Steve Eichler looks through damaged clothing near an upstairs bedroom as daughter Carley looks on. The family of seven is now residing in a two-bedroom apartment until contractors can rebuild their home.

CELINA - Flames, smoke and water destroyed the Mud Pike residence Steve and Katey Eichler's family called home, but it didn't destroy their spirit. "We keep telling the kids it's only a house, and it's only stuff," Katey said. . . .