My studio is a total loss
Feb 24, 2021 21:12:48 #
SWFeral
Loc: SWNM
Lord, what a nightmare. I am so sorry to read this. I see some good suggestions being posted, and I wish you the best in recovering from this.
Feb 24, 2021 21:18:55 #
I would check to see if I qualify for any of the Covid relief grant or loan programs and also whether the Biden decision to declare TX a major disaster frees up and disaster loan programs.
Feb 24, 2021 22:51:53 #
Please don't lose heart. You're OK. You have your life and skills. Something may arise that will totally surprise you. In situations such as these life often takes a new direction. What would you REALLY like to do with your life?
Feb 25, 2021 02:52:59 #
I want to thank everyone for the kind words of encouragement. I was sitting here feeling down and discourage. Now I feel blessed, you took the time to reach out to me and encouraged me with your kind words. I'm going to try and get help from FEMA so I can rebuild my studio and continue what I worked so hard for. I pray 🙏 it doesn't take too long for help because it's just my wife and me and with no income coming in it kind of worries me. Hopefully, they help quickly and I can buy a camera and some gear and start working in the field during the day and work on the studio at night. With God walking with me and guiding the way and with kind and caring people like each of you I will make it.
Thank you very much for being there and for uplifting me tonight I really needed it 😊
Jay
Thank you very much for being there and for uplifting me tonight I really needed it 😊
Jay
Feb 25, 2021 03:16:55 #
You might qualify for unemployment benefits under the stimulus bill. I think they were letting self emoloyed people collect under the first stimulus bill. That's due to expire in March, but they're going to vote on the new bill this weekend.
Feb 25, 2021 04:46:06 #
Jay,
I am SO sorry to hear of your incredible loss! I cannot imagine how you must feel!
I know words can't take away your loss, however as fellow hedgehogger, please know you will have my prayer support; for strength, encouragement, finances, wisdom, discernment, and anything else God leads me to pray for you.
Prayers and best wishes for a successful outcome,
PhotoNat
I am SO sorry to hear of your incredible loss! I cannot imagine how you must feel!
I know words can't take away your loss, however as fellow hedgehogger, please know you will have my prayer support; for strength, encouragement, finances, wisdom, discernment, and anything else God leads me to pray for you.
Prayers and best wishes for a successful outcome,
PhotoNat
Feb 25, 2021 04:50:50 #
Jay,
Please also let your wife know I will be praying all the same for her as well, also Abundant blessings in every way for both of you!
Remember, He is our Jehovah Jirah, our Provider! He will NEVER leave us or forsake us!
Please also let your wife know I will be praying all the same for her as well, also Abundant blessings in every way for both of you!
Remember, He is our Jehovah Jirah, our Provider! He will NEVER leave us or forsake us!
Feb 25, 2021 05:13:07 #
M from NF
Loc: Niagara Falls, NY
Jay, all I can do is be echo what has been said. It sucks, plain and simple. I am very sorry for the loss of your studio, your equipment, and your business. Again, it sucks.
Michael
Michael
Feb 25, 2021 07:05:41 #
Heather Iles
Loc: UK, Somerset
Leitz wrote:
Where do we send the crying towels?
Is that really necessary? It is rather heartless?
Feb 25, 2021 07:13:17 #
Heather Iles
Loc: UK, Somerset
Jaguar121264 wrote:
I want to thank everyone for the kind words of enc... (show quote)
There are some very caring people in this world and it is good to talk to get things off our minds. I know that words alone don't help, but you have been given some good information and I hope that you will be successful with your claim. Please let us know how you get on.
I pray for you and your wife that it will all come right in the end.
Feb 25, 2021 10:10:50 #
I am really sorry to hear about that, my friend. People have made some worthwhile suggestions, and I wish you the best of luck going forward with them.
Feb 25, 2021 10:14:46 #
Leitz wrote:
Where do we send the crying towels?
I don’t know where you should send them, but I can tell you where to stick them!
Feb 25, 2021 11:51:56 #
CliffMcKenzie
Loc: Lake Athens Texas
Properframe wrote:
Probably 25 years ago the pipe in my former office... (show quote)
Like Properframe, we suffered water damage due to ice machine break on floor above us. Major damage over a weekend from such a small water line. The building covered all damage. Just south of you here in Athens TX, retired banker, let me know if I can help.
Feb 25, 2021 13:21:42 #
brow3904
Loc: Upstate South Carolina
Jaguar121264 wrote:
Hi, everyone I just wanted to share. I live in TX ... (show quote)
So sorry to hear of your loss.
brow3904
Feb 25, 2021 16:31:02 #
Missmarchetti
Loc: South Portland, Maine
I am so sorry to read this. I am a newbie, but a happy one who owned a beginner’s Nikon DSLR and a beloved Pentax KX from years ago.
In August of 2020 I lost my house and virtually everything I owned in a house fire. Needless to say this included my cameras and lenses. My cat and I escaped without a scratch and all I can say is thank goodness I was dressed and have neighbors who helped save our lives.
I tell you this to offer condolences and support, albeit by a stranger, and one who did not suffer nearly the photographically related losses that you did.
It is good that you are safe.
Be well and hang in there.
In August of 2020 I lost my house and virtually everything I owned in a house fire. Needless to say this included my cameras and lenses. My cat and I escaped without a scratch and all I can say is thank goodness I was dressed and have neighbors who helped save our lives.
I tell you this to offer condolences and support, albeit by a stranger, and one who did not suffer nearly the photographically related losses that you did.
It is good that you are safe.
Be well and hang in there.
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