Showing posts with label High Park Fire. Show all posts
Showing posts with label High Park Fire. Show all posts

Thursday, July 19, 2012

High Park Fire's Destruction

Happy Thankful Thursday friends. As hubby and I gazed upon what remains of the trees that fueled the fire, we are amazed that only one life was lost. It was interesting to see the "fingers" of the fire-there would be a green section of trees right next to burnt areas. I am so very thankful for the firefighters and volunteers that spent their days containing this fire and putting it out.





We know that forest fires are actually good for the earth, but somehow you wonder if there couldn't have been a little less destruction.  I'm wondering how long it will take all the ash to break down in the rivers so that the water will be crystal clear again and not black.

Today I am thankful that Hunter only chewed up my cellphone and not a pair or two of glasses-which are much more expensive to replace.  I am thankful that this phase will pass! I am thankful that he is a wonderful young pup, who is doing what puppies do.  I am thankful that a cellphone is really an insignificant loss compared to what so many others have lost this summer in the Colorado fires. 
I am thankful today that I have the security of knowing I am watched over constantly and that nothing can touch me without first being filtered through His hands.
Hoping you have a day filled with gratitude.
Noreen & Hunter

Monday, June 11, 2012

Sunset Through The Smoke

As many of you know, here in northern Colorado we've had a huge wildfire burning this weekend. We live in the plains but love the area that is burning; the smoke is filling the sky, we watch and pray for those loosing their homes. Last night the sunset was beautiful and here are two shots hubby got.

Today the fire has been classified at a level one which allows the state to get outside federal help for fighting it.  The winds here are causing it to change course, thus making fighting it more difficult for the crews.  What began as just 2 acres increased to 2,000 Sat.night and was up to 20,000 acres yesterday; we can only hope that fire tankers are sent in to help. Apparently, it is catching up with the damage of the fire in New Mexico.
Our hearts go out to those who have lost so much and we pray for the one person that has not been accounted for.
~Noreen