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Gallery Furniture is seeing an outpouring of support from Texans everywhere. As you can understand we are in the process of rebuilding and taking care of customers and there is no way we can take all of the calls or respond to all the emails and other messages.
So we've opened this forum to give you a place to share your thoughts with the Gallery Furniture family.
A few words in response to some of the postings:
We appreciate the thought behind the many offers of donations and labor that have come in. But there is no need for donations, the employees are working and as Mack says there are two things Gallery Furniture doesn't miss -- a payroll and a delivery. The offers to push a broom or use a mop warm our hearts as well, but again, we have that covered for now.
What Gallery Furniture needs is what we are getting, the many expressions of concern, your prayers, and your intent to buy furniture from Gallery. Thank you all for everything you are doing.
Another note: please don't post email addresses. We are not able to respond to emails right now and I am removing addresses from posts because we don't want you spammed!
Hamilton Masters
Gallery Furniture
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Love you Mack!
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Did the birds get saved?
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My prayers go out to you and your family Mattress Mac. You have done so much to support your community and we appreciate what a great person you are. I will make my way out to your newly opened location to pick up some stuff-- don't know what yet, but I'm sure I will find something. May God bless you and help you get through this tough time.
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I live in Kansas and just heard about the fire on KILT this morning. I just wanted you to know that your family are in my thoughts and prayers. You do so much for Houston and I just hope that the City of Houston will be able to help you as much as you have helped everyone!!
Tiffany
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Yes! All four birds were removed from the building by firefighters and are in good condition.
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As I watched the news last night and drove by the showroom this morning on the way into work, I found myself wishing I needed furniture because I would go straight to Gallery on Post Oak to buy it to support the Gallery Furniture family in this difficult time. Houston has been blessed with the presence of Gallery Furniture and the generosity of Jim and Linda many for years, and I extend my sympathy for the loss of the warehouse and my very best wishes for the promise of a new day today and a bright future tomorrow. Somewhere in the ashes lies a Phoenix, and it better get ready to rise again and keep up with the iconic Mattress Mac!
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Sorry to hear about your loss, but just know that all things happen for a reason. I believe as you do that God has something much better for you and this is just a way of bringing it into existance. Faith will prevail.
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Jim McInvale has always shown tremendous support for the City of Houston and its residents. He's
always the first in line to offer assistance to Houstonians who have faced hardships and disasters.
The City of Houston's thoughts, prayers and support go out to Matress Mac, his family and his
employees.
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God Bless you and your family Mac!
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Mack, your interview on Channel 13 last night was a fantastic insight to your optimism and dedication. You made it clear that your faith in God will get you through this and that His plan will certainly be what is best. Thank you for showing your true character during this most difficult time. You will rise above this and continue to help others and through this other will help you. Remember there are many of your friends praying for you while you are rebuilding. May God Bless!
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Mattress Mac Family and Employees:
My thoughts are with you through this rough time..Mattress Mac you once spoke at my husbands college and he tells me the story all the time we were very sadden to hear of the tragic fire last night if there is anything we could do we would be glad to volunteer in whatever way. Thank you for your support toward the USO my brother is a marine and has used the USO rooms from time to time. Thank you for all you have done for Texas and the USO.
Elena
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Mack and Linda,
I cried, then I prayed. Stay strong and we all in Houston will support you again just as you have supported us with your "Hometown" Love.
Go Gallery!
J Lawson, Humble
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What a blessing that no one was hurt, and the birds are ok, as well. You are all in our prayers. Your faith is a witness & blessing to us all!
Hang in there and God bless!
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God bless you and your entire family as you are in my prayers.
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My family and I were very sad to read the news this morning about Gallery Furniture. We moved to Houston a little over 3 years ago from a small town in Texas. One of our first stops was Gallery Furniture and we were immediately made to feel welcome and at home. One of the sales associates approached us and said 'Look around and be sure to grab a bite to eat'. Having just moved to this very large city where the personal touch is hard to come by, someone making the time to stop to say hello was a welcome bit of hospitality. We purchased a set of couches and were recently talking about making a trip to Gallery Furniture to browse furniture (in anticipation of a new home). Thank you Mack for all you do and inspiring your work force to be friendly and always helpful and approachable. We will be praying for you and your employees and your families. We look forward to shopping with you again and if there is an opportunity to help, we'll be there. Thanks again and God Bless you, your faith will not go unrewarded. Jeremiah 29:11.
