I am writing to you today with a heavy heart and a sense of urgency that I never imagined my family would experience, in hopes that your compassion and generosity may help us through an incredibly difficult time.
A little over a week ago, our lives were irrevocably changed by a devastating fire that consumed our family home in Ruidoso, New Mexico. This house was not just a structure; it was a labor of love built from the ground up by my parents, who are now in their mid-80s. They built this home to raise our family in, and it held irreplaceable memories, embodying the heart and soul of our family’s history. Now, it’s been reduced to a pile of rubble waiting to be sifted through.
My parents, who had poured their hearts and souls into maintaining this home, are devastated. The fire took everything from them—their belongings, family heirlooms, and the security they once felt. Thankfully, my parents escaped with their lives, but they are now homeless.
My husband and I have brought them into our home, but it is a small home, with all rooms upstairs, that we share with our two daughters and the small space and stair situation is proving challenging for my aging parents. We are undoubtedly going to have to find them a rental of some kind very soon. A rental that, quite frankly, neither myself nor my parents can afford. Their home was paid off so they had no mortgage to worry about each month.
Both of my parents are on a fixed income and, as you can imagine, the thought of starting over is overwhelming for them to say the least. Insurance has helped some, I will not pretend that it hasn’t – but as a family we are still struggling to provide them with not only a temporary home that is conducive to their most basic needs, but also ensuring they are continuing to receive the necessary health care they require on a bi-weekly basis, in a city where they have no existing providers (my husband and I are not located in Nevada, not New Mexico).
This is why I am reaching out to you, kind-hearted individuals who might be able to help us in our time of need. Any contribution, no matter how small, will make a significant difference. Your generosity will help us secure a new home for my parents, replace essential items, and offer them access to stay on top of their basic health needs and the stability they desperately need right now.
From the bottom of my heart, I thank you for taking the time to read our story and for considering our plea for help. Your support means more to us than words can express.
my paypal: paypal.me/Hghadfield