Dear Maeve & Truelove,
I came upon this thread because I was trying to Google the phrase about "throw it out today, & you'll need it tomorrow". The search keyed in on one of the comments about the beautiful thing that was done to turn burned remnants into quilts. I was in the process of tying up a few loose ends for a Toastmaster Speech contest tomorrow (today now!), but I had to read everything: your horrible trial and the beautiful friends you have helping to support you.
I don't know a lot about threads, forums, and things like that - but "you & your people" seem to be cut from the same cloth as I am. [Although I have been unable to due so for a number of years, my hobby is re-enacting the War of 1812. For a couple of years I even brought live chickens with me that the kids could excitedly touch and pet - hence my nickname.] I love so many of the things that have been mentioned in this thread.
My speech is actually one about Pack Ratting. So reading of your losses is almost heart stopping! Would it be alright if I continued to check in here, to see how you and Truelove progress? [With permission or not, I'm afraid I will not be able to keep you out of my prayers.]
I would say "God bless you", but obviously He already has - with many dear friends, and most of all with each other. Love from a "stranger" (a friend you have not yet met), Christine