Thursday, June 28, 2012

We're on fire

I don't know how many of you out there know this, but there are about a dozen forest fires raging in the CO foothills right now, the "high park" fire being about 20 miles from my house.  Thank you to everyone who's checked in and made sure we're out of harm's way.  I promise, the only threat the fire poses to us is smoky air quality, a ban on 4th of July fireworks, and a distinct lack of rock climbing.  But I thought I'd share with you a picture of the High Park fire we took on Father's day, just to give you an idea:

Please keep the firefighters in your thoughts and prayers.  There is  a serious lack of manpower this year that is capable of fighting these fires.  Can I also ask that if you have some extra change that you send it in the direction of the Red Cross?  Statewide, over 500 homes have been lost so far this summer to these fires.

Wow, what a downer post during birthday week.  Sorry guys.  It really is a big deal though.  More important than birthday week.  I promise tomorrow will be more perky.

8 comments:

  1. KellyJune 28, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    You guys have been in my prayers all week. I have 2 friends that live out there and the photos they've sent have been terrifying. Love to you guys and all your friends and fam!! Love ya girl!

    ReplyDelete
  2. JenJune 28, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    Wow that picture is crazy! Hope you all stay safe!

    ReplyDelete
  3. JenniferJune 28, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    So sad.. I used to live in So CA where we had fires like every summer and was always evacuated.. Scares the crap out of me to see this happening near people I "know".. Stay safe!

    ReplyDelete
  4. tiff@thecoffeehouseJune 28, 2012 at 9:12 AM

    this is so hard to watch. to think about. to pray about. my dad and stepmom recently built in CO (Fairplay area) so they are keeping me up to speed with pictures and updates.
    thinking of you!!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Shaylynn... a girl, a story, a blogJune 28, 2012 at 1:50 PM

    I've seen it all over, my bosses sister-in-law had one of the only houses that was spared in a culdesac (sp) the photo is insane..

    What a horribly scary thing.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Girls Love Fried PicklesJune 28, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    Be safe Kristen. I will be thinking of you often.

    ReplyDelete
  7. ChrisJune 28, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    It's so devastating! I'm glad you're safe... please stay safe.

    ReplyDelete
  8. UnknownJune 29, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    The fires in Colorado are just so sad. Lots of prayers and stay safe!!

    ReplyDelete

I love comments! Please let me know how you feel, and make sure I have a way to get back with you, so we can be friends :-)

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)