As many of you may know, many fires have broken out all across Colorado, causing grief and worry, evacuations and pain for many innocent families. But because of these fires, I've also noticed other things. People have been gathering together to keep an eye out for whatever arson is causing some of this chaos, people are keeping a sharp look-out for any fires that start up so they can (hopefully) be extinguished immediately, and communities are coming together to help and pray for all of those firefighters who are risking their lives daily to help us live in peace.
Good things have come from the bad.
Maybe these fires aren't entirely bad.
I've also had time to think about all the precious things that I hold dear to my heart, and just how quickly these things could be taken from me, if one of these fires is to reach my home. We started to gather some of our things just in case we need to evacuate, and I realized that even though I won't be able to take everything if I do have to go, I don't need to, because I will always remember them. They are a part of me. I think that's why I have to disagree now with the saying "Home is where the heart is." I think your heart is with your family, friends, and memories that you've gathered from being at home. They'll always remain with you. And yes...it's still a tremendous loss. Of course. I don't disagree with that. But the best things will always be with you.
However, after all of this chaos, and all of this worrying, and all of this pain, I think something good will happen. Because God always has a plan. I mean, something good is happening right now, and it's unity. Maybe that's something we all just needed right now...
