Just over 3 weeks ago, Wayne and Esther suffered the catastrophic loss of their beloved home, Woodside, to a sudden and fast moving fire. The house burned to the ground and its entire structure was destroyed; all of Esther and Wayne's belongings - furniture, teaching supplies, art, books, clothing and mementos were lost. The fire has been a tremendous shock and the task of rebuilding their lives incredibly overwhelming.

We have started this GoFundMe to help our dearly loved Aunt and Uncle restock their home and to cushion the associated financial costs. So many people have been blessed by Esther and Wayne's generous welcome into their home, have spent many hours sitting around the dining room table at Woodside, and enjoyed the beauty and peacefulness of the grounds. This GoFundMe provides a concrete way for the family and community to support them.