Many of us in the State of Texas are suffering from a dreadful drought, the horrendous heat, as well as wildfires that are popping up all around us. Recently there was one about 2-miles from my home that I didn't hear about until the late evening news. I watched online for updates for a couple of hours. They evacuated about 1,000 residents in the immediate area of the fire. In case it came this far, I thought I would prepare to leave in a hurry. So... I got a small bag and placed in it my medicine, a toothbrush and toothpaste, cash I had hidden, and as I crawled into bed, I thought.. "I better put in a clean pair of underwear just in case!" Funny what one thinks of at times like this.
Today I received the following email sent from the summer place of Peggy (Branham) Krumlinde:
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| New Mexico Forest Fire |
"Well, here we are, sitting and waiting on the latest news and the fire reports for New Mexico. The latest fire is about 80 miles from us - it is in Pacheco Canyon, 6 miles north of Tesuque, which puts it at the Santa Fe Ski Basin and about 20 miles north of Santa Fe. Some of the residents here in Pendaries are evacuating, pulling their 5th wheels and driving their motorhomes out of the area. The smoke has been here since late yesterday afternoon. We will go if they make the announcement or if the smoke gets too thick for us to breathe safely. We will have to leave our 5th wheel and all its contents. No pickup to pull it out. It is so sad - all the beautiful forests of Arizona and New Mexico are being wiped out, not to mention the deer, elk, bear and small animals.
I am asking you all to pray that we get enough moisture to help us and our beautiful state get through this with as little damage as possible. Our last rain was 1/4" the first part of December." Peg
The beautiful Hill Country where I live is no longer so beautiful due to the lingering drought. Lake Travis in Austin is down about 24 feet, and all the other lakes around are drying up as well. There are similar sad stories all over the Southwest. Add in the wildfires and tornadoes and floods, and it is easy to understand how some folks think this might be the end of the world!
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| Lake Travis - Drought of 2009 |
So, as we honor Peggy's request for prayers, we might add all the other areas that are suffering this spring. Pray for rain, pray for the animals, pray for the victims of the tornadoes and floods and wildfires, and pray for all the farmers and ranchers who are losing so much.
If anyone knows how to do a rain dance, that would help as well!
Peace and love,
Marilyn
