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“We don’t even have any photo albums left to remind us of our old life. It’s as if we didn’t exist,” – says Diana, turning over the ashes with her hands. – “I often come here. My heart hurts, but I hope that maybe I will find something from our old life here.”
On November 18, 2021, the life of the family was divided into two -old life and new life. Just one spark turned all dreams, hopes and expectations into ashes.
The family was left in the street, and their beautiful house burned down in a few minutes. Only a strong smell of burning and ashes remained from their former life… They were already sleeping when the fire started to consume everything. They barely managed to get out dressed in pajamas. Their neighbors gave them jackets, blankets and even socks.
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“My mother used to cook dumplings in this pot. And she baked delicious buns in these molds”
“We don’t even have any photo albums left to remind us of our old life. It’s as if we didn’t exist,” – says Diana, turning over the ashes with her hands. – “I often come here. My heart hurts, but I hope that maybe I will find something from our old life here.”
On November 18, 2021, the life of the family was divided into two -old life and new life. Just one spark turned all dreams, hopes and expectations into ashes.
The family was left in the street, and their beautiful house burned down in a few minutes. Only a strong smell of burning and ashes remained from their former life… They were already sleeping when the fire started to consume everything. They barely managed to get out dressed in pajamas. Their neighbors gave them jackets, blankets and even socks.
“Our life was left behind these stairs. And now it looks exactly like this – there is nothing!”
– Liana, how are you now? Children recall their home and life before the fire with tears in their eyes.
Liana: Look around. There is nothing left of our house. I will never forget that terrible day. We were already asleep when the inhuman cry of my mother-in-law woke us up. “We are burning!”- she yelled. Thank God she woke up. As soon as we ran out of the house, the roof collapsed. One can say we miraculously survived. My mother-in-law is an Angel sent by God! Lord, I will never tire of thanking You for bringing us out of our house then! You saved us! Another couple of seconds and we might not have had time to get out. Everything happened so fast…
I just have no words to describe our state. I can’t even cry. You cannot even imagine how valuable every single thing in our house was to us. I kept the first drawings of my children, photographs of their first steps. Their first school notebooks. Everything there was created by my husband and me. We have put so much work, so much love and warmth into this house.
– Did you manage to determine the cause of the fire?
Liana: They said that the wiring started to burn. Will have to rebuild everything from scratch. But we have neither funds nor forces for this.
– Where do you live now?
Liana: Our neighbor let us live in her house. She gave us one room. Since we have nothing of our own, the entire village dressed us. They lent us a bed, and an ottoman, and a stove. Someone brought us fork, another one brought us plate.
“There is nothing of our own in this room. Our good neighbors brought us everything”
– Do the authorities help you in any way?
Liana: They said: “Build walls and we will give you a roof from the old school.” They are demounting a school in our village, so they promised to give us a roof. We’ll see. The matter still needs to be brought to the roof, but how? Our income is 400 GEL of social allowance, and some more, when my husband earns something on part-time jobs. This is enough for nothing. Our parents help up if something remains from their pension after they buy medications.
Stairs leading to nowhere
Malkhaz (13-year-old): You know, I used to have my room. I hid there from everyone and read. Or listened to music. But now when I want to be alone I can’t. We only have two beds. Sometimes dad and I sleep on the floor, sometimes mom and my sister. I can’t even believe now that someday I will have a normal bed. Maybe when I grow up, when I start working. I don’t know.
“I often come here and find my burnt things. It used to be my cup. My grandmother gave it to me when I was three years old.
My grandfather gave me this dagger when I was ten. That’s how, piece by piece, we assemble our past.
– What do you miss the most from your past life?
Malkhaz: I don’t know… I miss my room. I miss it a lot.
Diana (15-year-old): Me too! But I can’t dream of anything only for myself. I want to live as a big family again. I want to dream only of beautiful dresses. I used to be a big dreamer. Before going to bed, I imagined such a beautiful life. And it turns out that my life used to be beautiful! Not like now.
– What did you dream about? How did you imagine your life?
Diana: I imagined that I would become a teacher, then I would get married and have children. Not many children, just two! And then all this happened, and my dreams also flew away with the smoke. Now, before going to bed, I only think about this and how we managed to run out from there.
“Now I’ll wash it. It’s part of my jewel box, I think.”
“This is probably our sketchbook. My brother and I drew a lot, and now we don’t even have pencils and paper.”
– What do you remember the most?
Diana: I remember how the entire village helped us. How they comforted us, how they gave us clothes. How they brought us warm blankets. Everyone was so kind! I will thank everyone when I grow up and start working! I also want to help everyone.
