I just saw Dad and Lisa.

I just saw Dad and Lisa. They are holding up surprisingly ok. They are exhausted, of course, but they are hanging in there. I feel much better now that I've put my eyes on them. 

There is a sliver of good news:  Their kitten, Rumpy, was outside and survived. Losing the girls (Annie and PP - the pups) is still tragic, but at this point any good news feels amazing to me. 

Aside from money if any of you could help with some other sized men's clothing it would be appreciated. I didn't realize that Lisa's son had most of his clothing stored at their place. He wears 40x32 pants, XL shirts, and size 13 shoes. 

Thank you x1000 to everyone who has helped my family through this terrible time. It is greatly appreciated.

Dad is talking a little more today.

Dad is talking a little more today.  Red Cross did help them.  They didn't hear from United Way, so I called.  They gave me phone numbers for food and clothing, but were zero help as far as housing - unless they want to be put up in a shelter, which I'm pretty sure they don't.  United Way told me that some missions may help with money for housing, but they didn't give names or numbers for them.  So that wasn't the best.

Dad said that they are looking at mobile homes today.  I feel better now that he is talking a little more.  It is a relief.  But guess what.  Mobile homes cost money.  So I'm asking again, right now, for money, please.  This is what we need.  This is how you can help.  I really don't care if it's just $5 - it would be more than they had and it is VERY MUCH appreciated.

Also, if any of you know of places that would donate money or help him pay for a place, please leave me their info in a comment.  Thank you, thank you, thank you.

I have regrets. 🙁

I have regrets.  🙁

I haven't seen Dad basically since this semester started last month.  We usually talk or text at least every Sunday if I can't make it out there, though.  Well since I haven't been out there it would follow that I didn't see the pups or kitten, either.  🙁  I mean, look.  Every time we would visit, Annie (one of the dogs) would scream her head off because she was so excited to see us.  LOL  Shadow would play with PP (the other dog) and the kitten.  It was just really nice and it was family.  And we haven't been there in a month and now they are gone and everything is different.  😢

So the house burns and the animals don't make it and I STILL don't go out there.  I keep calling and texting Dad, but every time I hear from him he seems dazed and distant and busy.  I'm sure he's got approximately a billionty things going on right now so I'm trying not to make myself into a problem, but I want to help.  Every time we communicate he tells me not to come down there because there is nothing I can do.  I feel like he's doing this in part to protect me.  I guess any parent probably would.  But I know if the situation were reversed he'd be here with me in a heartbeat.

I am planning to go out there this weekend no matter what he says.  I have some clothes and money from some of you awesome people that I need to take to them.  I know that many of you are still working on things for them and that's ok.  I'll take what I have this weekend and more the next trip.  Tests and studying be damned - I'll be heading to Munford on the weekends just as I was before.  Life is too short for all this "working too hard to see the important ones in your life" kind of crap.  Seriously.

Btw, in two days of asking what Dad needs I finally got ONE thing out of him:  Long Johns.  He's a little thin guy and he's a carpenter and works out in the cold so things that can keep him warm are appreciated.  ❤

Today's Biology lesson:

Today's Biology lesson:  The Laws of Thermodynamics.

Seriously.

OMG - I just found chocolate in my panties. 😂😂😂

OMG - I just found chocolate in my panties.  😂😂😂

I just woke up - late, of course.  I feel like crap.  I'm tired, nauseated, and already fighting a headache.  My face is swollen from crying for like 5 days straight.  I was thinking, "How am I supposed to do this day?  I just want to go back to bed and hide."

So I was getting dressed and I found one of the chocolates that Shaun had hidden.  It was in my underwear drawer.  And you know what?  I cried again.  But they were happier tears, at least.  I can't think of a single better thing for me right now than to be reminded when I least expect it that I am loved and most importantly - not alone.

Kind of the same as when I checked the GoFundMe for my dad.  I've gotten several more donations since I checked last night.  Thank you all.  I will get to the personal "Thank you's" when I'm not about to be late to class.  Everyone please keep sharing and if you have any clothing, etc, anyone at work can accept it for me if I'm not there yet.  Thanks again.  It means a lot to me that so many people are trying to help.  I really appreciate it.  ❤

I hate the way my life feels right now.

I hate the way my life feels right now. It hurts. It sucks. I feel really sad, sick, and stressed. 🙁

For anyone who missed it this morning, my dad's house burned down.

For anyone who missed it this morning, my dad's house burned down.  It's my worst nightmare come true:  Their pets were still inside and did not make it.  I am so sad that I don't even know how to process this.

If you can donate any money, please do.  They have nothing but their vehicles and the clothes they were wearing.

Dad didn't want me to come out there today, but I will be making a delivery of donations in the next couple of days.  He and Lisa are staying with another relative right now.

• Men's Clothes: Dad wears 32x32 in pants, and medium shirts.
• Women's Clothes: Lisa wears large shirts and size 14 LONG pants.
• Size 8.5 shoes for both
• Cash, Gift Cards, Toiletries
• GoFundMe link: gofundme.com/mcp3bvac
• They have one large outside dog left, so dog food would also be appreciated.

Thank you.