“How am I going to thank all these people?” : outpouring of solidarity for the affected family whose house exploded in Salies-du-Salat

Already news of their health: Daniel, second degree burnt, is slowly recovering from his injuries; another fortnight in the hospital before returning to Salies-du-Salat. Martine and Christelle are doing well, even if, and we can only understand this, the trauma remains great and sleep is difficult to come. But the family is well aware of being miraculous at what could have ended more dramatically. As soon as the damage was noted, solidarity was put in place: a prize pool was organized during the comic book festival, the town hall also announced that it would receive all donations from individuals and that it could put housing units up for sale. available at the Salatines residence.

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Today the mother wanted to thank all the people who showed their solidarity: her family, individuals, the municipality, the firefighters and the gendarmerie: “how am I going to thank all these people? I don’t “I didn’t expect all this generosity,” Martine said, moved.

A new home to furnish

After all the insurance declarations, the retrieval of documents via the internet, because it was impossible to venture into the collapsed house, the visit of the experts, finally some good news: the family was able to move into new accommodation, after having been welcomed with the parents in Mazères-sur-Salat.

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The end of year holidays are approaching. Everyone hopes that Daniel will be home for Christmas. However, a new call for generosity is launched because the new house is very empty. The family is looking for some furniture, household appliances, dishes, linens, etc.

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And even if Martine and Christelle will have plenty to do in the days to come, a little relaxation will be welcome. “I had prepared a whole bunch of greeting cards, with pearls, like I do every year,” explains Martine. “Everything is lost, there must be plenty of pearls in the house.” So advice to lovers of creative hobbies who could provide them with beads, cards, drawing paper pockets, sewing, etc. something to brighten up their days a little.