January 8, 2025
Since so many of you have inquired, for which I am truly grateful, I want to just answer a few questions.
My son and family in Altadena escaped the fire unharmed, but lost their house and all of their belongings. They are currently staying with a family friend some 20 miles away from the active fires and, importantly, the smog. We have no clue what will come next, and are taking it a day at a time, just mindful of the privilege to remain physically intact and surrounded by a strongly supportive network.
When this is all over and the kids are settled – wherever remains to be seen, I would love to rebuild the little one’s library that was turned to ashes. If any of you want to have an eye on Thriftstore treasures of children’s books, please keep us in mind. I am happy to pick up and/or reimburse and store at our house here in Portland. Age range 3 – 8, she devours everything, particularly nature oriented themes.
I will go silent until l have processed all this a bit more, but hopefully will be back on track next week.
These are apocalyptic times.
Ruth Ross
My heart breaks for you and your family. Terrible times, indeed.
Renate Funk
My love is with you.
We have three evacuated families in our house.in Ojai. They all keep trying to comprehend. Juggeling all the.kids and animals 5 dogs one cat feels rewarding
What times we live.in
A big hug and Jacob is always welcome
Jeanne Schapp
Oh my goodness Friderike — I am SO sorry for the terrible loss for your son and his family. My heart is aching for so many in the southland. I will keep an eye out for children’s books for sure — and let us know how else we can help (GoFundMe? or other?)
Warmly,
Elizabeth Elliott
Yes, I would like to donate some books.
Once upon a time, I taught at the Altadena, Waldorf School and I have heard that it is now in ashes it’s devastating you are right… hard times
No hurry, when the time is ready let me know where I can send the books.
friderikeheuer@gmail.com
Thank you so much – will do. Their house was kitty corner with the Waldorf school.
Don Gray
So sorry about your son and family’s home. Grateful they evacuated safely, but I can only imagine how devastated you all must feel. Sending caring thoughts.
Marika Kuzma
Frederike, I am so sorry to hear about your son’s family home. I lived in Berkeley during the devastating fire of 1991, and many of my friends lost their houses. If it helps at all: each of them made it through somehow and rebuilt their lives for themselves and their children.
Please let me know your address. I have some children’s books. Also–my niece is an elementary school librarian and might have something to send their way.