Jake and Michaela - Midnight Evacuation October 22nd, 2007 - Harris Fire - San Miguel Ranch
It is about 3 PM. Steph and I went back to the house - and talked a police officer into letting us run into our home and grab some "essential items". We have heard that we will be allowed to return home at 5 - but are not sure. A couple observations- at a moment like this.
1 - I feel so blessed by the great "Neigbors & Friends" we have in our neighberhood. YOU REALLY know the kind of people you live next to during a disastor. So many of us have called each other - knocked on each others doors- kept one another posted. If you have not invested time in getting to know your neighbors - do so BEFORE you need to.
2 -It looks like the Eucalyptus grove to the east of our cul-de-sac - did not catch on fire. Although it appears there were some sparks. Our home ajoins San Miguel Golf Course - and that is where part of the fire got bad today.
3 - I have great sympathy for so many people who are suffering right now - and displaced. Steph's brother - who just bought a dream home in Escondido - has not seen his home in three days - but it is near the "Del Dios highway" - which seems to a bad area. Stephs mom and dad in El Cajon were in danger for a while last night. My Dad just called me - (he lives in Big Bear lake) - and he has been notified that he may have to evacuate. GEEZ, we could't stay wiht family if we wanted to!
Everyone - it looks like my family & home have been spared. However - many others have not. I really encourage you to pray for those who are suffering loss right now. And you can bet Rancho Vista will do SOMETHING to help one those who have devastated in this fire.
2 comments:
John,
We were going to call, but based on the email message we got from Dick, i sounds like you're getting a bunch of calls. We have been worried for you and the rest of our friends in SD. We're glad to hear that it appears your house will be OK. Let us know if you need anything
- Pete and Nikki
Thanks Pete. Pray. And Go Giants!
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