Firestorm
Never in California’s history has there been a firestorm of this magnitude. It began Sunday October 8 and continues to ravage several North Bay counties.
I am one of the lucky ones…my family is safe, my home has been spared: a miracle in itself since I live within a mile or so from hard hit Larkfield, Mark West, and northern Santa Rosa.
Surreal is the word being used by many. Indeed, it is a surreal landscape, a surreal experience.
It is the kind of tragedy that brings forth the best and the worst in people. Our communities are strong; noble acts and deeds common. I had no idea when I wrote a recent blog about ‘heroism’ that I would be witness to so many acts of heroism. And knowing there are hundreds more going unseen.
Please join us as we are praying for rain, and believing it will come. And praying for those who have lost family members as well as the thousands who have lost virtually everything but the shirts on their backs.
There is a long, immense recovery ahead. We are ‘Sonoma Strong’, California Proud, and the job will get done.
Thank you all for your love and support. If you wish to make donations, please choose those sites and organization that give 100% to the community. Redwood Credit Union Community Fund is one reliable and community conscious company. Napa County has also set up a direct fund donate account. Check with the Napa Valley Foundation. There are also many other places including the American Red Cross, The Sonoma County Humane Society or Napa County Humane Society, among them, where you can help with the immediate need and the long term recovery.
Bless you all, and STAY SAFE!
