Posted on 09/04/2011 5:46:33 PM PDT by grey_whiskers
Very smart of you. I pray that you don’t have to leave, but if you do, I pray you stay safe...and that nothing is lost!
OMG, that video is terrifying and really hard to watch!
Fervent prayers continue for all those in the middle of this disaster!
The Bastrop fires started at least yesterday. Last night I got word while I was at work that they were evacuating the animals from the Bastrop animal shelter, and needed volunteers for various tasks. Animals got to Austin around 11:30 last night. Got about 160 dogs in. only have room for 60. Adoption fees are waived. Don’t care about the money. Just get these dogs into a good home so we can save as many canine lives as possible.
They are also seeking foster families for animals. So if you are in a safe area near austin and you can take a pet for a week or two, contact Austin Pets Alive and they can help you feill out an application. Phone interview will be rushed through, followed by “come on down and pick out a dog.”
g_w
He's pushed Texas right up to the edge of the cliff 100x more than he bought us a round of drinks and nachos. Again, other people across the globe have faced 100x more horror than this drought and incipient fire have inconvenienced us with.
So I'm just not going to ask. I'm just going to have faith that he will keep us in the picture...in one fashion or another. In his own time.
To ask otherwise would be impertinent and ungrateful and assuming he loves us more than any other of his children on earth.
I will serve him humble and weak.
http://galleries.statesman.com/gallery/wildfires-burn-across-central-texas/#217896
Wildfires in Austin, 96 photos
I’m sorry I’m nowhere near Austin - about 350 miles north on the South Plains.
But I will post the info on my Facebook page and maybe someone can help. Maybe if others have Facebook pages they could also post the info.
Good luck and be safe!
Pretty much nuthin better than calling again and hearing your friend’s voice...saying she and the family are in no danger, nor were they.
Thank you Lord Jesus!!!
Great news! I know you are relieved.
Finally, the wind has calmed down tonight. Should slow the fires.
Hopefully tomorrow the fire crews can get a handle on things.
From all I’ve read, somewhere between 600 and 700 houses have been lost in the CenTex area.
You could say that, yep! I wish everyone could’ve been so fortunate...
That will help the ff’s GREATLY!!!
:)
We 'pride' ourselves on our self-sufficiency and git-er-done attitude, but these fires have humbled us.. and we are a very cautious people, taking everyday safety threats seriously.
This could have been much worse.
My cousin has been a life long volunteer firefighter as well as being employed in the Forest Service and resides in Bastrop. His wife moved their kids and what belongings she could gather quickly to the in laws in Elgin. He is still battling the fire. Please be safe Mark.
Adding Mark to the prayers, OK??
Aaayup!
Will wind die down tonite?
Will wind die down tonite?
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