02/24/2026
Hi everyone, sorry for my long absense! This year has been tough so far and Ive not had the chance to do any art; and, much of my supplies and finished product was either lost or damged in two separate incidents.
On Feb 3, my car was stolen and then destroyed after a high speed police chase (some of my finished product was lost this way). Then, 8 days later on Feb 11, my family's house was destroyed in a fire. While that home is not where my bed is personally, it's where the rest of my family in Minnesota lives and where I spend half my time, and where a large amount of my supplies were being stored for the off season.
But besides that, I feel the loss of the home deeply too. Both personally and for each family member, in addition to the changes in routine, dynamics and a sense of safety.
As far as my car is concerned, I am at the point where I need to secure a new vehicle. But I’m not yet in a place whre i can afford one.
My sister started a GoFundMe for me (just days before she lost her home). I’m sharing it here as I can use all the financial support I can get. It truly is hard for me to be this vulnerable but these circumstances have left me with no choice. I also know this is a hard time for so many others, so I appreciate your support, either financially or by sharing this as widely as possible. I’m also open to feedback on ways to share this message in a more condensed or succinct way. You can find information on the GoFundMe here (https://gofund.me/346b9331b), feel free to reach out with any questions. Thank You!
UPDATE on 2/23 from Heather On Feb 11 I shared an update (deta… Rachel Mass needs your support for Help Heather Rebuild: Replace Car After Theft then Fire
