Hi everyone. I’m going to be taking a break from WordPress for the next couple of days, but before I sign off I wanted to say my thoughts and prayers go out to everyone effected by the Northern California wildfires. After six days, there are still more than 22 not contained, and with windy conditions expected this weekend it’s uncertain when they will be. So far the death toll stands at 32, with hundreds more missing. For any of my blogging friends who live in the area, please, PLEASE stay safe. Material things can be replaced. YOU cannot!
Below are just a few of the more startling images coming out of this disaster.
The remains of a car near the Fountaingrove Inn Hotel, Santa Rosa, CA ~ Jeff Chiu/AP
The Coffey Park neighborhood in Santa Rosa, before and after ~ Google Earth/Reuters
Main building Paras Vineyards, Napa CA ~ Josh Edelson/AFP/Getty Images
A hollow tree burning from within in Schellville, CA ~ CNN
By Hook Or By Book 
Sigh. Take care, love. 💖
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Thank you Sarah. You too.😕
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I have many friends who have been impacted in many ways in Napa valley this last week – thank you for your thoughts
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I’m so sorry to hear that John. I hope they’re okay.
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Unfortunately, one of my good friends suffered a loss of her home, guest house and winery building…others were evacuated and it is a slow process to get these fires under control. Posts like your mean a lot to people – it shows that people care, something we are lacking from our government
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Oh John. That’s horrible. But is everyone you know accounted for? And as far as my post goes, it’s the least I can do. I feel so helpless watching it on tv, you know?
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Agree, nothing we can do but show support and empathy…not sure the extent of the damage to their property, but at least no one is injured…
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Thank God for that.
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Home we can recover but a human we can’t. Give your friend motivation and please take care her.
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Such a sad situation. My thoughts and prayers to everyone there. Enjoy your break, Kim.
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This is unbelievable. On top of everything else it feels like the apocalypse.😕
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It does a bit, doesn’t it?
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That s very sad 😦 With everything going on the world ! Rest Well Kim!
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Thank you Trang. This is so heartbreaking.😔
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OMG… this is so devastating and heartbreaking. My heart goes out to all the affected and their families! This is so heart breaking and to think our president is worried about “fake news” I’m sorry Kim I know you have such a huge heart. This so devastating, I don’t even know what to say to all of this going on😓😓😓. I hope you take care on your time away! You will be missed sister! I hope you and your hubby have a good weekend.
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And I hope you get some much needed rest and relaxation in! Sometimes we all need quiet and a break! Much love to you!😉
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I read about one couple in their 60s who spent six hours in a neighbors pool to avoid being burned alive! Can you even imagine Dani? 😞
And thank you as always for your supportive comments. I just need a couple of days rest. Pete wrote a cool post today about the benefits of unplugging, which is what I think I need to do. I hope you have a good weekend to hon.
#hugsandkisses
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I will have to check out his post but a couple years ago I went over a year with no social media whatsoever and there were some benefits definitely. Sometimes we all need a break! And about the couple in their 60s. OMG that absolutely breaks my heart into pieces, I can’t even imagine. They must have been so scared. Thats devastating to see anyone have to go through that. I agree that’s hell on Earth!😓😓😓 Hug!
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Hugs and kisses!
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Omg…. please take care my friends whoever leaving there.
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These fires are so tragic. Take is easy for a few days.
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Thanks Michelle. So many tragic stories coming out from there.😞
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Unbelievable. It almost looks like a warzone. This is such a kind post. I hope everyone that is still in that area get’s out safely. As you say: lives are more important than material things 😊
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It looks like a nuclear blast went off in the middle of wine country.😞
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Enjoy that rest away from screens for a while. Get back to nature, stare at some trees, and watch water flow. Fires will always happen, and we can only hope that no more people are killed or injured, or made homeless.
Try to shut the problems of the world out of your mind, if only for a couple of days.
Thinking of you from England, Pete.
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Thank You my friend.😙
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I’ve watched the videos of people driving through the flames on YouTube, Hell on earth for sure. 😦
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Unimaginable.😞
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Have a restful break Kim, x
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Thank You!😊
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Poor animals, too…
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Most definitely!😥
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That’s my hometown! I’ve had so many friends lose EVERYTHING and had not even minute to evacuate 😭 and many more are waiting to see if they’re next. It’s SO gutting and all I’ve been doing all week is texting with everyone back home or getting phones calls listening to crying. My heart is beyond broken. 💔
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Oh no! I am so sorry to hear that Jen. Is everyone safe at least?
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The ones I’m closest to are safe. But I’ve seen people I went to grade school and high school post trying to find their family members….their parents or other family members houses burned down to the ground. So I’ve been praying for them that they find their families and that they’re alive. 🙏
One of my friends was only able to run out with her husband, three kids, two dogs and one grabbed their guinea pig. But they had to leave behind their chickens, snake, fish, iguana, and lizard. Their three girls are devastated. 😭 They lived in Coffey Park so they literally had just a minute to escape before their house burnt down. Ugh.
Where Andy and I got married in 2004 is completely gone too – Paradise Ridge Winery. I’m going back home in November and I can’t imagine seeing it all in person….the texts from friends of where their houses once stood are horrific enough. 😫
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I’m so, so sorry Jen. I wish there was something I could do. I’m sending you hugs.
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Me too, thank you!
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This is so sad! I really feel bad for the people who lost their houses and everything. Take care, Kim and enjoy the break! 🙂
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Thanks Raven.
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Gosh… too much destruction! That being said, take care, Kim! 😉
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Thanks Lashaan.
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Very shocking and devastating images. I pray for everyone affected by the fires and for you country which seems to have had a number of natural disasters in the recent past. I pray that God covers you all and protects you in the midst of these storms.
Take care Kim ❤
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Thanks Diana. We’ve definitely had more than our fair share lately.😞
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The tragedy of this is just enormous and my heart goes out to everyone there and the distant people who have ties there.
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It truly is.😞
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Hope you stay safe Kim. So devestating what has happened.
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I live in Massachusetts Vinnie, so we’re not in any danger here.
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I;m thankful to hear that.
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