Travelin' Trick

It doesn't phase me anymore.  I'm so used to the often strikes of bad luck that it has no affect on me.  No reaction.  Hardly any emotion. Deep inside I'm actually numb. I just shrug it off and then laugh.  Just gotta laugh.

My mom's bedroom caught on fire this past Friday.  I found out when I woke up early morning the following day.  My step mother sent me the news via e-mail.  The first thought that came to me was, "Oh great.  Another misfortune."  Don't get me wrong, I was worried, but I also knew in the e-mail that everyone survived with no injuries.  That is the main thing.

A lot of stuff is damaged and lost. They have no place to stay at the moment other than a temporary stay at a hotel the Red Cross has provided.  They've even given them some money for food and clothing. Everything will be fine.  They're just still a tad traumatized and worried they won't find a place to stay.  That's what really worries me, not to mention the fact that I feel completely helpless.

My mom says she didn't want anyone telling me so that I didn't worry or stress.  I'm glad my step mom did tell me.  If she hadn't, I would have been upset.  Of course I'm going to worry, I'm a family member and that's what we do when our kind goes through a traumatic experience such as this one. 

But things are already looking up for them.  The other day they were at Red Lobster and a random police officer at another table heard them talking about the fire and gave them 100 dollars.  The workers at Red Lobster have even put some money together, and whatever they make, Darden, the company that owns RL, will match what they make.  So far they've got $500 saved up.  Then randomly today at Waffle House, the waitress went around the restaurant and asked everyone if they wanted to pitch in.  That must have been pretty emotional for them.  Makes it hard to believe that miracles aren't possible especially since it's in a time of economic hardship.

So I'm not worried or sad.  I'm fine.  Maybe it's the numbness I talked about earlier, but I just knew deep down inside that we will get through this just like every other misfortune we've endured before. Thanks for everyone's concern, thoughts, and kind words!  You all are the best :D.