I’m really sorry this happened. And I’m sorry you lost your puppies. That’s awful. Sending thoughts and love and sharing your link
The fire started in the breaker box on the outer wall of my kids room. The fire inspector said if we were home and asleep we wouldn’t have gotten them out. Unbelievably gutted losing my dogs but I am happy we were all safe.
If you have the time please try to share the gofundme. All of the money is going towards finding a new house. We have gotten so much support from our community.
One day everything is great and the next you lose everything you’ve ever owned, my wife’s business and our dogs. Shit ■■■■■■■ sucks.
My kids know the house and dogs are gone. They are 7, 4 and 3. It was a tough conversation to have with someone so little. They’re hurting but it will get better. Life goes on. Thank you everyone.
I cant even imagine brother. Im just happy you, your wife, and your 3 little ones are safe.
As profound as your families loss is, ultimately this good fortune trumps all. Your children will grow up. You will see them graduate, go to their weddings, hold their grandbabies. You can and will rebuild the rest of your lives. The wife and kiddos are irreplaceable and they are all safe. As you and your wife navigate these dark days wrap yourselves in the cocoon of that thought.
Is Homeowner’s insurance not covering this? Or did you pay off the house and then drop coverage? No judgment either way, I’m just a bit confused by this aspect of this. Aren’t we required to have homeowners insurance for our mortgages?
If you want to DM me what area/community you are in , I can have my real estate friends take a look and see what’s available for you.
A lot of times they have knowledge of properties that aren’t even on the market.
I am so sorry, what a shock for you and the family. You can and will overcome this. Hug those kiddos. People will come together to help you get through, here, at home andfrom unexpected corners. God Bless.
Wow, that is awful. Thankfully your family is okay. God was looking out for you guys for that to happen when your family wasn’t in the house. 
What a tough loss, better days are coming bro!
Absolutely brutal man, my heart goes out to you and your family
Horrible news, thankful your family survived.
stephenboyd57- Don’t forget to account for the exchange rate.
Prayers and $$ sent. It’s funny, after decades on this platform, you all feel like family. Although I’m the introverted cousin who lurks at the edge of a party and leaves without anyone noticing. Still, Bols passing, your tragedy, etc. all hit close. Stay safe all, and be kind to each other - support comes in different ways.
So sad to hear, brother.
Keep your chin up and be the positive influence your wife and kids need right now.
When i had my herniated disc a few months ago, I was hating life…but then remembered that 4 months before, my cousin found out he had stage 4 cancer throughout his body, and I thought to myself that it could always be worse. Its all about perspective, it sucks to hear about your dogs but your family is safe and that is all that matters. Houses are just wood and drywall, you can buy another or rebuild but you cant replace those family members of yours.
May god bring you peace. This time will pass.