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Story summary
- Missi Dowd-Figueroa, an Altadena, California resident, is rebuilding her life after losing her home in the Eaton Fire.
- She planted sunflowers and other flowers on the fire-ravaged property, turning it into a vibrant garden that gave her purpose.
- Donations totaling around $100,000 supported construction of a new home, which began in late September.
- Dowd-Figueroa said the emerging structure lifts her spirits and marks a major step in her recovery.
