My heart goes out to all the trees and the treetops in California and the fireman working tirelessly to stop this fire. My mind wanders to this classic...
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, A Novel by Betty Smith, Harper & Brothers, Est. 1817
Please take a moment today, look up, give thanks for the treetops around you, above you and send strength to the firefighters as they fight these fires safely.
May these heros find strength, dignity and honor.
May these heros find strength, dignity and honor.
Those are some brave men who are fighting all those horrible fires.
ReplyDeleteNature always rises from the ashes. Forest fires give way to new growth.
-M
Mel-
ReplyDeleteyes, they are so brave. I cannot imagine wearing those heavy protective garments and then fighting that heat.
Your work is coming along so nicely.
pve
Those men and women are such heros.
ReplyDeleteI will give thanks and say a prayer.
That was my Mother's favorite book. I haven't read it in years. Very thoughtful post here PvE.
Debra,
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Hope your trip was wonderful.
pve
Yes there are our heroes who save everyone's life risking theirs!
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to everyone in Cal. fighting these fires or the loss of their homes. Mother nature is not always nice.
ReplyDeleteFrau,
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a nice day there and you are right, Mother nature can do such damage - but with love and hope, we all work to re-build, plant and begin anew.
pve
Lovely thoughts!
ReplyDeleteHats off to these courageous men and women.
Such a good idea. These fires are heartbreaking and what a tough job the do.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful thoughts today. My son is living in CA, under a cloud of smoke and ash. Thankful for the heroes who fight fires.
ReplyDeleteAmen Patricia. I was thinking the same thing with everyone, creatures big and small and nauture being touched by the roaring flames. xoxo
ReplyDeleteWe're on the same wavelength Patricia- I just did a 'tree' post today {but in relation to fall}, even our pics are close. I feel for all those families, the firefighters AND those poor trees.
ReplyDeleteI've been hearing about the fires every time I turn on NPR! It's really incredible to think of all the people putting in the time and effort and bravery to fight these fires and keep everyone safe!
ReplyDeleteBless those poor firefighters!
ReplyDeleteI'm right there with you! My brother and his wife just avoided the fire in Alta Dena, CA!
ReplyDeleteJaithan
I say a hearty amen to all. As I commented on Lisa's blog, every region seems to have its own fury. Here in the midwest, tornadoes. And, of course, we know the devastation of hurricanes. I think fire is the only one with any form of redemption. As Mel said, fires give way to new growth. Its nature's way of renewal. And nature is as wonderful as it is often cruelly efficient. The firefighters are heroes. Our hearts go out to the people of California.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments, let's hope they reach the brave firefighters and lead all to a safe place.
pve
Thank you, Patricia. We're a good thirty miles from the fires on either side of us, but it's still awful to see and smell and we even have ash this far away. Firefighter friends are involved and it's on the news around the clock. And the worst thing?... it's not even "fire season" yet so we're likely in for more of the same.
ReplyDelete(btw... A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is one of my top favorites from childhood and a new copy is on my bookshelf right now waiting to be reread)
Love A Tree Grows In Brooklyn. Re-read it this summer. Thinking about those heroes fighting the fires in CA today.
ReplyDeleteI love love love this book and movie...
ReplyDeletePVE,
ReplyDeleteThis is something very dear to my heart, for my father was a fire chief for 35 years. It is such a dangerous and courageous job. He has always been my hero in more ways than one, but there is nothing like the feeling of seeing him come home after a long shift of fires and giving him a very big hug because again, he survived the blazes.
These men are such heroes and possess such selfless hearts.
My heart not only aches for them and their families and the trees, but also the scared wildlife that are being forced from their habitats.
Hoping it is contained very quickly.
~Melissa
What a sweet post. The fires are truly devastating here.
ReplyDeleteAlso, that is still one of my all time favorite books.
What a thoughtful post, Patricia. With all the modernity in our world today, it is still true that firefighters die fighting those blazes. (Lots of county firefighters in my life -now, but especially while growing up, family and friends, so it's a tender spot in my heart. Two of my step-nephews are down south working the fires you're writing about).
ReplyDeleteA lovely entry reminding us of the bravery of others. And isn't A Tree Grows in Brooklyn an amazing period piece too? It gave me such vivid images of an era.
ReplyDeleteAmen...XXOO
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting on Anne's wonderful feature about my watercolors. It brought me to your Fabulous blog.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to following your posts...
xo Laura
I love that book - I should pull it out and read it again.
ReplyDeleteFirefighters - and their families - wives, husbands, children... I am so thankful for their sacrifice.