Shady Shadow Morgans Recovery Fund

On September 8th at 6:35PM, our lives changed forever. As the rapidly approaching Obenchain Fire was just behind our property line, we looked back at our ranch and home of 37 years knowing this may be the last time we see our beautiful home in the condition we were leaving it in. With our family, animals and travel trailer in tow, we evacuated and headed for safety. For 48 hours, we waited and wondered about our beloved home. We were out of immediate danger but still on Level 1 evacuation orders (Be ready). The winds fueled the fire as the cynical beast roared through the hills of our area. Finally, 3 days after the start of all this, the notification came. A neighbor who had gone back to check on any animals of theirs that were left contacted Stacy and delivered the devastating news; the ranch was gone.
So, what do you do when all you have built over almost 40 years is gone? When almost all your family heirlooms are gone? Well, you take a deep breath, count your blessings and work together to get through it. A dear friend wrote it best...
"Focus on the moment you're in and the love being sent your way; look forward to the future. Don't think about what was; but imagine a new beginning designed to fit your future family needs. Today begins your future; so imagine a clean slate with a new vision. Don't keep thinking about what you lost; think about what you want moving forward. You lost things; but not memories. Fill your heart with gratitude, not sorrow, and start planning your new future path. You can do this, I know you can. You're an amazingly strong, loving family who will get through this."
So, our plan for now is to find temporary housing and pasture for ponies and assess the damage when we are let back into the property. Currently, our property is still in an active Level 3 evacuation zone and we have not been given the go ahead to return. There is also a downed power line across our driveway and that will need to be addressed before we return. Our tentative long term plan is to rebuild and continue to bloom where we were planted. This funding will assist us with temporary housing costs, immediate essential personal items and future family needs.
This fundraiser was created after the requests from many friends asking for a way to help our family. Every donation is appreciated and valued. Our hearts are hurting but will heal and the love from friends and family will help with the healing. God bless you all and thank you from the bottom of our hearts.