(The west side of Colorado Springs burning- only a few miles from were we live.
Credit: The Denver Post)
There's nothing like a high possibility of losing your home to give you a clear perspective. Before the Colorado Springs Waldo Canyon fire (that started last week), I was becoming discontent with our living situation and house. I was ready to move because of the lack of space and growing amount of stuff. When we had to evacuate and decide what was really important to us, we were able to fit everything in 2 cars. We really understood and realized, when we left our home, that things are only things. Yes, I have known that before but sometimes we can place a high importance on material things when all that matters is that our true "home" lies in trusting and believing in God and that our family is safe and sound!! Now that we are home again, I have begun to go through things and get rid of things we don't need/want. We are going to donate some to the 346 families that did lose their homes to the fire, put some up for sale, and give the rest to Good Will. I am now completely content with our house, and I am thankful that we had a house to come home to. This doesn't mean that when the day comes, I will be ready to move into a different house!! For the time being, however, I have learned/forced to change my attitude and give gratitude for what we have instead of grumbling for what we don't have.
Praying for those that lost there homes and the fire fighters that risked their lives for our community!!
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