Liana: If it weren’t for good people, we probably wouldn’t even be alive. I thank them all, I pray for them, but I also want to convey my gratitude through you! They will all read our story, so I want to confess my love to all of them!
– Liana, what do you need the most right now? You’ve already got through the winter. What is your main problem now?
Liana: We have some building materials, they promised us to help with a roof. I cannot ask for global things, maybe someone can help us with dishes, clothes, beds. Children really need computers or tablets. If with God’s help we build walls, then we will need windows and doors.
Give up or try to start from scratch? Will you help? They just can’t do it alone
Malkhaz: Can I have a bike?
Diana: Are you crazy? What a bike! We have nothing to eat!
– I think we can fulfill this dream if you let your sister ride too!
Malkhaz: Not only sister! You too, all the neighbors and children from the neighboring village, if they want to!
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Friends, the Zeragia family has lost everything. Their house, belongings – everything that was acquired over many years of hard work, was consumed by fire. They have absolutely nothing left. The family found themselves without the roof over their head, they live in a room where their kind neighbor sheltered them. But their conscience does not allow them to abuse the kindness of these wonderful people. They really need our support now!
The Zeragia family needs any help, they need the most basic things because they will have to start their life from scratch. First of all they need food, kitchenware, building materials, home appliances, beds, a table, chairs, and tablets for the children. And one special request – a bicycle!
You can visit them and provide them all possible help. Their address is: Khoni Municipality, Village Kveda Gordi.
Every time you can help someone, just do it and rejoice that God answers someone’s prayers through you!
We are sure that together we can warm them up and give them confidence in the future.
Please don’t forget to repost our story. Let your friends know about the grief of this family! It’s extremely important!
Friends, there is one more request: if you know about the misfortune of a neighbor or friend do a godly deed, drop us an email at: office-fsp@fsp.ge.
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We have already helped thousands of disadvantaged people! Let’s support this family too! And who knows, maybe someday we ourselves will need help of strangers! Life is always unpredictable!
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Liana: ‘Your love is in every brick of this house’
‘How sweet it is to sleep in our own home!’ says Liana. ‘My husband and I sleep on the floor in a room that hasn’t been repaired yet. But I am so happy, as if I am sleeping in a five-star hotel. The walls, roof, windows, and doors are already there, and the rest, will come with time.’
Their previous house burned down right in front of their eyes. They barely managed to escape as the flames consumed the building within minutes. In their state of shock and grief, neighbors took them in. For two and a half years, they lived in three different families’ homes, for which they will be grateful for the rest of their lives. But what is it like not to even have your own spoon? To blame yourself for inconveniencing others?!
Oh, how sweet it is to live in your own home, to sleep under your own roof. This new house was built by the whole world, by all of you.”
Inver: “Thank you Lord, we are now protected from rain and wind! Glory to all the kind people who helped!”
Liana, how did you feel when you crossed the threshold of your new home and spent the night here for the first time?
Liana: The past sorrow came before my eyes again. How our house was burning and disappearing and how our entire family was crying. How neighbors were comforting us, bringing warm clothes. The smell of smoke, the fire…
I remembered how the construction was progressing. Both relatives and neighbors worked for free, with great enthusiasm and dedication. They didn’t just it lay brick by brick, they put their hearts and love into the new house. When the roof appeared in the house with your help, my heart calmed down. It meant that our new home wasn’t a dream, but everything was happening in reality. Then you sent new windows, new metal doors, and I was finally convinced that all of this is real.
At the site of the burnt-down house, they began to build a new one
“Both relatives and neighbors worked selflessly, with great enthusiasm and dedication”
“They put their hearts and love into the new house”
“When the house got its roof, windows, doors, I was convinced that it was no longer a dream, it’ was reality!”
Liana: The first night in this house, I didn’t sleep. I cried sweet tears from good memories, from an overflow of feelings. Your love, your warmth, your kind attitude brings tears to my eyes.
– You are very emotional, Liana, and we understood your feelings without words.
Liana: Wait a moment, the lump in my throat will pass, and I will say words to all the people who helped. You are very loyal, kind, wise. You treat people with great respect and attention. You have a big reservoir of love and warmth, which you generously share with those who are in great need of it. Thank you for healing us with your love all this time, taking care of us, and healing our emotional wounds. They’ve almost healed completely. I ask the Lord to grant you a happy peaceful life, abundance and joy, rewards for all your efforts, robust health, and may all your aspirations come true.
Inver: I will always remember that without you, we wouldn’t have gotten back on our feet. I will always remember how you tried for us, how great the desire was to save us. I bless and pray for you every day.