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God Bless you Gallery Furniture, Mattress Mack and your family, and all of the employees. And thank you HFD for your best effort!
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Mack I have lived here in Houston since I was just a little boy, (since 1976), and have grew up with the address of 6006 I-45 North, between Tidwell & Parker, engrained in my mind. You are an inspiration to the Houston community and we all think the world of you. It was devastating to see the news last night, but I know that if anyone can bounce back from something like this, you can, and you will have the full and complete support of the entire Houston area.
God Bless You!
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Our thought and prayers are with you Mack and the Gallery Furniture Family.. We live in San Antonio,
Texas and when my mom called us last night to inform us of the fire; I was heart-broken. We are
originally from Houston, so we know how much you help out the community. And since I was a little
girl I can remember going to gallery furniture to buy our furniture. So much, that my formal diningroom
table, here in San Antonio was bought at Gallery Furniture.
God Bless..
-Flores Family
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Dear Mack,
You have done so much for the community. My prayer is that as a community we can give back to you. My prayers are with you and your family and the whole Gallery "family".
Keep the faith! I know you and your business will be back stronger and bigger that ever. God WILL bless you!
God bless you,
M J
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Gallery Furniture Family is in my Prayers and God knows the plans he has for you. Gallery Furniture will be going srtong in no time God Bless You all the way from Richmond TX
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It makes me sad to hear that Gallery Furniture's Warehouse was Burned down. You can tell from the news that Mattress Mack was very hurt but I admire his strength and upside in saying that Gallery Furniture will go on. Mack has done so much for Houston, he is just a very generous person and its sad to hear this happening to him. Houston is with you Mack and anything you need let Houston know so we can help. Thats the least we can do for everything you done for Houston. My prayers and thoughts go with you and your family in this tuff situation.
HOUSTON LOVES YOU MACK!!!
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Dear Mattress Mack,
We are praying for you and your immediate family. We are also praying for your Gallery Furniture family. We know that last night was a serious blow to your business but God allows things to happen in our life for a reason may it be to make you into a stronger person or an opportunity to be a light to this community or perhaps for others to be a light to you. You have done so much for this community and we are sorry to hear that this has happened to you. We pray that during the next months of rebuilding that you never lose sight of the One who has given us a reason to hope.
Very Sincerely,
ScifiChik and Viper
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God placed His angels around your employees last night and He is highly to be praised. I've learned this week many things, but one is, if we trust our Heavenly Father, completely, He will always go before us and protect us, provide for us, and intervene for us when we just don't have the words. I'm praying for you all and I know you guys will come back stronger than before. I work for Kendall M. and please know that the entire office is thinking of you guys right now. Nothing but love and well wishes from this native Houstonian.
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My prayers are with you and your family. I am a Houstonian and you do so much for the communityand we are very appreciative. Just trust and continue to have faith in God.
Charlotte
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The news mentioned donations but I didn't get the info and I would love to help. Should donations be sent to the Post Oak location?
Amy
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I was so sorry to learn of this fire and to see it on TV. This store is an icon of Houston and you know what ? Gallery Furniture has the only Advertisements I love seeing on TV and the radio. I usually grumble at the other boring commercials, but I always get a smile on my face when i hear the Galelry Furniture commercials.
Hopefully the radio and tv stations can take the hit if you had to pull your schedule for awhile!
Max is a true texan that will have another texas sized warehouse filled to the rafters in no time, its the Texas way..... hopefully a warehouse DOUBLE the size as the Lord blesses Houston and the Gallery family.
Our prayers are with you.
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My prayers go out to you and your family Mattress Mac. You have done so much to support your community and we appreciate what a great person you are. May God bless you and help you get through this tough time. Thank you again for all you do for Harris County and surrounding areas.
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Mack, I hope Houston will be even more generous with you through this tragedy than you have been with Houston!
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Mac, thanks for all you've done for the community. God bless you as you rebuild.
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we are just about to shop in your store this coming long weekend. You guys are the best.
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May God bless you, your family, your business, and your employees.
Where else do people open each day with the Lord's prayer.
We will see you the next time we need furniture.
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We are praying for you! You were so amazing to our family after Hurricane Ike. We were without a mattress and we were housing another family whose hourse was terribly destroyed and you were able to bring a mattress to our house the same day. I never knew how much I appreciated having somewhere to sleep until that time. Thank you! I know Gallery Furniture will come back stronger and better than before.
