Thank you for all the thoughts and prayers...I relayed to my mom and step-dad how much support they have, even from people they've never met, and it really meant a lot to them. I appreciate it. Very sad, indeed...but with all the love and support they're getting from all over the country, I am confident they will be able to rebuild their home and their lives, even if it takes a little time.
A little extra information...I guess the fire started in their bedroom in a wall socket (that is what the fire inspector found). They said it was so quick and so hot that it completely melted the bed, destroyed the night stand (to the point where nothing at all was left), and melted the wall and carpet down to bare concrete. If this fire had broken out while they were sleeping, there is a good chance they wouldn't have made it out alive. They did, unfortunately, lose everything in their house...clothes, furniture...everything. Luckily, all of that stuff is replaceable (to some extent, anyway)...only things. The loss of Zoey is terrible...I can't even imagine if it happened to one of our dogs. They are taking comfort in the support of family and friends, and everyone else that is thinking of them. Thank you again for your thoughts...it means a lot to me, but it especially means a lot to them.
