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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up:  Prayers for the victums of wildfires  |
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
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 Posted - Jul 28 2010 : 12:48:13 PM
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Please keep the families in your prayers, who have lost everything, their homes, pets, livestock and more in the wildfires here in So. Cal. Also remember the men and women who are wildland firefighters, and risk their lives to protect the property in these wildfires. My middle son is a wildlands firefighter, and he and his chainsaw crew are here at these fires, working with little to no sleep to try and stop theses monsters before they destroy any more...
My middle son is also Roger's Daddy, my G/son who's dog was killed a few days ago, so it makes things alittle tuffer for them right...him being gone at this time, and risking his life for others,please pray for him, alittle extra, thanks...
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
Edited by - 1badmamawolf on Jul 28 2010 12:52:49 PM |
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emsmommy5
True Blue Farmgirl
1547 Posts
Angie
Buckley
WA
USA
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Posted - Jul 28 2010 : 1:58:01 PM
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Prayers on the way. Especially for your son and your family. We are a structural firefighter family with one wildlander, so my heart and prayers go out to those who are fighting to save things for others. My heart is always on high alert when one of my kids are out on a fire. I don't have time to worry about myself when I'm out! =)
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
2199 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2010 : 2:33:05 PM
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Angie, I know exactly what you mean, thank you, and you and yours are in my prayers also, thanks for what you all do...
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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Lessie Louise
True Blue Farmgirl
1406 Posts
Carol
PECULIAR
MO
USA
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Posted - Jul 28 2010 : 2:39:41 PM
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Prayers sent this morning watching the news, I cannot imagine what those people are going through. And special prayers for all the fire fighters, Carol
Forget buns of steel, I'd rather have buns of cinnamon!
Don't out smart your common sense!!
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Kirksmom71
True Blue Farmgirl
873 Posts
Mel
Dallas
Texas
USA
873 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2010 : 2:47:50 PM
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Thanx for all you and yours do for the sake of others and thier property. Prayers for your sons and family!
My best to all,
Mel
Sassy City Girl with Farmgirl Fantasies! |
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CountryBorn
True Blue Farmgirl
1545 Posts
Mary Jane
New York
USA
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Posted - Jul 28 2010 : 3:16:10 PM
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Prayers are sent. Every time I see those awful fires my heart breaks, for the people the animals and for nature itself. I think so much about the firefighters trying to put out something that is so unstoppable. I pray he returns safely to all of you.
MJ
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
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cheneygal
True Blue Farmgirl
503 Posts
Suzie
Cheney
Wa.
USA
503 Posts |
Posted - Jul 28 2010 : 8:32:41 PM
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Teresa, I was wondering about you, aren't you in Kern Co.? Are the fires close to you?? (I should just look at a map!!). Prayers go out to your son and his crew. Those guys do a terrific job, on little or no sleep. I commend them every time I hear of a wildland fire on the news. It's brutal work with a wonderful adrenaline rush....Pete and I were both wildland/structure/EMS in central Oregon. Also, prayers for your little grandguy, he's probably having a pretty rough time of it too.
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HealingTouch
True Blue Farmgirl
3448 Posts
Darlene
Kunkletown
Pa
USA
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Posted - Jul 28 2010 : 8:45:46 PM
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Prayers for all doing this selfless job. Prayers for your GS. Losing a pet is just devastating
Sister #1922
Blessings,
Darlene
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. |
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Karrieann
True Blue Farmgirl
1900 Posts
Karrieann
Northeast
Georgia
USA
1900 Posts |
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
2199 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2010 : 09:46:16 AM
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Suzie, I am in the most northern part of Los Angeles county, but I am right at the Kern county line.The Tehatchapi fire is about 35 miles north of me as the crow flies, and is moving at a south/east direction, which is away from me.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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cheneygal
True Blue Farmgirl
503 Posts
Suzie
Cheney
Wa.
USA
503 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2010 : 10:58:27 AM
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35 miles away is still too close to home!! I'll keep my fingers crossed the wind doesn't change and it keeps heading away from you and your family. Is the smoke blowing away from you also?? Hope your son is faring well doing the job he's doing. Those guys just don't get enough credit. One time when we were released from a wildland fire, when leaving the town, etc. that we were protecting, all the townspeople lined the streets with thank you signs, and cheered us....boy did that make the tears come to your eyes. I hope your son gets to experience at least a little of that sometime in his career!!!
