MountainWings       A MountainWings Moment
#3301              Wings Over The Mountains of Life



When the Home Fires Rage
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I am in an area near the fires that are raging here in San Diego.
My son's high school is one of the evacuation points.

Because of our recent grocery store chain strike, I had to go
out this morning to a different store a little way north from me
to shop.  From the time I left my home to the time I was
shopping, the fire starting coming closer.

While I was in the store, a woman standing next to me received a
call on her cell phone.  I heard her say "you're kidding" and
then she apologized to no one in particular and ran off in tears
saying, "My house is burning down!"

I have thought about that woman since this morning.  I wouldn't
know her if I ever saw her again; I couldn't even tell you the
color of her hair.  However, she has been in my prayers since I
saw her run off.

I prayed that her home could be saved; I prayed she would be
safe.  I prayed that her loved ones would be safe.

My husband and I dropped off a pillow and blanket at our son's
high school as well as some food items.  As I walked on the
campus I saw people walking around somewhat dazed.  A pet center
had been created for those with pets, and some tents were going 
up.

We never spoke to the people there as they were busy
helping those in need.  We just walked in unnoticed, dropped some
things off, and left.

I was proud to see others in our community coming forward as
well, bringing in food and bedding.

I would like to let anyone out there who is going through
something tragic, whether it is because of the fires or some
other loss, that there are people out there pulling for you,
people you may never see or know.  People who want to help in
some small way, even if it is just to say a prayer and hold you
in their thoughts.

~A MountainWings Original by subscriber Denise Garratt~
San Diego, CA

from The Mountain:
We should say two prayers: one for those undergoing trauma and
seeming tragedy where flames and feuds threaten
and another prayer of thanks for the safety and continued
protection of our own homes.


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