During a severe storm, Adam and his family were forced to take shelter in their old trailer. Inside their modest home, Adam’s wife Maggie cooked a fish stew, asking, “Parsley with fish stew, yes or no?” to which Adam replied, “Yes, my mom used either parsley or coriander.” As they settled for dinner, a severe weather warning interrupted their meal. Adam, suffering from a twisted ankle, was concerned about his wet boots and the need to buy Maggie’s epilepsy medication.

The family’s safety became paramount as the storm intensified. Maggie’s epilepsy gave her a sense about the storm, and Adam, despite his pain, prepared the trailer as a makeshift shelter. They moved in hastily as their house’s roof was on the verge of collapsing.

The next day, the storm had passed, leaving their home heavily damaged. Outside the trailer, they found boxes filled with essentials, a kind gesture from Diane, Maggie’s friend. The message with the supplies directed them to the local library, which had become a community support center. Diane offered their family a place to stay. Grateful for the support, Adam and Maggie accepted, finding solace in the community’s kindness during this challenging time.