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| Okie Farm Girl |
Posted - Jun 12 2013 : 8:08:55 PM
We've all been busy bees around here, cleaning up the mess that was the May 19th tornado. I just put up a new post at he blog with pictures plus a video of our tornado as it passed over us that I found on Youtube. You can catch it at http://www.oklahomapastrycloth.com/blog/?p=6957
Mary Beth
www.OklahomaPastryCloth.com
www.Oklahomapastrycloth.com/blog
The Sovereign Lord is my strength - Habakkuk 3:19 |
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Jun 28 2013 : 08:09:21 AM
Well, we are surrounded by smoke this morning! It would seem that the West Fork Complex fire which includes the town of South Fork, CO (now evacuated), the Papoose Fire around Lake City/Creede has grown to the largest wildfire in Colorado (not the most destructive . . yet) and it's a LONG way away. But it is now sending smoke all the way over to our corner of the state!
That is only one of the active fires in our state . . . many other in other Western states.
RAIN DESPERATELY NEEDED . . . without LIGHTNING!
Please pray!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
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| Okie Farm Girl |
Posted - Jun 23 2013 : 3:37:53 PM
Thanks, CeeJay. I was worried!
Mary Beth
www.OklahomaPastryCloth.com
www.Oklahomapastrycloth.com/blog
The Sovereign Lord is my strength - Habakkuk 3:19 |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Jun 23 2013 : 2:17:57 PM
Mary Beth . . . I think that fire is quite a distance away, up in the mountains. I don't think there is any threat to the city.
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
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from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| Okie Farm Girl |
Posted - Jun 23 2013 : 07:45:29 AM
CeeJay, my friend is at Pagosa Springs. How far are the fires from her???!!
Mary Beth
www.OklahomaPastryCloth.com
www.Oklahomapastrycloth.com/blog
The Sovereign Lord is my strength - Habakkuk 3:19 |
| ceejay48 |
Posted - Jun 22 2013 : 9:26:48 PM
Nope, Nini, fires threaten South Fork, Creede . . . the West Fork Complex spans 70,000 acres in the southern part of the state on the other side of the Rockies. And, one north of Pagosa Springs which is on this side of Wolf Creek Pass. The Arizona Doce fire near Prescott, AZ covers 7000 acres and is only 15% contained.
We are on the Western Slope and it no less dry than the Front Range . . . we just hope and pray! Our county has a ban on ALL kinds of fires, same thing that was in place a year ago. It's very unnerving! All the "Fire Danger" signage indicators are at "extreme", red.
Thank you for your prayers!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| Ninibini |
Posted - Jun 22 2013 : 6:48:28 PM
Oh my goodness, Mary Beth... My heart aches for all of you. I'm so glad you're okay. I am just so moved by the way people have come together like this to help each other without a word or second thought. Beautiful. Life-giving. God bless you all. You are definitely in my thoughts and prayers.
CJ - I didn't realize the fires were still burning! Last report I heard, they were fairly certain they had contained them! I totally misunderstood. We'll be praying for you all, too, for sure.
Hugs -
Nini
Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Jun 22 2013 : 12:02:44 PM
Glad to hear your update, Mary Beth!
Yes, prayers for Colorado and other states on fire! So far, the fires are still far away from our corner of the state, however, we are at great risk for fire because it is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO DRY and we are having afternoon winds. Yes, very dry and perilous! Because of the South Fork fire Wolf Creek pass is closed and it is a major highway for east/west travel. It is also heavy forest and at great risk!
Thanks for your prayers and concerns!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| Okie Farm Girl |
Posted - Jun 22 2013 : 11:45:54 AM
Thanks to all of you gals. Life is getting back to normal!! Now we need to be praying for Colorado!! My friend is there right now and she says it is bad. Very dry and perilous.
Mary Beth
www.OklahomaPastryCloth.com
www.Oklahomapastrycloth.com/blog
The Sovereign Lord is my strength - Habakkuk 3:19 |
| redbud |
Posted - Jun 22 2013 : 11:37:06 AM
Your article is wonderful, thanks for sharing with us! I'm thankful that you are all ok, God bless~
to everything there is a season, a time to every purpose under heaven
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| Calicogirl |
Posted - Jun 17 2013 : 08:29:44 AM
I cannot even begin to imagine how terrifying this is and then the aftermath. I am so thankful that you are okay Mary Beth and am continuing to keep families in prayer for the loss of their loved ones.
By His Grace, For His Glory
~Sharon
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| Okie Farm Girl |
Posted - Jun 13 2013 : 7:58:37 PM
Yes, Coaloha, our power is back on. It is amazing to see how much has been accomplished in three weeks. The homes behind us have already been bulldozed and workers are already rebuilding. I could hear hammers and talking today, as sound carries a long way out here. Things will take time to get back to normal but it sure is going fast!
