Nathaniel & Terri Benson recovery from a tragic house fire.

Our names are Kristine & Pat, and we are raising funds for Nathaniel and Terri to restart. On Saturday, April 27th, our son Nathaniel and his wife Terri were awakened by their smoke alarm. The fire extinguisher was not able to control the flames, and after attempting to put the fire out, yelled for his girls, and they all escaped safe and sound. The fire took their house and everything they owned. We are so thankful that they all made it out safely. The 2:00 am wakeup call from Nathaniel saying he was watching his house go up in flames was a mother's worst nightmare. 2 of the 3 cats survived after spending the entire night and morning in their hiding places in the house. The house is a total loss. Nathaniel and Terri have lost everything. They all got out with barely clothes on their backs. The home has been in Terri's family since 1881, a huge loss to all of her family.

I am asking for funds for Nathaniel and his lovely wife to restart. Restart with all of the things in life that is so easy for all of us to take for granted.

We feel so fortunate that our family is here with us. Thank you for whatever you can spare.

DON'T FORGET TO CHECK YOUR SMOKE ALARMS! Your life could depend on it.

The funds will be used to purchase necessities such as shoes, clothing, cookware, toiletries, and much more. The insurance adjuster is saying it could be a year to rebuild. Thanks again!

The photos are the staircase in their home, and the group shot is most of the family on Thanksgiving, Nathaniel and Terri have been the hosts and cooks for the last 4 years or so.