One of the members of our mytoos board, Maria Couragee had the unthinkable happen Monday morning when a fire destroyed much of her home and all of her 22 birds, 5 cats and a rabbit while she was at work. I spoke to her this morning and she asked for all of us to pray for her and for her lost loved ones.

My heart goes out you, Maria. You were one of the first ones to call when I needed help and I know you've helped countless birds and other animals through your association with mickaboo rescue. Please let us know how we can help.
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Maria, I am SO very, very sorry for your loss. As Joanne said, please let us know how we can help. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

OH NO! I'm so very sorry Maria. (((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))) and prayers to you.

Here is an email I sent out yesterday to friends and family if you would like to help or just send her a note... Kim

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Hi everyone,

I thought I would give you a brief update because I know you are all thinking about Maria. I spoke with her a little while ago. She is at the house. There are people there boxing up almost everything she owns because it is either damaged by smoke or water. She was able to get a few items and articles of clothing and is getting them cleaned. The other items will be placed in storage for the time being and she is not sure when or what she will get back.

She is being very brave though this whole ordeal, but as you can imagine, very, very, heartbroken as well. She is still in shock and I’m sure the days ahead will not be easy. It will take time to heal from the loss of her birds and other pets.

They will have to gut the whole house and rebuild it, so she will have to find a place to rent for the time being. The insurance company is being very fair thank goodness.

In the interim, what she will need is everyday items and some personal things as well, i.e., sheets, blankets, towels, toiletries, dishes, cook ware, glasses, etc.

If you would like to help, as I know most of you do, you can send any of these items to the address provided below. Another thing that might be easier would be to send a Target gift card. She has a Target store right down the street so this would make things very convenient for her.

For now, she is having her mail sent to the following address, as it is a friends business:


Simoni Chiropractic
2904 Pacific Avenue
Stockton, CA 95204
ATTN: Maria Couragee

I am so sorry to hear this, Maria. My daughter lost a house to fire and it is awful enough without the loss of the animals you cared for. You will be in our prayers. The days ahead will be difficult but you've been there before. You are a special person and there are plans for you, of this I am sure!

Thank you for the note, Kim. I know for a fact that she will need most everything that we use daily and take for granted until something like this happens. I hope everyone will help!

Oh Couragee!!! I don't even know what to say.((((((HUGS)))))) and prayers from us to you.

I am so sorry!!!!! That is my worst fear come to life!!!!!!!

K&L, does Maria have email access that we could send her e-gift certificates from Target - they are delivered almost instaneously. If you could give Charlie that information to send to me (and anyone else that may like to do that) it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Oh gosh, I'm SO SORRY to hear this terrible news! I can't even imagine. Thank you for letting us know, and I will certainly remember her in my prayers!

WOW I Don't know what to say. I am so sorry to hear this happened. I know that words are just not enough.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

))))))))))super hugs((((((((((

Janet,

Is it just sent through her regular email address?

Maria may be on here later, but if not I'll check back in a few hours when I can.

im so sorry for your sad loss.my thoughts and prayers are with you

Oh... no... This is so sad... I'll be praying for you.

((((((HUGS))))))

My sincere condolences to you and your loved ones. I just can't fathom the loss and am at a loss for words. Prayers and thoughts are with you. Nancy

I am so sorry this has happened to your home, your life, your animal family. My tears and prayers aren't even enough for you! God is your strenth in times of trial, lean on him, all our prayers will be heard. Let us know of any other ways to meet your needs during this ordeal.

Blessings,
Jody Fay

Maybe you have a paypal account setup people can use?

Words cannot express my sympathies to you right now in your loss..I think I speak for many when I say we share your tears..keeping you in my thoughts and prayers...

Anna

Kim, yes. As long as she has access to her email and the addy Charlie has for her is valid, e-gift certificates can get to her that way. All she will need to do is print them and take them to her local Target.

Janet, thanks! Let me check with her. I know she can access email, but let me make sure she has access to a printer! Kim

Oh Couragee! I can't begin to express how sorry I am to hear this. I'm praying for you, I wish there were something I could say, (((((((hugs)))))))) Remember, we're all praying for you.

OMG! I don't know what to say! I am sorry for your loss! I will try to help if I can, also sending prayers to her and her family!!!!!