On Tuesday afternoon I got an alert on my phone from Draper City that said there was a fire burning in Alpine/Highland. I went to the front window and this is what I saw.
My heart stopped. This was CLOSE. I could see the flames. I learned (mostly through facebook updates on our SunCrest emergency preparedness site- thank goodness for technology!) that so far we were safe but should have things ready to go in case we were to be evacuated.
The kids and I said a prayer, got things ready in case we had to leave, and watched the fire all day. I was so sad. There have been so many fires in Utah this year, mostly due to people being stupid. They said that this fire was caused by construction equipment. When I heard that I thought- more like some guy who was operating the equipment and threw his cigarette out the window into the dry grass....
Luckily the winds were in our favor and the fire moved up the mountains and away from homes. This was what the mountain looked like that night:
The previous Sunday our bishop told us that he was very concerned about our community and the threat of fire. He asked us to pray and fast for safety and also for moisture.
Our prayers were answered. No homes or lives were lost. On Thursday the heavens opened and the rain came and came. It extinguished the fire. Then, to remind us that He had heard our prayers, a rainbow appeared over the scorched mountain.
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...and I'm crying! So glad you guys are safe and that God hears and answers our prayers. As a side note, I just got called to the the First Counselor in the YW presidency. I may be calling you for tips! Ahhhhhhh!!!!
Haha! The Miamaids- age with the most drama and rollercoasters of emotion :) call me any time!
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