tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post1632466415977321593..comments2023-12-27T09:28:32.621-07:00Comments on Retired English Teacher: Smoke, Rain, and WindSally Wesselyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-27677703496531504272012-07-09T19:41:22.144-06:002012-07-09T19:41:22.144-06:00Rose said it. Thoughts are with you!Rose said it. Thoughts are with you!Stafford Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03048757515249725540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-90196113489059007032012-07-06T17:51:36.969-06:002012-07-06T17:51:36.969-06:00Dear Sally, I have been reading your posts on the ...Dear Sally, I have been reading your posts on the fires with interest, but didn't realize I hadn't left a comment. I have been watching the news stories about the Colorado fires, but a personal reaction like yours really brings the tragedy home. My heart goes out to all who have lost their homes or been displaced by these terrible fires. Every time I start grumbling about the heat we're experiencing, I scold myself and think just how lucky we are; a little temporary discomfort is nothing compared to what these people have experienced.<br /><br />I do hope Boston is doing better by now.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-66530777856279469762012-07-05T15:19:39.081-06:002012-07-05T15:19:39.081-06:00It must be awful to have these fires so close &...It must be awful to have these fires so close & to never be sure where they will end up. I really feel for all the people who lose everything. Also people in floods too. (Happening in parts of England due to non stop rain.)<br />What is the world coming to? So many strange things are happening all over the globe, weather wise.<br /><br />Hoping your little dog is feeling better.<br />Maggie X<br /><br /><a href="http://granniemay.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Nuts in May</a>Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-65719423304371850772012-07-04T00:03:06.137-06:002012-07-04T00:03:06.137-06:00That must be such a helpless feeling ~ to not know...That must be such a helpless feeling ~ to not know if your home and everything in it are still standing. Your friend and everyone touched by this awful fire are in my prayers.<br />Stay safe.<br />Blessings, JoanneJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701170619308062747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-67005114611714575102012-07-03T03:15:08.540-06:002012-07-03T03:15:08.540-06:00I have just found your blog via Isabelle`s.
Your ...I have just found your blog via Isabelle`s.<br /><br />Your accounts of the fires in Colorado so clearly evoke the horror of it all. Such a difficult time for you and those nearer to the fires. <br /><br />Sending good wishes from a very wet Southern England, where the rain has washed out our summer.Dartford Warblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04352965211143836326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-51825943458766400002012-07-02T16:06:41.616-06:002012-07-02T16:06:41.616-06:00Sally, I've been thinking of you all and haven...Sally, I've been thinking of you all and haven't been too near the computer to blog-check. Thanks for this update, which does indeed tear at the heartstrings. I hope your doc's home was safe; I wish they could all be safe. My heart is with you.Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-7024605236313810532012-07-02T01:33:37.826-06:002012-07-02T01:33:37.826-06:00On of my most vivid memories of my childhood is be...On of my most vivid memories of my childhood is being evacuated for a fire. We lived in the foothills of Los Angeles. It's a strong reminder of how powerless we really are.#1Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214011945298439939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-31522654652402106992012-07-01T12:29:34.410-06:002012-07-01T12:29:34.410-06:00Dear Sally, thank you for the link to your daughte...Dear Sally, thank you for the link to your daughter's posting. I read it and could see Colorado and Colorado Springs through her eyes. In her last sentence she said she was "dumbfounded" by what was happening there,<br />and that's how I feel too. Nature can overwhelm us as it did with water in Katrina and now with this horrible fire in Colorado. Peace.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-10157644570972842562012-06-30T18:17:32.158-06:002012-06-30T18:17:32.158-06:00These are terrible photos. I am so, so sorry.These are terrible photos. I am so, so sorry.Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-87767287401729112122012-06-30T13:50:21.322-06:002012-06-30T13:50:21.322-06:00Oh Sally,
My heart is with you and also my prayers...Oh Sally,<br />My heart is with you and also my prayers for everyone affected by the devastation. I had heard nothing about the fire until I read your blog tonight. This must be so hard for you. I don't know what else to write. I'm going now to read Keicha's blog.<br /><br />Hugs to you.Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923693784234135636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-17149382119346261982012-06-29T15:56:02.836-06:002012-06-29T15:56:02.836-06:00Oh dear, Sally, I'm so sorry. Thinking of you....Oh dear, Sally, I'm so sorry. Thinking of you.Pam https://www.blogger.com/profile/12641269043817163165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-47528630008022716482012-06-29T01:10:56.515-06:002012-06-29T01:10:56.515-06:00We heard that it is only 30% contained so far and ...We heard that it is only 30% contained so far and can hardly believe it. I am praying for rain and strength for all the fire fighters and residents of Colorado. All our thoughts are for you.