Mary Beth
www.OklahomaPastryCloth.com
www.Oklahomapastrycloth.com/blog
The Sovereign Lord is my strength - Habakkuk 3:19 |
| coaloha |
Posted - Jun 13 2013 : 7:34:40 PM
Mary Beth,
I am just so glad that you were prepared and that you and yours came through the storm safely. How are people doing now that the storm is a few weeks behind you? Is your power back on?
Warmly,
Pam
Pam
Farmgirl #1075 |
| Simple Living |
Posted - Jun 13 2013 : 4:27:14 PM
Mary Beth it's so good to hear you are okay and safe. Our prayers go out to everyone affected by this tornado
A Friend is Someone who Reaches for your Hand, But Touches your Heart!
Farmgirl #3842 |
| Bear5 |
Posted - Jun 13 2013 : 3:56:49 PM
Mary Beth. Hugs to you. Happy you are safe. I can just imagine how busy all of you are now.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| wildflower17 |
Posted - Jun 13 2013 : 12:01:09 PM
Mary Beth,
So thankful that you are OK. I am in awe of the detailed account of the happenings of that day. Thank you for taking time to share with us.
Hugs!
Judy
"Blessed Beyond Measure"!!!
"Country Girl at Heart"... |
| laurentany |
Posted - Jun 13 2013 : 11:02:05 AM
Mary Beth,
Thank you for sharing your neighborhood's story, and all of the pictures. I was so glad to hear that you and your family and home were safe, and that most of what was lost in this tragedy were things. When watching the footage and seeing the pictures it amazes me that the loss of life was not far greater- and for that I am so thankful. I am not underscoring the severity, but praising God that this did not turn out far worse. Things can be replaced.
We as Americans are so powerful, and can put aside our differences and help one another so much during times like this. That is what makes our communities and our country so great.
God Bless!
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
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~Robert Louis Stevenson |
| Killarney |
Posted - Jun 13 2013 : 10:34:43 AM
Mary Beth, Thank you giving us a close up of what happened. Many Prayers continue for everyone affected! A huge Tractor Trailer Truck left Memphis, Tennessee a few weeks ago with water and diapers and many supplies to help! Big Farm Sis Hug!
Imagine....#3392 |
| wooliespinner |
Posted - Jun 13 2013 : 08:15:06 AM
So very glad you are all okay. Your post was wonderfully written and thanks for sharing your experience. Glad so many people pulled together that sure gives me hope.Hugs to you all.
Linda
Raspberry Run Farm
Nubian Dairy Goats |
| JudyT |
Posted - Jun 13 2013 : 06:52:52 AM
Wow Mary Beth, I'm so glad you are safe, and I can only imagine what you all went through during it. You did a wonderful job with your post, my heart was pounding while I was reading it. Continuing to keep you all in my prayers.
Judy~Farmgirl Sister #599
I've lived in an urban area most my life, but now I'm living in a rural area up on a ridge in the Ocooch Mountains in Southwest Wisconsin, sharing my life at...http://dailyyarnsnmore.com
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| ceejay48 |
Posted - Jun 13 2013 : 06:17:00 AM
Mary Beth,
Thankful you are safe! I'm soooo sorry for the devastation and tradegy! Have been and will continue to pray.
We lost our house and backwoods to an arson fire 19 years ago and I understand cleaning up that kind of a monumental mess!
Hang in there!
Hugs!
CJ
..from the barefoot farmgirl in SW Colorado...sister chick #665.
2010 Farmgirl Sister of the Year
Mother Hen: FARMGIRLS SOUTHWEST HENHOUSE
my aprons - http://www.facebook.com/FarmFreshAprons
living life - www.snippetscja.blogspot.com
from my hands - www.cjscreations-ceejay.blogspot.com
from my heart - www.fromacelticheart.blogspot.com
from my hubby - www.aspenforge.blogspot.com |
| SandraM |
Posted - Jun 13 2013 : 05:04:06 AM
I read your post...What a terrifying thing to go through.
So glad to hear you are all right!
Sandra
www.mittenstatesheepandwool.com |
| Okie Farm Girl |
Posted - Jun 12 2013 : 9:06:00 PM
Thanks, Kelly. It's just been neat to meet so many gifted and giving people. I have a whole new hope for our country because it is just made up of good and generous people!!
Mary Beth
www.OklahomaPastryCloth.com
www.Oklahomapastrycloth.com/blog
The Sovereign Lord is my strength - Habakkuk 3:19 |
| lovinRchickens |
Posted - Jun 12 2013 : 8:30:53 PM
Mary Beth, how Blessed you are to have remained safe through this horrific event. I am so sad to hear of all the homes around you. We went through a severe flood several years back. Those are life altering events for sure, life is different to follow those type of life events both mentally and physically. Prayers for you and your community as you all get through this.
Farmgirl #5111
Blessings
~Kelly~ |