Inver: “Nothing compares to the feeling when, after long torment and wandering, you step into your own home”
Liana: “I was greatly comforted when readers called and supported us: ‘I will help you. I’m with you until the end, until we build the house.’ Or: ‘We will do everything, everything will be fine.’ A person in distress behaves like a child. They need to be comforted, cherished, given hope. And you are the best at that, I am already convinced.
– Have you personally met anyone from the readers?
Liana: Our family met wonderful Lali from Khoni. She came with her son, brought blankets and mattresses. My husband and I sleep on them now. I told Lali personally, and I’ll repeat it now: “Thank you for understanding me, as a woman to a woman, for feeling how hard it is to live in an empty house, what difficulties are at every step, and for actually helping us. I hug you, dear Lali, words are getting stuck in my throat.”
The military from Khoni also helped us. Thank you, guys. This is a very honorable and timely decision..
– What is currently the most challenging for you as the homeowner?
Liana: Difficulties are all around now, no matter where you look. But I won’t complain, I won’t lament. We’ll endure everything. The main thing is a roof over our heads.
I cook food in the yard. Now, a metal tripod serves as my “stove.” I maintain cleanliness and order. Well, what of it? People used to cook food like this, and we’ll live like this for a while, endure until life gets better. I wash clothes manually under the tap, the water pressure is low.
Clothes and belongings are stored on the floor in cardboard boxes and bags for now. My husband made a small wooden table with his own hands, and we are happy. We’ll gather around the table without chairs, have lunch. The children don’t complain, they endure everything and understand.
Dato, a staff member of the Fund, recently delivered two beds with mattresses to us. Oh, how much joy it brought! We gave the beds to children and my mother-in-law, they need them more. My mother-in-law has blood pressure issues, she can’t sleep on the floor. And I don’t want my son and daughter to hurt their backs. Diana, my daughter, sleeps with my mother-in-law, and my son sleeps alone in another room, as he wanted, even though the walls are bare.
Overall, you have very harsh, almost Spartan conditions, but your outlook is optimistic. Let the children say what they need most?
Diana: I’ll dream for myself later, once we’ve fully recovered. Right now, both for me and for everyone, the most essential things are needed: a wardrobe, a washing machine, a gas stove.
There are still many challenges: there isn’t even basic furniture or appliances, but Diana believes that life will gradually improve
Malhaz: Exactly, we need appliances. I won’t ask for anything else.
Diana: Can I ask for some books for myself? I really miss my burned library. It’s so wonderful to have new books in the summer.
Liana: I take on occasional work in a confectionery workshop a few times a month. But it’s very small amount, just enough for food.
– Liana, have the local authorities responded to your plight and participated in solving th e problems?
Liana: This time, everyone showed unity. They also made a contribution to our new home.
Inver: The most important thing is that we are not wandering around other families now; we have our own corner. Thanks to God, we are protected from rain and wind! And thanks to all the kind people who helped! This world relies on people like you; you are driving it forward. You have given us a strong belief in people. Without such faith, life wouldn’t be worth a penny.
Friends, it’s tough to start a new life from scratch. Sometimes it can take years. But the Zeragia family is very motivated by you. Liana and Inver are ready to achieve everything through their own effort and hard work. To make their task a little easier, you can help them with appliances, furniture, and the most essential items. Thank you for saving another family, for restoring faith in people.
Please, friends, let’s unite once again and show this family that we will not allow poverty to be an unwelcome guest in their home.
Let’s not think that one-time assistance is enough for this family. They have to cope with daily routine, and they need our support in this battle.
If you have a heavy heart because of everyday problems or unresolved issues, as a distraction just see our posts on Facebook, or better call any of our beneficiaries, and all your problems will seem unimportant to you, compared with the problems of those to whom you helped in the most difficult moment of their lives.
Unfortunately, problems of this and other families do not end here and now… Therefore, from time to time, look through the stories of unhappy people on our website, and talk to them. Every time you dial the Phone of an unhappy person, God is blessing you! For sure! Go on helping these families! This is the best service to the Lord!
Friends, there is one more request: if you know about the misfortune of a neighbor or friend do a godly deed, drop us an email at: office-fsp@fsp.ge.
Your kindness is a chance for yourself to be happy!
Friends, thanks again to each of you!
Our Fund’s accounts are:
– In Bank of Georgia #GE42LB0115113036665000
– In TBC Bank #GE15TB7194336080100003;
– In Liberty Bank #GE42LB0115113036665000;
It is also possible to transfer money from TBCpay, ExpressPay and PayBox (OPPA) terminals. Find our Fund under “Charity” section (you can read more about rights and responsibilities of the Fund following the link https://goo.gl/GY2Gus).
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