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My parents lost their home of 41 years to the Cascade Fire in Yuba County, California. In the middle of the night on Sunday in to Monday they fled for their lives as the fire swept through their little town on 70-80 mile an hour winds. They lost everything but a tractor and a telescope. They are in their 70's and this whole ordeal is so much to handle at any age, but especially at their age. My AH and I are travelling back and forth from our home to where they are which is about 5 hours north. They have to stay up there until all the paperwork is done and decisions are made. Please pray for them. They are both hard of hearing and trying to deal with government agencies and insurance companies is overwhelming. The bright light in all of this is they are now free to move closer to us where we can help them. But first, we must wrap up things up north. The wheels of progress with insurance companies and government agencies move very slow in light of all the fires in California.
I will take some prayers for myself and my husband too. My AH and I are doing well and hanging tough, but I am trying to keep my job and take care of everyone else too. My AH is very respectful of the situation and very helpful. He has tempered his drinking to only in the evenings when we are back to our hotel room and even then only a couple of glasses of wine. I know it isn't forever, but I will take it when I can get it!
Thank you in advance for your prayers and encouragement. Knowing people are out there cheering for us is so important!
Bethany yes I've been praying for your family (and all involved) even before I knew this. We're in Alameda county with one eye on the fire map, backpacks ready to go, and helping with distribution centers for people involved with the fires. How good it is you and your family can help your parents. Stay strong.
Oh, Bethany. I am sending prayers to you all. Good for AH stepping up when needed. Best to your parents - I cant even begin to imagine what they are going through!
(((Bethany))) - so sorry for the loss --- I am far away so only see what the news shares. In my whole life, I've never seen what we are seeing in CA now.....sending tons of thoughts and prayers for all of you. I too think it's very inspiring that you are looking at what is good or working in this time of stress and loss! Keep the faith girl!
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Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
(((((((((((Bethany))))))))))))))) OMG....SO SO sorry for your parents loss....My girls are in CA, near the horror and I am praying EVERY DAY for ALL Californians in the possible path of these horrible fires......sending you and yours prayers adn will keep sending safety and peace energy to you and all the others there......It hurts my heart to see so much loss and pain.....but THANK CREATOR that they made it out of there......will be praying for you and yours......IN SUPPORT
