tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post3860602107765105424..comments2023-11-20T00:39:08.642-08:00Comments on Love Inspired: A Story for Every Reader: Hometown HeroesPamela Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-20916869897340758152014-09-29T12:11:07.334-07:002014-09-29T12:11:07.334-07:00Thanks for your kind words, Christine. I'm hap...Thanks for your kind words, Christine. I'm happy to report that the King Fire is now 89% contained and is expected to be fully contained with no further growth by October 4. Nearly half of the over 8,000 who have been working to suppress the fire have been demobilized and are able to return home or head to other fires as needed.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-29875301901853499702014-09-29T06:28:16.471-07:002014-09-29T06:28:16.471-07:00Wonderful post, Keli, highlighting these heroes wh...Wonderful post, Keli, highlighting these heroes who risk their lives for others. Christine Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08037185957390220266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-60601614021146128522014-09-26T21:02:49.292-07:002014-09-26T21:02:49.292-07:00Thanks for your prayers, Linda. We had our first r...Thanks for your prayers, Linda. We had our first real soaking storm pass through this past Thursday, and it really helped the firefighting efforts. It's Friday night as I write this comment, and the fire is now 74% contained! The demobilization of emergency personnel has begun. These brave men and women are going home or will be deployed to other fires.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-74311539348834421612014-09-26T13:14:50.886-07:002014-09-26T13:14:50.886-07:00Wow, Keli, what great heroes! You know, of course,...Wow, Keli, what great heroes! You know, of course, I love FF, but your post really brings their dedication and hard work to life. I'm praying that fire gets under control soon.Linda Goodnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03180677262384855235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-24489087498579638242014-09-25T14:55:03.596-07:002014-09-25T14:55:03.596-07:00Leann, I've been heartened indeed by the outpo...Leann, I've been heartened indeed by the outpouring of gratitude from my fellow townspeople. I could do an entire post about that aspect of the fire alone, and I wouldn't have to look far to find thank you displays to photograph. There are posters, banners, etc. plastered all over town. It makes me proud to be part of such an appreciative community.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-60292517715707982642014-09-25T14:51:09.952-07:002014-09-25T14:51:09.952-07:00Chris, there are so many heroes, aren't there?...Chris, there are so many heroes, aren't there? You've named some great ones. I think our everyday heroes are just as important as those who make the news. For example, the staff at my supermarket has gone out of their way to welcome the fire and law enforcement personnel and meet their needs. That makes them heroes in my book.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-75247550476256619862014-09-25T08:56:31.109-07:002014-09-25T08:56:31.109-07:00It is heartening to know such real life heroes exi...It is heartening to know such real life heroes exist and that people say thank you.Leann Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10840850473156676151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-45767203798280706162014-09-25T08:45:48.923-07:002014-09-25T08:45:48.923-07:00I love your post Can I add three other groups f...I love your post Can I add three other groups for hero status? <br /><br />Our Lord, Our Military, Our Police<br /><br />God bless you<br />ChrisAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17957295057243140443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-44466049207258487002014-09-25T07:59:28.647-07:002014-09-25T07:59:28.647-07:00Sherri, I'm happy to let others know how appre...Sherri, I'm happy to let others know how appreciated these brave men and women are. As of this morning, there are 8,002 of them fighting a fire that's grown to 95,347 acres. Overnight the firefighters achieved 43% containment. It's raining in the Sierra today, so I expect to see that percentage rise soon.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-48686903753635169602014-09-25T07:53:25.906-07:002014-09-25T07:53:25.906-07:00Janet, strong and dedicated definitely need to be ...Janet, strong and dedicated definitely need to be on the list. Just working in the heat wearing all that heavy protective gear would be tough. Their boots alone must weigh several pounds.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-17317851305983693922014-09-25T07:50:46.071-07:002014-09-25T07:50:46.071-07:00Pam, I think you've got a wonderful idea for a...Pam, I think you've got a wonderful idea for a novella collection. I've met so many firefighters this past week who would make awesome models for heroes. They're great guys--and they're nice to look at. ;-)Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-33485460450402847322014-09-25T07:47:57.085-07:002014-09-25T07:47:57.085-07:00Missy, the locals are so grateful that they've...Missy, the locals are so grateful that they've hung thank you posters all over town. It's heartwarming to see the community support.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-87789044592610364452014-09-25T07:19:29.506-07:002014-09-25T07:19:29.506-07:00Thank you so much for sharing this! Thank you so much for sharing this! Sherri Shackelfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05383603814075105794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-4123040806235465332014-09-25T06:37:02.341-07:002014-09-25T06:37:02.341-07:00Great post Keli! Maybe add strong and dedicated. :...Great post Keli! Maybe add strong and dedicated. :)<br />So thankful for them always!<br />Janet Lee Bartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16739543925563799938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-88638945496398813472014-09-25T06:19:42.545-07:002014-09-25T06:19:42.545-07:00Okay, we need to write an anthology based on the p...Okay, we need to write an anthology based on the picture with the four heroes. I know which one I'll take :)<br /><br />We have too many fires here in AZ, so I know how vital their job is.Pamela Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-41609710561363253642014-09-25T05:29:49.292-07:002014-09-25T05:29:49.292-07:00Keli, the firefighters are brave and selfless. I&#...Keli, the firefighters are brave and selfless. I'm sure they appreciated the thanks that you offered! (and the popsicles!)Missy Tippenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.com