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MouseDreaming

MouseDreaming

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donaldtoo said:
Update on the fire at mom and pops home...
I found out Monday night from my next youngest bro that the whole house will most likely have to be raised (torn down) to the slab, as the presence of asbestos has been detected. The house was built on the cusp of the asbestos revelations. We, of course were hoping otherwise, as we wanted to try to save much of the front of the house, but, it is what it is. As a result, I got about 2 total hours of restless sleep Monday night, and took the day off from work yesterday. I can function fine on as little as 4 hours of good sleep, but, with only 2 hours of restless sleep, I woulda’ been worthless.
Again, that home has always been our “Family Central”, our refuge from the craziness of the world, and our loving family home base.
Also, there is no concern regarding asbestos-related heath issues, even though myself and all of my sibs lived there for different spans of time, and my folks for almost 44 years. Since it was used only as a binding agent in the popcorn ceiling and the mud used to float the sheet rock, and was sealed, there would have been no appreciable exposure.
The concern is that when they start tearing certain parts of it down, other parts will be contaminated.
None of this is carved in stone, as of yet, but, it’s likely what will happen. Needless to say, much disappointment and sadness all around regarding such.
Mom, and pop (especially mom - she’s vocal about it, pop not so much, but, we know he feels the same) want it back to as close as it can be (sans a few minor changes) to before the fire...materials, finishes, ceiling heights, and all.
With the variety of materials available these days, we’re pretty sure they will be quite pleased with the end result.
Also, it looks like about 50% of the contents of the home will be salvageable, and almost all of them are the more sentimental items, plus others.
They’ll be moving into another home in our neighborhood (where their home is too) down the road on Monday. It will be staged with all new furniture and such, as what of theirs that is salvageable will be out of commission for a while, as it is all going to be cataloged, cleaned, and stored, until such time as needed once again.
Even though this whole process will take many months, mom and pop are taking great comfort in the fact that DWifey and myself, my sibs and there spouses, the grandchildren, and our SonIL are, of course, all doing what we can to support them through it all, make sure it all runs as smoothly as possible, and all turns out the way they want it to.
I feel so very beyond blessed and thankful that we are such a close family, and we never take that for granted.
As this could all be one seriously interesting adventure, I’ll keep y’all posted...!!! ;):)

Thanks again so very much for all y’all’s prayers, well wishes, and kind words...it is all so very much appreciated...!!!!! :happy:
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Oh no! I am so sorry to hear about this. Thank goodness some of the things from their lives can be saved. And thank goodness you are so close by. I am sure it is a great help and comfort to them.
 
Rista1313

Rista1313

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MySmallWorldof4 said:
Is there a quick way to describe what has changed?
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Any just like that a big boss forwarded an article that has a little more explanation:

Choices to make

Starting July 2, Michigan drivers who are on Medicare or have commercial health insurance that covers car crashes (and with a per-person deductible no higher than $6,000) can choose to completely opt out of no-fault medical benefits.



Other drivers will be required to purchase some no-fault medical coverage, known as personal injury protection or PIP, with their auto insurance. They can pick from several options:



  • $250,000 in no-fault medical benefits.
  • $500,000 in no-fault medical benefits.
  • Unlimited no-fault medical benefits.
  • $50,000 in no-fault medical benefits — but only for those on Medicaid.
 

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