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Hey Mack,
We are praying for you, your family, and your staff. You will come back bigger and better than before. I will come by your Westheimer store to purchase some furniture.
Catherine
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Best wishes to you, Mac, and all your Gallery Furniture Family, from your friends here at Mayo. We thank God that no one was injured in the fire. It is an honor to be one of your product suppliers, and we are grateful to you all for helping us be a better manufacturer. We know you will face some very tough challenges recovering from the fire, but there's no doubt you have the determination and grit to persevere and emerge better than ever. We stand ready to help in any way we can, and you are in our prayers.
Mike Mayo
Mayo Manufacturing Corporation
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I am chanting for the Gallery Furniture family.
Jon(SGI Houston)
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Renee and I wish you the best. You are what makes this city great. Our prayers go out to you and your family. I have always enjoyed seeing you well involved with the community. Just as soon as you reopen Renee and I will pay a visit. I have always enjoyed shopping and browsing Gallery furniture. Thank God no one was hurt. Hang in there Partner and don't worry you are part of great city with great people that know how to to take care of each other. God Bless
Ed and Renee
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I'd like to thank you for what you have done for me personally in the past, after Tropical Storm Allison flooded our home. We had a mattress to sleep on thanks to you! We were only one of thousands that have benefited from your generosity and kindness.
Here's best wishes for a speedy recovery to the business! Gallery Furniture is such a part of Houston, and we will look anxiously for it to be back in business as usual on I-45.
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Our thoughts & prayers are with you, your family & your employees, Mack. Your positive attitude will go a long way. Now, get some sleep!
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God bless you and your family! As a faithful man that you are, I know you will get through this. Thank you for being the way you are, we love you and your family! Hope I can get back on my own feet and be a customer once again. I will be keeping you in my prayers.
Sincerely
Flor Reyes
Katy
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Our thoughts are with you and your team Mack. You will battle back fast as you always have!
--Anthony Teague
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My prayers are that God will bless you as much or more than you & Gallery Furniture have blessed the community. You are a great man.
My prayers are with you, your family and the whole Gallery "family". God WILL bless you! Keep the faith.
Love you Mattress Mack!
God bless,
M J
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Mack we are deeply sorry for your loss. We've truely enjoyed doing business with you over the years.
Two questions:
1) Do you anticipate having some merchandise that you will be liquidating with minor smoke damage? If so when? Ie specifically mattresses that might be in wrapping.
2) Are you computer systems still up (probably a dumb question with your website running)? We wanted to do a return and repurchase which would obviously require the past records.
Thanks, keep doing a great job!
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Mack & Gallery Furniture Family,
Please know that the citizens of Houston and the surrounding areas are praying for y'all. I am just so glad that no one was hurt or died.
Becky - Magnolia, TX
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Mack you rule! You are an example to all of us!
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God bless you Mac and your wife, kids, and employees. We love you and are behind you 1000%. What would Houston do without our beloved Mattress Mac?
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Praying for you Mack, your family and Gallery Furniture family. Mack, you are a beacon of faith and you shone brightly for the Lord last night. I too have no doubt that the Lord will sustain you always.
"You will keep them in perfect peace whose mind is fixed on You, because they trust You." - Isa 26:3
"I am not alone for God is always with me.
I am not afraid for God is protecting me.
I am forgiven everthing for God is loving me.
I will bear good fruit for God is helping me.
I will persevere for God is sustaining me.
I will be saved for God is calling me."
(Reflection from Joyfully Living The Gospel Day by Day)
God bless you always!
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Gallery Furniture came to my aid when I needed furniture on very short notice. Matress Mack has been a Houston Icon for decades and always given to the community so generously. Ill be buying from the post oak store in the next few days.
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Good morning Mattress Mac and Gallery Furniture Family - I love you all so much. My heart and prayers go out to you all. Our family home was burnt a couple of years ago and after we finally got back on our feet we came straight to Gallery Furniture to furnish our home and have been back several times to purchase other items. Mattress Mac you have been so great to Houston and the surrounding communities. I pray
that God will keep you all and sustain you during this time. We love you and I know all will be well with you and the Gallery family.
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Dear Gallery Furniture Family:
We express our deepest regrets for this unfortunate incident and look forward to seeing you guys rebound strong as ever. As well, we want to personally thank you for the expeditious evacuation of your facility, as we were shopping for a new TV and entertainment system, at the time of the fire. God bless you all.
The Winnie Family
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