fire and water

we were awoken early this morning 

(3:45am to be exact)

 firemen and neighbors warning of a large fire 

on the mountain

behind our house.

only a bit earlier i had awoke to the smell of smoke 

and thought...

i should check this out, only to doze back to sleep.

fire seems to come often around here, but this time was different.

the men insrtucted us to gather 

important documents, medicines, the children, etc

and be ready if they come thru for evacuation.

joey went out front with the neighbors, firemen

in the street 

and i watched the red glow, smoke, and lights from the fire trucks 

on the mountain right behind us.

it was eery. 

just in case...

and because i'd rather be safe than sorry,

i grabbed one of our famous orange crates 

and threw in medicines, 

clothes for the kiddos,

clothes for joe and i,

computers, camera,

and other things to help us get by

if the worst was to happen.

by 5:30am joe and i were so tired we laid down

fully dressed and slept

knowing the firemen camped out front would alert us if needed.

7am

loudness.

3 helicopters 

are circling above our house 

repeatedly gathering up water

 from the atlantic ocean in front of us 

and flying over the house to the mountain behind us

for water dump after water dump.

and so, 

up we were

kids and all 

(luckily we never had to wake the kids last nite)

taking pictures,

waving at the firemen, 

and choppers

as they put out the fire 

that came 

entirely to close for comfort.

and so, as i claim every day, there is never a dull moment around here!

thanks to all who prayed for us last nite.
it is such a wonderful blessing
to know those who love and care for you
are calling on the Lord in your behalf.

today we are so thankful.