I'm in my office right now, and I'm on the verge of a nervous breakdown..... everything is in a tailspin..... I don't even know where to start....<P>My Grandmother was taken to the ER Saturday night.... they are checking for stomach & colon cancer. She was suposed to go in for further tests because they discovered last week that her heart is only working at 44%.<P>My Grandfather is scheduled for surgery on Wednesday.... the artery in his neck is 95% blockded, and he has been having mini strokes for a while now...<P>They are in different hospitals almost 1000 miles away.....<P>Some of you may have heard about the wild fires in New Mexico.... well, I've been packing up vital information from my office, while my Dad is at home packing up there.... they evacuated part of the town last night and are advising everyone to prepare for further evacuations.... I'm scared, you can see the hase of smoke in the building, and see the flames not very far from town. The wind has started to pick up again....<P>Please pray that I don't lose my mind today... I'm worried, scared, and preparing to help my dad evacuate the home I grew up in because of the threats of fire. (Mom is 3 states away w/ grandparents).<P>Thanks everyone.... I'll update when I can.<P>Butterfly<P>------------------<BR>There are deep sorrows and killing cares in life, but the encouragement and love of friends were given us to make all difficulties bearable. <BR>-- John Oliver Holmes<P>The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference.<BR>-- Elie Wiesel<P><BR>

Butterfly,<P>Lots of prayers going up for your grandparents and other family members. Keep yourself safe and keep us posted about everything.<P>(((((HUGS))))),<BR>Mitzi

Butterfly<BR>Remember those deep breaths? <BR>Hang on girl! Think of all you've handled.<BR>This my spunky friend is going to pass.<BR>Prayers for you always!!!!!!!!<P>Wassi

Lord God,<BR>I just ask that you bring a sense of order and love to Butterfly, Lord. Tha she would know how to sift through what is important in her life, and that you would be with her and her loved ones. IJN, Amen

Thanks ladies!<BR>I'm feeling a little calmer now.... the fire is still raging closer to town, but they haven't ordered any further evacuations.... yet. <BR>I haven't heard from my mom yet today, so I don't know how things are going w/ my grandparents today... I just keep praying.<P>I'll check back later if I can... and keep you posted... pray for rain!! Lots & Lots of RAIN!!<P>Thanks again.<P>Love, Thoughts & Prayers,<BR>B

Butterfly...<P>I'll be praying for you and your family too... <P>Jim

Butterfly -<P>You are in our prayers.<P>Lori

Butterfly, the first summer we lived in our house, there was a forest fire and at night we could see the flames on the ridge. The ash and smoke was everywhere. I had everything I loved in the trunk of my car--except my kids & H of course!<P>The rain and slurry bombers ended it after 5 days. I pray yours is extinguished the same way, only quicker.<P>God Bless<P>------------------<BR>Lor<BR>"Let love be genuine...hold fast to what is good; love one another." Rom 12:9-10

Prayers going up right now ! Keep us posted !<P><P>------------------<BR>Just call me - Deb<BR>------------------------<BR>The only day I can do anything about is today, yesterday is gone, tomorrow is not yet mine.<P>

Ok, I'm checking in w/ an update. They still (as of 11:00 pm) haven't evacuated the rest of the town. <P>I live about 20 miles away, and I can see the flames on the mountain from here, and the smoke and ash are drifting down into the valley. Dad promised to come and stay with me if they evacuate tonight, but he won't leave unless they evacuate. <P>The winds have died down some for now, and the slurry bombers were dumping on the evacuated homes this afternoon. The wind is suposed to pick back up again tomorrow morning, to about 45 mph.<P>I haven't heard anything from mom, so there is no update there.... I'm holding on the the "no news is good news" thoughts here. <P>You guys are the greatest.... I can feel your prayers, and I am feeling better tonight... it's still scary.<P>There was a fire in the same area about 22 years ago. We lived in one of the areas they evacuated yesterday. It was one of the worst fires in the state, but they didn't evacuate then. I remember mom packing suitcases incase we had to leave. <P>I'll update again tomorrow, or as soon as I hear something.<P>Love, Thougts & Prayers,<BR>Dawnetta<P>------------------<BR>There are deep sorrows and killing cares in life, but the encouragement and love of friends were given us to make all difficulties bearable. <BR>-- John Oliver Holmes<P>The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference.<BR>-- Elie Wiesel<P><BR>