Today is much better than the past few days have been, and I'm so thankful! We have gone from temperatures of over 100° F, to 80's today. I accomplished quite a bit before noon, including pulling a ton of weeds in the garden. I'm sure there will be more to replace them, but for now, it is satisfying to see the piles of pulled weeds.
I also took my mom to get her driver's license renewed, and amazingly enough, there was no line! I don't think I've ever been there when it wasn't packed. After that, we went to the grocery store, and again, hardly anyone there, and no lines! I have no idea where everyone is, but is sure was nice to be a bit spoiled by not having to wait at all.
But...
As good as it feels to be outside today, we have rather smoky skies. The sunlight has a red cast to it, and serves as a sad reminder that our western states are burning up. I am praying for all of the firefighters as well as the residents displaced by evacuation, and the hundreds of people experiencing the loss of their homes. Having lost a home and everything but cars and the clothing on our backs to fire, I know just how they feel, and it's devastating. I am praying for cooling temperatures and rain in the active fire areas, and for no more fires to get started.
The smoke is choking us down here as well. It sure is sobering, so many have lost so much.
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