It looks like our cabin may get consumed in the raging fire nearby. If the area burns, no one will rebuild. Without the trees, the rentals, the marina, the ski area, there will not be any reason to do so. The trees are the place. I worry about the wildlife being consumed as we speak, unable to outrun the fire. I think even birds are massively dying, as the flames and smoke are so high. I'm grateful we had the cabin for 26 years, and have been going to that lake for forty years. It will always be right there, the same, in my heart.
This has really not been my most relaxing summer. A dear friend and then our daughter fighting cancer. Missing my retreat. Rushing away early from a week at the lake with friends. But it will all come round. Our daughter and my friend will heal. Over time the lake will heal and new growth begin and flourish. Patience is the path. And respect that in good time all will be well again.
I saw the film "Fruitvale Station" by myself yesterday afternoon, and it was beautiful and tender and true. One boy's tragedy became our tragedy, and the value of an ordinary person's life was honored. It was short, not preachy, just an ordinary day that became extraordinary, because the value of a life was not respected, and fear ruled the events. I hope it is a lesson heeded by everyone. It really is a great film, that transcends time and culture.
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