This is mostly an update for out-of-state family who may be checking in…We decided not to stay a second night with my parents, so we are back at our house tonight. We so appreciated their hospitality, but I think we are all looking forward to sleeping in our own beds tonight.  And, the cats are especially relieved to be back …

Jason and I went back to check on our house this morning…. It is covered in ash, and a smells like smoke, but is still standing!   (Praise the Lord!)  The hill at the end of our street is burnt – another vivid, daily reminder of God’s sovereignty and protection. Our plan is to camp out at my parents’ house …