The drastic change between the events of Sunday morning, Sunday evening, and Monday night amazes me!.  And, just as quickly as the fires came, they have gone – leaving behind a charred hillside, and the occasional rumble of helicopters overhead, as reminders of the weekend’s events.  Jason came home for lunch this afternoon, and we were commenting on how quickly everything …

comes around, huh? Last night, life seemed to be getting back to normal on our side of town.  We were back at home, and the smokey smell had mostly disappeared (or else we are getting used to it!).  Even the t.v. stations seemed to reinforce a sense of normalcy as they were back to their “regularly scheduled programming.”  But…as I was getting …

This is mostly an update for out-of-state family who may be checking in…We decided not to stay a second night with my parents, so we are back at our house tonight. We so appreciated their hospitality, but I think we are all looking forward to sleeping in our own beds tonight.  And, the cats are especially relieved to be back …

Jason and I went back to check on our house this morning…. It is covered in ash, and a smells like smoke, but is still standing!   (Praise the Lord!)  The hill at the end of our street is burnt – another vivid, daily reminder of God’s sovereignty and protection. Our plan is to camp out at my parents’ house …