The tragedy that the people in California are facing is almost incompressible. It is even tougher on those of us who have loved ones living in the San Diego area. There is a woman who authors a very popular blog who calls herself Amazing Gracie. She is well liked and respected in the blogosphere. Her blog is named Echoes of Grace. She can be funny, topical and very serious. She is dealy serious with her post of the fire titled California is Burning. She writes, “I have been in all of these areas that are now burning except for the San Diego area of Poway. The Arrowhead fire is approximately 30 miles from my cousin’s home — I don’t know about how the crow flies. Since this is all mountains, the ash can be carried through the pines and oaks and set the whole mountain on fire. My brother’s home is approximately 15–20 miles from the Fountain Valley fire and about 30 miles from the Irvine fire but he is not in any danger. Their cars are covered with soot and ash. Another cousin lives in Santa Clarita but I’m not certain if he’s in the path of the fire. I’ve left an e-mail. I just pray they’re safe.” We at The Rising Blogger will have a good thought for those who are suffering and the brave men and women trying to stop the fire and return California to sanity. We hate the reason you had to write this post, but it is powerfully written and is our Post of the Day.Review written by BUD WEISER.
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Gracie always has a kind word for her fellow bloggers. She is kind, compassionate, and a true gem.
This is very well deserved.
Thanks to all of you for chosing this particular post. Things have settled down somewhat in the midst of the storm, but many souls are still displaced.
Thanks, also for giving all of us an occasional shot in the blogging arm.
~~~Blessings~~~
p.s. Thanks, Songbird, for your kind words…
Great choice Judd.
I am the cousin who is 30 miles from Arrowhead. I appreciate the concern, but thankfully my area has been spared. I do have a friend who lives in Running Springs. They have been evacuated for a week and still are not allowed up. They don’t know if they have a house to go back to. I can’t imagine how that must feel.
Congrats for choosing gracie for this honor…she is SO deserving.
Lynne
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