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
2199 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2010 : 12:50:04 PM
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Suzie, smoke is going away from me also, and yes my son's crew has had the thank you signs and people wanting to hug them, giving them food and drink, wanting to take their pictures, etc. My son is way to humble to accept much of anything other than maybe water.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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cheneygal
True Blue Farmgirl
503 Posts
Suzie
Cheney
Wa.
USA
503 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2010 : 8:19:29 PM
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He's gotta be quite a guy. Didn't sound like things were easing up any when I saw the news tonight, hope he's getting a little rest and keeping his energy level up. If he's eating at fire camp that will keep him going....used to be the best food!!
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Jul 30 2010 : 05:59:40 AM
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Prayers and hugs for you and your family.
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
2199 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2010 : 09:20:22 AM
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Suzie, no its not easing up, we have more fires that have broke out much closer to me, lots of smoke and its raining ash. Its in an area that is canyons and hills/mountains all at the same time. Last night it looked like lava flowing, not a good feeling at all.
Yes, he is eating at fire camp, if I remember correctly, lots and lots of carbs, but even with that, he usually loses 40 plus pounds during fire season (he is 6'5, 245 lbs), and as he puts it, he eats everything in sight, and goes into hibranation for the winter, so he has all of his weight back by next fire season,lol.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
2199 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2010 : 09:22:24 AM
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Suzie, no its not easing up, we have more fires that have broke out much closer to me, lots of smoke and its raining ash. Its in an area that is canyons and hills/mountains all at the same time. Last night it looked like lava flowing, not a good feeling at all.
Yes, he is eating at fire camp, if I remember correctly, lots and lots of carbs, but even with that, he usually loses 40 plus pounds during fire season (he is 6'5, 245 lbs), and as he puts it, he eats everything in sight, and goes into hibranation for the winter, so he has all of his weight back by next fire season,lol.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2010 : 6:28:16 PM
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wanted to check on you tonight teresa. hoping your family and you are safe. i have no tv so i will go online and see whats going on. i am so sorry for you. we were in the santa barbara fires. we had fire storms that jumped the freeway. very scary. i will be praying for your family sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
2199 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2010 : 7:14:47 PM
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Sherry, we are ok, smoke and ash, not enough to do any damage, fire is still outa control, and the winds have picked up, please keep everyone in your prayers, its gonna be another long night.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
1534 Posts
Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
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Posted - Jul 30 2010 : 9:44:38 PM
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I have been praying for your family and all in the area. We had a huge firestorm here about 12 years ago so I know how awful it can be. I have been watching on the news. Hope all is well.
Blessings, Sheri
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2010 : 07:10:50 AM
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i am glad your still beyond the fire. please let us know. how is our little guy doing with out webble? sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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Kirksmom71
True Blue Farmgirl
873 Posts
Mel
Dallas
Texas
USA
873 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2010 : 12:54:49 PM
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Hope today is a better day for all!!!
My best to all,
Mel
Sassy City Girl with Farmgirl Fantasies! |
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HealingTouch
True Blue Farmgirl
3448 Posts
Darlene
Kunkletown
Pa
USA
3448 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2010 : 7:09:11 PM
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Keeping you all in my prayers.
Blessings,
Darlene
Sister #1922 |
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cheneygal
True Blue Farmgirl
503 Posts
Suzie
Cheney
Wa.
USA
503 Posts |
Posted - Jul 31 2010 : 9:10:07 PM
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Teresa, I guess all of us have you on our minds, hope things have settled a little bit by this evening, I didn't see any news tonight, but praying things are a little better. Hope you're getting some rest. Keeping all of you and your "fire fightin' son" in my prayers as well, keep us posted if possible.
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
2199 Posts |
Posted - Aug 01 2010 : 09:30:48 AM
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firefighters are getting some containment now, it has burned into an unpopulated area, and is starting to back burn into itself, which means no fuel, so all of your prayers helped, thank you. As far as my son goes, no news is good news, I'm sure I will talk to him when hes rested and has a day or so of down time.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 02 2010 : 9:02:18 PM
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Teresa:
All of the firefighters and your son will be in my prayers. Keep us posted on any new news.
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 |
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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up: Prayers for the victums of wildfires |
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Prayers for the victums of wildfires
