Fire destroyed his house last week, and Jonathan Doeden's family lost just about everything they own. They are picking up the pieces, but they have little left.

The fire started in the attic and quickly spread, turning the family's life upside down in seconds.

Doeden is trying to salvage what he can for his wife and five kids, ages 3 to 13. But it's isn't much.

"Just an instant shock, like why or how everything is going," he said. "It's just sadness."

Faulty electric wires sparked the fire in the attic and it gutted the house. Now mold has grown on the drenched clothes, mattresses and shoes. The flames destroyed toys, furniture, even Doeden's Navy uniform and medals.

"I can get all my uniforms and medals back, but I can't go back and earn them like I did before," he said.

He broke the news to his 4 year old on Thursday.

The couple rented the house from the New Beginnings Church. Now the two hope things get better.

Doeden said the fire hasn't hurt his faith, but only made it stronger as they were able to escape safely.

"The fire started while we were in here," he said.

The family has lost so much, but that won't destroy them.

"We're all safe," said Deanna Doeden. "Jon has made it through so much worse th>an a fire."

The KOMO News Problem Solvers presented the Doedens with a $500 check to spend at Fred Meyer. They plan to spend the money on new clothes, shoes and food.

Anyone who'd like to help the Doedens can make an online donation to KOMO's Problem Solvers Fund.