I could just about cry ~
I woke this morning at some ungodly hour of around 4.30am and could not get back to sleep. The wind was howling outside and the smoke was horrendous. Great. the wind has not done anything to help these bush fires and sirens have been going constantly all night. So, I start to stress, as I do. I feel like crying. I feel the oppression of the fires all around and yes, I feel depressed, like there is no hope. I can honestly say - I feel like it is the end of the world. dramatic - yes. But we are in the grips of severe drought here - and the water is being used up fighting these fires. I don't have a problem with that at all. I just wish it would rain. I wish God, whoever he/she is - would look down and see that his world is in trouble and do something. I wish the idiotic politicians would stop digging dirt up on each other - who cares if this one had an affair or that one takes drugs - not me. I care that we don't have a dam big enough to hold enough water for our city & surrounds. I care that when it does rain - our rain water is going down the drain and out to sea, instead of being sent to a dam. I care about the world. I stress about the world and I worry constantly about the world.
so today here, it is windy - if the fires aren't contained then they could very well threaten our home. My son has been called in to go and fight the fires tonight - a worry for us. But he is a good community member and I am proud of him for doing it. I am proud of our bush fire fighters and I pray that not one life will be lost this time. please God, let it rain.
Labels: daily living, mother earth
posted by Miss Robyn | 6:00 am
20 Comments:
Robyn I can't imagine what it is like. How many of us complain when it rains, and there you are ~ your lives and homes threatened for the want of it. I don't pray much these days..but I am saying one right now, asking for your family's safety, and for everyone else there that is affected by this. And for rain, big fat heavy drops of life saving rain.xoxo
I'm praying with you.
At times it really does seem totally overwhelming. Bushfires are so scary as they can change so quickly and dramatically.
Although the forecast isn't too good for the next few days, I do hope and pray that the wind will perhaps blow the fire back on itself at some stage and bring a respite to all concerned, especially those incredibly hardworking and brave fire fighters.
God bless you and keep you safe this day, Robyn.
Dearest Robyn, sending lots of good thoughts and positive energy your way. I know from another Aussie friend how frightening bush fires can be - one leapt over her house, burning everything around except the house - and it's no wonder you're feeling stressed and worried. Saying prayers for rain and an end to the drought - and better days ahead! Stay strong. xo
I can't imagine how frightening that must be. I'm praying for rain for you.
Our wildfires are comparably smaller here - and at least we do have lakes scattered around that the helicopters and planes can scoop water from. I can just imagine how stressful this must be for you, Robyn! I'm praying for you, your son and the other firefighters, that it be contained soon and with no loss of life. I pray you get a nice gentle rain as well.
(((HUGS)))
Hi miss*R
I am sending faith and balance to you. I visualize rain. I see rain. I allow space for rain. I embrace rain. I feel rain on my forhead. I smell rain.
Fire, a fierce foe, that I am so sorry is raging in your part of the world. If only we could do some sort of collective Navajo dance to start the rain. I will say my type of prayer that you, your home, your son and all those threatened, remain safe.
XOXO
Don't ask where I've been (shacked up in my craft room working with fake fur for 3 days!!!!), but I only heard about the bushfires last night and thought of you immediately. I can't imagine what it must be like to be in the midst of fires like that. I hope you and yours remain safe and that the fires settle asap. Bless you Ms Robyn!
Many thoughts coming you way. All we can do in times of trouble is ride the wave and know there are loads of friends around the world riding it with you.
As far as the tea i would love some of your favorite tea, my address should be on the GPS list we all have, thank you.
Ang
Doing a rain dance, sending rain prayers and hoping you, your home and family remain safe!!
I am with you in thought!!
Its just not right that you are in the midst of fires and drought while we are in the midst of Cold winds and heavy rains. We got over 3 inches of rain today and did not need it. Will say a prayer you get much needed rain and the fires will end.
Got your email about the shirt. Just wait till I mail it to you and I will enclose the invoice. Glad you liked the lemongrass soap.
Politicians seem to have lost the priorities as to what is important and what isn't! Oh Robyn, I can't even imagine what it's like over there...it's no wonder you worry so much! Let's hope God hears our prayers and gives you the rain you so badly need!! xoxo
Oh, Robyn....I'm so sad to hear that the fires are threatening your home. I'll send up my good thoughts in the hope that collectively we can send some rain your way. I can't even imagine what it must be like for you. Stay strong and be safe.
I saw it on television here in Canada tonight. It's just awful. We have had so much rain this fall it just doesn't seem fair. I wish with all my heart we could send some to you. I've been wishing for less rain which in our case equals less mud. With four huge dogs it's a problem.
I won't complain again.
Scary stuff!! I'm praying with you.
I wish I could send some of our rain over to you, our river is full to overflowing. You must be very worried. I know how worried I am when the river bursts it banks and I start to fret about the great flood of nearly three years ago.
You're right, the world is out of balance when one area has too much rain and others severe drought.
I hope your son stays safe and that you do too...I hope it rains soon Robyn.
Thoughts are with you!
xo
robyn - I had no idea that you were having bush fires out there, I should watch the news! oh dear thinking of you and your son! Hope you get some rain or a change in weather to cool things down out there. We have had our first warm day today - its 32c..yay!!! we deserve it after such a cool summer last year. I too have hay fever! sympathies for that.
I can smell rain. Really. Like you I am a sensitive. A kind of empath. I started my day today with the news of Pierre Gemayel, a young minister in the Lebanese cabinet, being murdered. I needed several hours to process (it's a struggle) that feeling of horror, impending doom and more violence in that part of the world. Empaths have to learn to detach so they can act, help, whatever.
The fires will be controlled. Everyone will be safe.
xoxo
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