My sister-in-law, Noelle Mabry, and her family lost their home and nearly everything they own in a devastating house fire. We are incredibly blessed and thankful that Noelle, our nephew, and the family pets were able to get out safely. While we are so grateful for that, the reality is that almost everything else was lost—including sentimental items that can never be replaced and the everyday necessities they need to live.

We are starting this GoFundMe to help them get through the difficult days ahead while they wait for insurance to kick in. Right now, we are simply hoping to help with the basics: a few professional outfits for work, pajamas, undergarments, casual clothes, toiletries, and other necessities that we mostly take for granted. Eventually, Noelle will also be starting completely from scratch when it comes to furnishing her home. She will be replacing everything from kitchen items and bedrooms to furniture for the living room and all of the little things needed to make a house a home.

Noelle has been very hesitant about us creating this page. She feels there are others who may need help more than she does, and, as you can imagine, she is still in shock and trying to process this unimaginable nightmare. We understand her hesitation, but Brandon and I decided to do what we believe is best for Noelle and her family right now and create this page on their behalf. If you are able to donate, any amount—large or small—would mean so much to them. If you aren't able to give financially, sharing this page or simply keeping Noelle and her family in your thoughts and prayers would mean more than you know. We would be completely humbled and incredibly appreciative of any support you are able to give as Noelle and her family begin the long process of rebuilding their lives and creating a new home. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for loving and supporting our family during this incredibly difficult time.