Following cancer diagnosis, Kenner woman credits Facebook group for helping rebuild her …

KENNER, La. (WVUE) – Seyli Molina’s second-story home on East Louisiana Street has undergone significant improvements since Hurricane Ida’s 2021 devastation.New flooring, tiles, and molding now adorn the house, while fresh air conditioning units and fences have been installed outside. The home now has insulation and running water. The next milestone is a new kitchen complete with cabinets and appliances. When asked what would be the first meal she would cook in her renovated home, Molina said with a smile, “I don’t know. I will let my husband surprise me.”She says Hurricane Ida caused about $180,000 in damages to her home and her insurance covered only about $102,000. Rebuilding has been difficult for her, especially since she has been battling cancer since January 2021.About three weeks ago, she says her diagnosis took a turn for the worse.“(My doctor) tells me ‘Hey look I’m going to recommend that you go to hospice. I don’t think you have six months, maybe a year,’” Molina said.On the day of the grim update, Molina shared her condition with her closest friends and loved ones before taking her medication and a brief nap. When she awoke, her phone was buzzing with notifications from a Facebook
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