Truly the Things That Matter
Earnestly Hemingdave
On an August day, hot and windy, a plume of smoke was spotted. The fire was close, too close. We threw our suitcases into the car, packed for the fire season, and hit the road. A week later, the River Fire was under control, but the Caldor Fire was just beginning. It quickly spread, becoming one of the most devastating fires in California's history. Thousands were evacuated, and more than 1000 structures were destroyed. But in the midst of the destruction, there were heroes. Firefighters risking their lives to preserve life and save homes. Their bravery was unmatched, and I couldn't help but feel grateful for their sacrifice.
In the midst of the chaos, there was a story of uncommon kindness. A young boy named Carter had built a fort and started his own business selling sharpened sticks. When the evacuation order came, he left behind his beloved fort and new home. But a group of firefighters arrived before the flames, and cleared the property to avoid damage or disaster. When Carter returned, he found that his fort had been saved. The firefighters had cut fire lines and even left a note with a promise of a cool video of helicopters dropping water.
Heroism, kindness, and sharpened sticks. In the face of disaster, these are the things that truly matter.
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