This morning we were awakened by a phone call from my son's best friend ... that they were at the hospital.  Their home caught on fire last night or early this morning.  His dad lost his life trying to get everyone out.  Kevin has 1st and 2nd degree burns (with near 3rd degree on his shoulders), his wife has smoke inhalation and their 1 yr old son is at the childrens hospital in Des Moines with severe smoke inhalation (at the time they transported him he needed assistance with breathing)  Other family members - mom has smoke inhalation, niece had mild smoke inhalation, disabled older brother has smoke inhalation and disabled aunt has smoke inhalation.  Their fur child, Brewster, a greyhound/black lab mix, was also among the casualties.

These people are extended family of the heart. Please send all energy you can spare their direction. 

I will update as I can

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.