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At 7:00 AM, most of our neighborhood was awakened to firetrucks in the neighborhood. Some heard several booms and quickly followed the sound to make sure everyone was alright. Jason and Lauren Hughes and their 3 girls made it out safely while their house roared with flames. Thanks to Conroe Firefighters, the fire was quickly contained but the house is badly burned. The wife of one of the firefighters on the scene is a friend of mine - this is how I heard of the fire. She was diagnosed last November with a brain tumor - benign, but still a brain tumor. She has 2 boys, one is Kyle's friend.
Another friend of mine whose son is a friend of Kyle's is overcoming Lyme disease. Sunday night, we attended live music at Papa's on the Lake with our friends. As we entered, the cover was $20, with proceeds going to help the wife of another firefighter fight her cancer. Absolutely, we were happy to pay! We get in and say our hellos. The woman fighting cancer (newly diagnosed this summer and given 2 years) is the twin sister of another friend of ours whose daughter is a friend of Tyler's.
This morning, the community is coming together to help the Hughes family. Insurance will tell them today where they are to live during the long road ahead of them to repair the home. Gift cards for meals are requested. Conroe HS Choir is accepting donations and gift cards, the PTO President at Cryar Intermediate is working on a receiving place at Cryar, and Gift cards can be given to Mrs. Moore, the music teacher at Giesinger. The gift cards will get to the family immediately. Send me your email at the top of this blog to find out how to help the Hughes.Kiss your family. Help those around you. Hold a door for someone today. You just NEVER know the battles people are facing.
UPDATE: The Hughes know a little more today. Their cars were in the garage and are deemed not safe - they could explode on the road. :( The bed, sheets, pillows and furniture are all ruined. They have clothes and a temporary place to stay - which could be 3-6 months or even longer.
ReplyDeleteSo yes, gift cards however you feel led are welcome and such a blessing. They can be received at GIESINGER Elementary front desk, CRYAR Intermediate care of PTO, and CONROE HIGH SCHOOL care of Choir. I will also be glad to deliver any gift cards to the family.
They need meal cards as stated before, and cards to stores or general VISA and AMEX for linens, furniture, etc probably closer to when the house is repaired.
Stay tuned! Many thanks to the school administrator who are allowing the community to drop off and send cards for the family via the schools.
Continue to keep them in your prayers. Such emotional trauma going through a fire.