Evacuation

                                         Wild Fires in Williams Lake British Columbia area

Last Wednesday my mother and I had plans to drive up and spend a couple weeks with my cousins Christy and Susan in Williams Lake, British Columbia area however it was cancelled because of wild fires.

Last Saturday night Christy had to evacuate along with thousands of other residents so she drove hours to her son Avery’s home in Edmonton, Alberta. Her husband David had already been there helping Avery build a fence for his daughter Adriana who was born three weeks ago Sunday. Susan on the other hand had been in Toronto for a family wedding so on return she went to stay with friends in Prince George, British Columbia. Her husband David and two sons are taking care of their ranch. No problem with the ranch far as wild fires however wanted her to stay with friends.

The whole thing about evacuation is that they have no idea or certainty when they will return to their home. It is hard to imagine how they feel however it has to be hard for them and the thousands in the same situation.

The closest I have ever got to an evacuation was four years ago when visiting my brother in St. Louis, Missouri for my nephew Danny’s high school graduation. There was a tornado warning one night where we had to spend a couple hours in my brother’s basement. We had no idea whether we would have to leave or not.

It is always difficult when we get into situations where uncertainty happens. It could be our health or those of our loved ones. This is when faith comes into the situation as well. We have to believe things will turn out well otherwise fear can grip us. It is so much better though when we are with others. I don’t think there is nothing worse when uncertainty happens and we are by ourselves.

I do hope that my cousins can return soon to their normal life however the positive side they are together or with friends. Pray for the people of British Columbia. Amen!