If you have read the news, then you know all about the California fires. Hundreds of them spread throughout the state. The smoke caused by the fires has caused a lot of problems up here. Sensitive groups are having breathing problems, the roads have up to a 10-mile visibility, and in worse cases people are being evacuated from their homes.

Last weekend we went camping up by the Lake Tahoe area and for the most part it was clear on Friday and Saturday. The peace and quiet of camping gave us a chance to reflect on nature and the trees that have taken years and years to grow. We were sadden with the thought of all the trees being burned.

As home owners with a backyard we understand how long it takes for things to grow. We are in our backyard 5-8 times a day and just watching our fruit trees and other vegetation. Time seems to crawl when we look around in our own area. We can’t image the time it took for the forest trees to grow. There is no comparison.

This is a picture of the camp grounds we stayed at. The beauty and stillness is breath taking. We pray for a miracle to save the forest and the people who are near the fires.

Dru Campgrounds

God bless all the emergency crews out there as well. It has been especially challenging this week with temperatures over the 100 degree mark.