All Forum Posts by: Sherry Lewis

This is in a better area. I think they can rebuild the back half of the house, but it would need all new electrical, plumbing etc as that was all in the back half of the house. This is the Bywater area, It did not get flooded in Katrina so the area is definitely desired just because of that. I don't know about lots yet. I think there are very few lots available in that area though, pretty much everything is built on already.

Thanks so much.

Just wanted to give everyone an update. There have been a group of friends trying to sort through everything. The first 2 days were not as hard as they were in the front of the house. Yesterday they moved deeper into the house. Not finding much savable as what the fire didn't get, the water and smoke/soot damage took. So grateful to those that donated and sent well wishes. It is going to be a long road ahead.

Now looking for some advice. Mom and Dad have asked me to figure out what they should do about the property. I have sent requests to several charitable organizations without any response. Was hoping I could get someone to donate materials/labor, but that is looking pretty bleak at this point. Should I just try to get the best possible price for it as it stands with the the lot? They are in the Bywater area of New Orleans on the good side of St. Claude. Nice houses in the area are going for 200k up to 500k. Can anyone give me an idea of how I should figure out what a fair price is? Thanks so much!

Thank you Bryan. Everyone's kind words, thoughts, prayers, support and donations are appreciated more then anyone could ever know.

Thank you so much Sandy. Your kind words and prayers are greatly appreciated. I can see the roadblocks coming our way dealing with New Orleans Bureaucracy. My fathers insurance career will not pay for his pain meds because he had them filled 2 weeks ago. Apparently his meds burning in his home along with most everything he had in this world doesn't count. Insurance companies just amaze me sometimes. Did they think he should fight his way through the flames to get to that bathroom to rescue them because they are a controlled substance? It is beyond ridiculous and very infuriating. Phew I think I needed that little rant to vent.

Thank you so much Raymond! LOL, I definitely felt like I was having a severe blonde moment

Well that didn't work either. I am so bad at posting links on here. I guess you can copy and paste to the browser address bar. Sorry ya'll, I don't know what I am doing wrong.

[url]http://www.biggerpockets.com/galleries/show/15041

I just got back from New Orleans. I picked up my parents pets because they could not stay where they were staying. I took these photos today. When I think about it, the breath catches in my throat. No insurance. I have no idea how they are going to come back from this being disabled. I would like to thank everyone for their kind words and also thank those that made a donation. It is more appreciated then you know. If anyone else would like to make a donation it can be made through paypal to the email [email protected]. Everyone's support have been priceless to me. Thank you.

We have some temporary living arrangements set up for them short term that will take their pets as well. It is a small slave quarter behind a friends home. That is definitely a relief. Atleast I am not worried that they won't have a roof over their head in the next few days. They were able to locate the keys to their vehicle too. They were covered in soot and soaking in water, but after being cleaned up and dried off, they do still start the truck. I will count that as one more small blessing through all of this.

Thank you for your prayers Luis, they are very much appreciated and desperately needed.

I also want to thank Rich Weese and Ann Bellamy for their kind donations to help them. Its funny, we have been on facebook for years and have only received 2 donations from folks. Thank you so much BP friends, your contributions will definitely help them through this nightmare. If anyone else can make a donation, it is so appreciated. It can be done directly through paypal or through facebook at the above link.

Thank you again my friends. I feel a little less helpless because of you.

I set up a paypal account today for [email protected]. Thanks so much all.