Housing Update

Christopher and Mindy spent part of the day looking at houses to rent and should have a decision made tomorrow. They will be staying in the Columbia Village area. They have been busy with insurance meetings and have not spent much time at Bed Bath and Beyond to get their registry completed but that is on the list for tomorrow. Christopher is planning a trip to Home Depot to make a list of tools to replace. If they can't set up some type of registry, we'll post the list on the blog. Many of you have emailed me with ideas of ways to help and wow! - you guys just think of everything! Some of you want those things kept a surprise and so it is important you let me know if you have an idea that is not posted here because it may already be covered. Thanks also to all of you who are bringing meals in - we are feeling very spoiled! ~Tara

Thanks So much for the Support

Hello Everyone and a HUGE Thanks for all the concern and support.  There are not adequate words to describe our gratitude. We have felt your thoughts and prayers.   We were hoping to be able to have pictures to post by now, but we have been a bit busy.  We have been overwhelmed with the offers of help and support that have been offered.   We watched our house burn on TV from a safe distance. Well I watched it, while the kids were outside playing on the trampoline.

Where to begin?

Wow! You are all so amazing! Thanks to all of you for your generous offers! Christopher and Mindy have finally had a chance to make a list of some things that will make this transition time easier for their family. To avoid "doubling up" on these things, please email me (canucks_6@msn.com) and let me know what items you are taking care of. Also keep in mind that they are travelling light and would like you to hang on to your contributions until they are more permanently situated. I will try to update this at least twice a day. So here goes: DVD's - Trail Wind Elementary is going to organize a collection of G through PG-13 movies. Cori Porter will be organizing a "Food Storage/Tool Chest Shower". If you would like to be included on the guest list for this, let her or myself know. They will be missing their books and games. Micron is replacing their Wii but they would enjoy some Wii games. Their cars are getting detailed to help take care of the smokey smell. If you think of something else they could use that they haven't mentioned, please let me know and I will run it past them.