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Tammy Martin's avatar

Sending so much love. Home is home, though. And a battered home is one that needs love and its devoted people the most. In the mountains this weekend, I saw downed trees, silt and ruin where homes and businesses once were. The grief and the trauma are real. The taken-for-granted sense of safety has been sorely shaken for everyone who lived through the losses and destruction. But the mountains are still there. Beauty and strength still reign supreme, in the mountains themselves and in the people who live there. When I was there, I could feel the healing. I am glad you are choosing to stay. WNC needs stewards like you to dig their heels in with unconditional love. ❤️

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Lisa Wagoner's avatar

I love that term steward. Thank you! Glad you can feel the healing, I can as well.

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Sandra  Gelinas's avatar

I agree, Lisa, that having these extended fires now enveloping so many acres in WNC so soon after the hurricane is overwhelming. I have been praying for rain. Nothing much happened for us today, so I continue to pray and intend that rain will come to our area this evening or tomorrow.

I've been gradually getting out and about to visit with friends I haven't seen in person in way too long. My heart is heavy when I see all the downed trees still in the woods or along the roads. I've gotten used to what's around us on my regular routes. Nothing much seems to be changing here. Nothing is being picked up. Going on new roads and seeing new devastation refreshes the pain when I see how widespread it all it.

So I stay home alot and play in the Akashic Field that brings me and others continual gratitude and joy. My safe place. Love to you and Trevor.

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Lisa Wagoner's avatar

Glad you have that safe place. Been doing the same. Thank you for understanding and sharing your view. It rained by us! Beautiful, wonderful, rain. The world already seems different.

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Jan Harrill's avatar

I am so sorry that WNC has also had to deal with fires, while still trying to build up from the hurricane. But I feel Mother Nature is strong enough to make it. Look at your beautiful photos. I still love WNC with all my heart.

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Lisa Wagoner's avatar

Feeling the same, my friend. It runs deep.

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