I thought I’d provide an update to my previous posts about the attack on my house last week. Over the weekend, my friends came over and we rebuilt the stairs. While this is far outside of my scope of knowledge, I have some really wonderful friends who came through in a big way. Thank you to everyone who checked in or offered support. Those stairs are better than they were before and they are held together by friendship as much as anything else.

Yesterday a contractor came by and repaired the vandalized roof sections, support framing, and fascia boards. He did this work on an emergency basis to prevent further water damage. Gutters will be installed later in the week. This nightmare is finally ending.

In these uncertain times, coercion, duplicity, and extortion by those who would seek to exploit you are no match for the support of people – friends and family alike – who care about you.