Tragic House Fire- Grandma starting over

Last night 11/15 close to midnight my grandmother Julia Jordan was asleep when her house caught fire. She is 80 years old and recovering from a recent accident as a passenger resulting in a broken back. Somehow she was able to make her way out and for that, we are beyond grateful.

The tragedy lies in her loss, everything she has held dear in all her 80 years, gone. We understand how things are generally replaceable, however, her financial situation has drastically declined in recent years resulting in cutting her home insurance as an expense that couldn’t be met. I was shopping for a new policy but had yet to establish one. Who would have thought this would happen and in the window of a complete loss.

 My grandmother raised me as well as multiple other cousins of mine. She was always the first to give her car to you, house you, split her land, or invite all the neighborhood for meals. She’s always been giving and giving and never receiving. She won’t even accept when offered, but she will give you her last dime.

 Quick back story to explain why she is not financially secure in this loss. She started working at 14, worked in the hospital after that, and ultimately became a stay at home mom. My grandfather passed away 20 years ago unexpectedly in an accident and she has had to rely solely on what they saved, death benefits, and the property she had to sell to get by. Slowly she was losing the things that she worked hard to maintain. Still with nothing much to offer her spare room has always been occupied by someone in need. Currently, my little cousin who’s a sophomore in high school.

As a result, she is homeless with no idea what’s next, at 80 years old she has to start over from scratch. I truly hope this will help us get her back on her feet, as I know she’s a very private person and might be upset that we even asked the public. With the holidays coming the family is extra sad as that is where everyone has always gathered. 

 Any and all funds that are received will be put into removing the rubbish and putting a new home in for her to finish her years in peace. She will always mourn the irreplaceable items but the least we can do is try to give her a place to call home.

People are gathering in our small village community to supply whatever clothes they can gather. We appreciate and are grateful for anything and everything. Support, solidarity, and well wishes.

This woman truly deserves more than my family can a manage to supply her. She would be the first person on the scene if it were to be someone else. We thank you all!