Sherman Family Fire Expenses

Dear friends, family, and compassionate souls,

I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits. I am humbly reaching out to you today to share tragic news about my sister's family and to ask for your support during this incredibly challenging time for them.

On Friday September 8th, the lives of my sister, my brother-in-law, and their 3 children were forever changed when a devastating house fire engulfed their home at the same hour my sister Laura went into active labor with her newborn baby girl. The flames consumed nearly the entirety of their home and their new family car, leaving them in a state of shock and disbelief.

The evening of the fire is etched into their memories - the heart-wrenching sight of their hand-built home ablaze and their overwhelming feeling of helplessness. It is truly a miracle that everyone, even their pup Clover, was physically unharmed - thank God!

However, the road to recovery appears to be long and daunting. While they do have insurance, it will likely not cover the full cost of repairing and rebuilding their family home and replacing their belongings. The damage is extensive, and the emotional toll on their family is immeasurable. It breaks my heart to see my young nephews and newborn niece endure such hardship.

Your Support Will Make All the Difference:

I am reaching out to you, our friends, family, and the wider community, in the hope that you can help the Shermans piece their lives back together. The funds we raise will go directly towards the following:

Rebuilding Their Home: Repairing and reconstructing the parts of their home that were damaged in the fire, including essential utilities like plumbing and electrical systems.

Replacing Lost Belongings: Replacing the possessions that were lost in the fire, particularly items critical to their family life such as cookware, furniture, and appliances. We also hope to replace items dear to our nephews' hearts, like toys, books, and clothes.

Temporary Living Expenses: Covering the cost of temporary increases in living expenses such as takeout meals, etc.

Every donation, regardless of its size, will be a ray of hope in my sister and her family's darkest hour and a prayer answered. Your kindness will help them regain stability and provide a sense of normalcy for their children, who have been through so much already.

I appreciate your support in any form, whether it's through a financial contribution, sharing this fundraiser with your network, or keeping the Sherman family in your prayers.

Closing Thoughts:

I have always believed in the power of prayer and community, and I am grateful for the love and support that the community has provided my sister's family thus far.

Thank you from the depths of my heart for being a part of this journey towards recovery. Your generosity will not be forgotten, and it will be the foundation upon which the Sherman's rebuild their future.

With profound gratitude,

Madeline Montee on behalf of all relatives of the Sherman family

"The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want." Psalm 23:1