in shock
today, i awake to a very somber morning. if you don’t know, my city is being ravaged by a very vicious wildfire. many have lost their homes… many more have been evacuated. my family is far from the fire. so we are safe. but it has really hit close to home. my parents and my mother in law have had to evacuate their homes.
living here in colorado springs, you have a sense of ownership. i often think of pikes peak as my mountain. silly right? it truly is one of the most beautiful places in the entire world to live. and i have a sense of pride as to how our community has bonded together because of this tragedy.
it’s still unknown the extent of the damages. and the fire is still far from being over. please keep us all in your thoughts and your prayers. here are some awe inspiring pictures from yesterday. they are truly unbelievable.
my beautiful mountain
another shocking view
from close to my parents home
the fire reaches our city
the term beauty from ashes is taking on a new meaning now. and when it’s time, i pray that we will be able to find beauty from these very devastating ashes.
a girl and her brush 
Im in CS too..not too far from the fires. Despite this horrific event I am happy to see the community bond together and offer so much help to those in need of it.
I’m am so very sorry! This devastation has brought me to tears. I pray your home survives and I pray for your family. Please know that someone in Amarillo is praying for Colorado Springs. We love it there. We were just there for Thanksgiving and we were planning to come in July and hike Seven Falls. I fail to understand, but trust that God sees.
Thoughts and prayers!
Oh my gosh Wendy, my heart goes out to you and your community. Prayers that everyone is safe and that the fire will be put out soon. xo
I am here in the Springs too, and it has been surreal watching this unfold. It is so devastating for so many people. Stay safe!
I am so sorry this is happening to your hometown. I say a prayer for you and your loved ones. Big hug from Mexico City
I am praying – photos bring such a reality – appreciate opening up your world to us
The photos are heartbreaking and awe inspiring at the same time. My thoughts are with you and your family and everyone affected. I can’t even imagine. The power of community in a crisis is amazing, the heart of the city.
Dear Wendy, Sending love and prayers to you and family and community…Ellen
Oh, Wendy. I don’t know what to say. So, I’ll just say that I’m glad you and your entire family are all right. I’m thinking of you.
I’m from CS too! I am so heartbroken. sending prayers and thoughts your way too!
I hope they are able to put the fires out soon, and that you and your family are doing ok. My thoughts are with you and your community
Dear Wendy, I am sending love and good thoughts, I hope that you, your family and community stay safe. It looks terrifying, I hope it can be controlled and put out soon.
Stay safe
Big love
AJ
Just said a little prayer for all of you.
May Divine Spirit bring relief and safety too all involved Now! My Love and Prayers are with you now.
This is just unreal. I will keep you and the rest of Colorado in my prayers. This is awful.
my prayers are with you and your family. stay safe.
these photos just break my heart, i am so so sorry, thankyou for sharing, stay safe xxx
live in colorado springs too… it has been very scary. your pictures tell the story wendy.
THANK YOU FIRE FIGHTERS!!
AND… for every home that burned… there are soooo many more that were saved by diligent fire fighting. and NO LIVES lost… that is incredible. its STILL a beautiful day here in CS.
I can’t express the fear these photos bring to me. To be living it must be so overwhelming. My heart goes out to you, your family and all the residence oc Colorado Springs.
Will be thinking of you and your family.Have had fires close to us in the pasts too.It is a very anxious time.Take care.Joanne
I am thinking about you and your family too. yes, the photos are beautiful but it is hard to appreciate them knowing the devastation that the fire is causing.
That is terrifying. I have no idea what to say. 😦