tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216849284613897226.post6443084259837218611..comments2024-03-27T02:43:41.397-07:00Comments on Wandering and Wondering: One Of The Lucky OnesTonihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05187611054293001721noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216849284613897226.post-12560919828375501202018-08-10T14:06:03.889-07:002018-08-10T14:06:03.889-07:00I'm glad your family is okay. I hope they have...I'm glad your family is okay. I hope they have escaped the air and are sitting on a beach somewhere until these fires are contained.Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05187611054293001721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216849284613897226.post-12589000986655002242018-08-10T12:48:30.166-07:002018-08-10T12:48:30.166-07:00I just got home from California in an area that is...I just got home from California in an area that is not experiencing any fires at this time. I am sorry to read about all that you have been through, Toni. I just can’t imagine the horror and loss that so many are experiencing. Please stay safe. <br /><br /> I have family in Redding and last I heard they are OK.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216849284613897226.post-42266899999140031882018-08-09T12:46:41.847-07:002018-08-09T12:46:41.847-07:00Intense! Great description. Thanks for the light, ...Intense! Great description. Thanks for the light, can feel it wash over me!Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05187611054293001721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216849284613897226.post-81686103999210124662018-08-07T13:40:27.325-07:002018-08-07T13:40:27.325-07:00oh my goodness, such an intense experience. I am s...oh my goodness, such an intense experience. I am so glad that you are ok, your house too. Though it must be shocking to have homes around you burned down! Sending light. Tammie Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09018402134070834516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216849284613897226.post-14268576119760445982018-08-07T09:09:34.570-07:002018-08-07T09:09:34.570-07:00Thank you, Martha. Not sure we would define oursel...Thank you, Martha. Not sure we would define ourselves as 'okay' but we are certainly okay for now! We will heal, and be better in the long run.<br /><br />I hope that all is okay with you!Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05187611054293001721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216849284613897226.post-56173690090978407232018-08-07T09:07:13.872-07:002018-08-07T09:07:13.872-07:00Jenn, Thank you. It has been incredibly traumatic ...Jenn, Thank you. It has been incredibly traumatic for the community but once the shock of it is over I think we will rise better than ever. #REDDING STRONG<br /><br />Though, I'm ready to sell and move out of California. As we were driving to and from San Francisco, I didn't see landscapes, I only saw tinder! May be time to move to somewhere green and tolerate a little humidity for awhile!Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05187611054293001721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216849284613897226.post-60707177431965183022018-08-07T09:03:08.771-07:002018-08-07T09:03:08.771-07:00Linda, I am so sad that your town went through thi...Linda, I am so sad that your town went through this. Their is a tremendous grief but also a incredible amount of community spirit and support. Restaurants feeding evacuees and fire fighters for free, free medical care from private physicians for evacuees. People opening up their homes to house people. Incredible. I hope it continues. Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05187611054293001721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216849284613897226.post-29056888304327495462018-08-07T08:59:17.613-07:002018-08-07T08:59:17.613-07:00Joanne, Thank you for the good wishes but should&#...Joanne, Thank you for the good wishes but should't you be concentrating on taking care and being safe!!! Be well, my friend. Heal quickly and soundly.Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05187611054293001721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216849284613897226.post-36941470182417386672018-08-07T08:57:30.405-07:002018-08-07T08:57:30.405-07:00Hilary, The whole family is very lucky. We still c...Hilary, The whole family is very lucky. We still can't believe how some of our homes survived and how close we came to being caught up in the fire storm. <br /><br />My grandson really is one of the best men I know. He helped us evacuate, he cleaned up the rotting food and took care of our dogs so that we could leave town. But he also, during this time with my mom and dad, called every day since December 2, 2017 to check on folks and me; to ask if we needed anything, made us dinners and delivered, took care of our house and dogs when we couldn't make it home, called to say, "I love you, Nana. Call me if you need anything." Helped us move Dad into Redding. Visited my dad and made him smile and laugh. He is my personal hero. Between my grandson and The Guy, I always had a rock to lean on!Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05187611054293001721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216849284613897226.post-73751480753415801082018-08-07T08:49:12.429-07:002018-08-07T08:49:12.429-07:00I'm wishing your wish for rain bares fruit!
I...I'm wishing your wish for rain bares fruit!<br /><br />I was here and still can't imagine, it was so nightmarish.<br /><br />Don't count on our lives being saved yet! With Unhealthy and Hazardous air quality, we are breathing ash filled with toxins. The entire county of Shasta will probably keel over dead from lung cancer in about 5 years! <br /><br />We are relieved to be home and safe. Truly some of the lucky ones.Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05187611054293001721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216849284613897226.post-84427976152798218012018-08-07T08:43:14.708-07:002018-08-07T08:43:14.708-07:00We heard from many people that the fire made natio...We heard from many people that the fire made national news! Thank you for your thoughts. I believe every little bit counts.Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05187611054293001721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216849284613897226.post-87608921770927809202018-08-07T04:56:23.032-07:002018-08-07T04:56:23.032-07:00So tragic! I'm happy to hear you are okay!So tragic! I'm happy to hear you are okay!Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07470947568183528236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216849284613897226.post-59980531943053876942018-08-07T04:39:31.686-07:002018-08-07T04:39:31.686-07:00Incredibly traumatic! I'm so glad to hear you ...Incredibly traumatic! I'm so glad to hear you and your home are alright. -Jenncoffeeontheporchwithmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17618627688821849806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216849284613897226.post-4851384497451236632018-08-06T20:40:14.479-07:002018-08-06T20:40:14.479-07:00I am so terribly sorry for your city. We went thro...I am so terribly sorry for your city. We went through it in ours and I could not express to you the tremendous grief that hung over for the longest time. My old street was decimated and I remember thinking how hard it would be to be one of the few that still stand but 7 months later the constructing and cleanup is going strong and the city came together to hold each other up and be a true community. I hope that for yours too.Linda dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01167854309289774316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216849284613897226.post-29939412324944162852018-08-06T15:26:12.943-07:002018-08-06T15:26:12.943-07:00Take care and be safe.
Take care and be safe.<br />Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216849284613897226.post-57703661614062172742018-08-06T12:42:46.687-07:002018-08-06T12:42:46.687-07:00Gosh you and the family were lucky ... very lucky....Gosh you and the family were lucky ... very lucky. It simply cannot be easy to live in an area when the fires are so severe. Your grandson deserves lots of medals ... how very nice of him ... but more importantly so pleased you're all safe and the house is too ... take care - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216849284613897226.post-51808552309640899882018-08-06T11:42:46.011-07:002018-08-06T11:42:46.011-07:00WOW. Toni I am happy your home and life was spared...WOW. Toni I am happy your home and life was spared as was your loved ones.<br />Nice that you had a place to stay and has some joy in all of this.<br />I wish you and your neighbors some rain, cool weather and peace.<br />I can't even imagine! ((hugs))Margaret (Peggy or Peg too)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04247428494327269983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1216849284613897226.post-22201036411125770502018-08-06T11:35:07.012-07:002018-08-06T11:35:07.012-07:00every time I read or hear about this fire, I send ...every time I read or hear about this fire, I send a little thought your way that you and your family will be safe.anne marie in phillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765140782182605141noreply@blogger.com