We're still here. Not much we can do, but wait...and pray.
The fire was agressive today and expanded from the 577 acres Friday evening to 2,645 acres Saturday evening.
I've got all of our necessary documents in a Pelican box and packed my bible for if or when we need to go.
Packed a go bag, some photos, and 6 quilts. Neighboring ranchers have called and offered to keep our horses and we'll load up Skeet
I took tubs to the garden last night and filled them with water so we'd hopefully be able to keep it watered if we lose our water (a good idea from DH)
It's just a matter of time before we lose our electricity. We've been planning on installing a generator, but there have been so many other projects to tackle. We had someone come out and assess what it would take, but we want to get a 2nd opinion.
I made 2 batches of granola bars
And we mostly fielded lots of phone calls and visited with the Hotshot crews on the ground.
They brought in 3 different crews with 2 vehicles per unit and about 6 buggies and hand cleared a path through our property.
I thought they may stay, but the fire's still west of us a few miles and they moved to moniter it from a closer position. This shot was taken by a reporter named Susan Perney- it showed up as part of an update on our fire app.
It's just a matter of time
They're forecasting high winds Sunday and Monday so we're holding our breath.
One of the Hotshots is from here. They specifically put him in place on this side of the mountain when a fire breaks out because he understands this terrain so well. He told us that this side of the Capitans is "a different animal"
Saturday evening was peaceful...almost eerie as we sat on the deck
Felt like we should be doing something
So I did...I prayed
And I want to thank all of you who have sent prayers - I can't tell you how much it means to us. It brings us peace to know that friends and family are standing in the gap and that this is all in God's hands.
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