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-42557541470610730892012-06-28T19:00:07.071-06:002012-06-28T19:00:07.071-06:00Prayers for everyone! So sorry for your doctor. ...Prayers for everyone! So sorry for your doctor. Hope your pup is better soon, too. Hard times. *hugs*Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-40454278137634094742012-06-28T17:58:33.877-06:002012-06-28T17:58:33.877-06:00Sally, We just got rain/hail here in Breckenridge ...Sally, We just got rain/hail here in Breckenridge and rain is still falling to wet our forests. I saw on the news tonight that the fire containment is still minimal in CO Springs, but they have kept it from destroying more homes. I cannot imagine the devastation to Colorado Springs and the surrounding wilderness areas. I was wondering if you have a lot of beetle-kill trees there? Our forests are full of dead trees. I can only hope that these rain cells come daily now. I'm sure your vet has checked Boston for Giardia? My friend's pup just went through several rounds of antibiotic until the bacteria was out of its system.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-68692990698287473652012-06-28T15:07:14.668-06:002012-06-28T15:07:14.668-06:00I am so sad to read about the terrible fires in Co...I am so sad to read about the terrible fires in Colorado - I feel for the people who are losing their homes – I can well understand their despair. I also feel so bad for the animals – domestic as well as wild – what a catastrophe. I hope your lovely doctor’s home will be safe – keep us informed. I send all my wishes for your little pup to recover and for the fires to die down.Vagabondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-45630421692201030242012-06-28T13:41:52.577-06:002012-06-28T13:41:52.577-06:00What a beautifully written, heartfelt post all abo...What a beautifully written, heartfelt post all about your 'homeland' my friend. What a dreadful, dreadful situation for all those involved. Thank the Lord that you and all your family are safe at this time. My heart goes out to your favourite Doctor. It must all be such a worry. I will continue to hold Colorado in my prayers, and pray that the fires will soon be extinguished. I also hope that your poor little puppy will soon be feeling well again. Bless! Please take care - chin up! Sending gentle hugs your way.Southhamsdarlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285980805569582676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-54344223980911225872012-06-28T13:22:48.574-06:002012-06-28T13:22:48.574-06:00So glad to know that you and yours are ok. Yes, G...So glad to know that you and yours are ok. Yes, G and I are keeping everyone there in our prayers. It's G's home state.Magehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17333086721654817750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-90108952174160935652012-06-28T12:03:13.981-06:002012-06-28T12:03:13.981-06:00sending prayerssending prayersRebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213055916162799647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-84325552390254179752012-06-28T11:17:56.912-06:002012-06-28T11:17:56.912-06:00So much devastation. I know that the landscape te...So much devastation. I know that the landscape tends to recover, but the toll on the human spirit is tragic. My thoughts and what I pass off as prayers are with all those involved.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-3557459000061953132012-06-28T11:00:17.288-06:002012-06-28T11:00:17.288-06:00My prayers are with you. I spent a summer in Denv...My prayers are with you. I spent a summer in Denver when I was nineteen. The mountains were so beautiful and new to me. My son lives near last fall's Bastrop fires in Austin, Texas. It was such a stressful time for his family. The firefighters are so courageous - I hope governments think carefully when cutting the services we all expect in time of disaster.maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06887076932802387393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-10120351439216584902012-06-28T10:50:51.359-06:002012-06-28T10:50:51.359-06:00The nation is praying for Colorado. I continue to ...The nation is praying for Colorado. I continue to be one of the prayer warriors for you.<br />Love,<br />JackieJackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214796594702277709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-49869181203233849542012-06-28T08:34:01.854-06:002012-06-28T08:34:01.854-06:00My heart continues to go out to all those, who hav...My heart continues to go out to all those, who have been impacted by this horrible fire.<br /><br />One good note is that you continue to be safe.<br /><br />Gentle hugs...Auntie sezzzzzz...https://www.blogger.com/profile/16170232476926222740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-65780459314389502722012-06-28T08:20:13.001-06:002012-06-28T08:20:13.001-06:00I am so sorry, for your family and friends and for...I am so sorry, for your family and friends and for the scariness and devestation. I can't help but thinking that you guys could have been living there by now and in the middle of it if your house had sold immediately. <br /><br />I hope that your puppy is feeling better.<br /><br />Kathy M.Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171271956883698673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-51478495633494836822012-06-28T07:01:38.491-06:002012-06-28T07:01:38.491-06:00Oh my, what a sad report on the fire in CS. I am ...Oh my, what a sad report on the fire in CS. I am heartsick for you all. Garden of the Gods is such a special and spiritual place. I will never forget seeing all the cacti in bloom there. <br />ZMay they finally get a handle on the fire soon!! Keicha's memories are so lovely...thanks for the link to her blog.MsGrayseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904170938207154612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-47482200071205312972012-06-28T06:38:35.310-06:002012-06-28T06:38:35.310-06:00I am following the events in Colorado with a heavy...I am following the events in Colorado with a heavy heart. Thank you for this well written piece that takes me there with you. I am praying that your wonderful doctor does not lose her home, and that no more will be lost.DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.com