Dear Friends & Family,

 

Today there is smoke everywhere. It has been such a horridly scary ordeal and my heart aches for all the people and animals that have been destroyed. I sure hope it won't be an arsonist act! The whole country/continent is mourning, such heavy sadness. The fires are still raging around us but so far they are a distance away from our area, but still close enough to be a concern, especially with the winds. We have had a reprieve from the horrendous heat but are told it will start up again on Monday. Please keep all of us in your prayers.

 

We have several friends who have loved ones that were burned and some who have survived but have lost everything! A few are ok but stuck between the different fires in their area. So many roads are closed and areas off limits due to it being viewed as a possible crime scene. Tons of people are still listed as missing and too many bodies are unidentifiable. Some people were actually visiting, vacationing, house sitting etc....so identities are complicated. The news isn't reporting and showing some of the things that are having to be done in putting animals down as well as some other issues. No one here has ever seen this sort of damage from fires and winds. The 12 years of drought and these unusual extreme heat and high winds have made it an all time worst ever.

 

Everyone is trying their best here to volunteer, get supplies and money together, offer housing, clothes, food etc..... Any of your prayers/healing energies are most welcomed!