I can see clearly now . . . well almost

This evening, the wind came up and blew a little of the smoke away.  And we had an "almost sunset", and could even see the outline of the hills across the valley.  And we even caught sight of blue sky - the first blue sky we have seen in two weeks!  

But my thoughts and prayers tonight are for the valiant firefighters working so hard to contain these massive fires.  When I was in college, I spent a couple of summers working for the forest service as a firefighter.  It is one of the most physical demanding, back-breaking jobs that anyone can do.  I am very thankful that those that have chosen this profession are so dedicated in the face of tremendous danger.  And my thoughts and prayers are for those that have lost loved ones and/or property because of these fires.