Today my world is covered with a fine coat of ash. There are wild fires all over my state and the wind has blown the ashes into the valley where I live. Yesterday, I couldn't see the sun through the smoke. Today, I see an orange ball in my gray-brown sky. Yesterday, I went out to water my garden and there was ash on all my squash, swiss chard, and bell pepper leaves. Today, it's my patio. When I walk on it, the ash swirls into small piles.
Our son bought us an air purifier and we put it in our family room where we spend most of our time.We didn't realize our need for it until the last two days.
O Father God, You are the one who controls the storms. Please send us a gulley-washer to clean our air and wash away the ashes.
Father, how selfish I am. Many have lost their homes and livelihoods and pets. Some have lost family members. I have lost nothing except my comfort level. Sweep away the ashes that cover my heart and help me, today, to help someone else.
Insightfully yours,
Paulita
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