This weekend I was able to visit with several of my homeowners that lost their homes in the tornado and how things were going for them.  Now keep in mind these people lost about everything and my guess is that they are still in some shock.  However the news is uplifting.  They are all pleased with the way they are being serviced by their insurance.  They have all been relocated or at least have found a place.  They have money in their pockets and new beds, bedding, some clothing and food.  They are putting things together piece by piece. 

One young lady told me she had to get rid of all her children's toys.  The insurance said that the amount of debris and flying insulations, asbestos and etc made the items unsafe.  The same was true for her towels, clothing, furniture and anything that was left open.  Since in her case they lost a complete story to their home that was virtually everything.  For now they are borrowing some furniture and are making due.  They will continue to get replacement money as they go through the process.  I did ask about a time frame and she told me for now there was none.  They plan on buying furniture once their home is repaired.

Another couple shared that they have to do very little.  The insurance company is going through their items for them.  Letting them know what is salvageable and what is not.  They are packing up what they can keep and delivering it to them.  He and his wife both had very specific book collections which were both lost and are irreplaceable however, the family china hutch can be repaired.  Again, they have what they need and are doing well.  They will take up their hobby of collecting books again and start a new adventure.  Isn't human spirit great!