Fall is here

Well it has actually been for awhile I know, but it hasn't felt like it till last night. Steve piled up some leaves for us to play in till we froze to death.

Sorry it's so blurry

Rembrance of last year:

We were talking to our next door neighbors yesterday about not remembering having so many leaves last year and we were all quickly reminded that we don't remember because none of us were here for it. It's hard to think that last year our mountain was in such a state of desperation and much hopelessness. A year later most have forgotten the devastation of the fire. I even sometimes forget it. Most of the little green bushes have grown back and the snow washed away all of the black. Most of the people that we knew who lost their homes have bought a new house or have started to rebuild, most of the rebuilding won't be done till next year. I have learned so much from friends who have lost their homes. They are all so strong and have grown closer as a family though it- funny how tragedies do that. My friend Brita was one who lost her house. She wrote this the other day and I was very blessed by her heart.

one year and the growth that comes with it
One year ago today the house burnt down. It is so weird to think a year has past since our family's life was turned upside down. A few things I have learned from this trial is our family has a great strength based on our Heavenly Father. Also I have a new faith in the Lord, when everything you had and loved is gone you realize what is important in life. The Lord never left us but instead taught me to be humble and trusting He is in control. Friendships, and family is so important, everything else is just stuff. Now we are blessed as our house is in the process of being rebuilt.

Across the street from the camp (actually the property we want to buy!)

Right across from our grass, you can compare with this years pics above.