My Shasta Home: The Carr Fire

As the season unfolds, all types of events and happenings are popping up everywhere! I will have to prioritize the truly special ones.

What an exciting day yesterday was! Our wonderful Christian community came together to celebrate the upcoming opening of a new Pregnancy Care clinic set for January. Back in March, a call to action was called to many the churches, to raise one million dollars to purchase this building and support operations for the first year.

Thanks be to God, they were able to purchase the building and the 2 acres with an all-cash purchase. Now that is a God-job and a definite reason to celebrate!

In one special room, inspiration flowed freely as we were invited to unleash our creativity and write on the walls. The space buzzed with energy, encouraging us to leave our mark in vibrant words and thoughts.

The facility is absolutely fantastic! It will feature a spacious boutique filled with free maternity and infant/toddler clothing, equipment, toys, diapers, and more.

Strolling along the Sacramento River Trail on a warm Fall day is a delightful experience. What a perfect backdrop for a refreshing escape into nature.

The hills are showing signs of recovery from the 2018 Carr Fire in our town. It’s good to see nature bounce back -

I’ve been meaning to fill you in on the latest about my husband’s tooth -

He visited an endodontist who confirmed that the tooth pulp was not dead. The infection was successfully cleared, and a temporary crown was placed. Now, he awaits the new crown from his primary dentist in December. Best of all, he's pain-free and grateful he went to the VA for antibiotics, which truly aided in his healing.

On Saturday morning, I woke up at 4:30 am feeling queasy, similar to morning sickness. After vomiting, I felt tired but by the afternoon, the nausea vanished. I woke up on Sunday feeling refreshed and completely better!

How peculiar!

And to think, this all happened before I set foot in the Pregnancy clinic.

Pretty little mushrooms all around -

I’ve finished my Christmas shopping and am waiting for deliveries to wrap everything before Thanksgiving. Prices are higher this year.

We have Thanksgiving all set - it will be at Navy's and his wife's home (6 miles from us), and it will take place on Friday. Sara has been scheduled to work at the hospital on Thanksgiving. She wants me to bring two of my son's favorites - an Asian slaw that my son loves and a zucchini bread.

I can do that! And I'm doing Christmas at my house.

Foodie will be celebrating his 45th birthday on the 23rd, and he’s excited for his beloved “Man vs Wild” weekend! He’s set to embark on an adventurous four-day backpacking getaway.

Once, he had an unforgettable wild trip in the Trinity Alps when an atmospheric river brought flash floods. During that time, he found refuge at a hunter’s camp, where their outdoor canvas canopies kept him dry by a huge campfire. He even enjoyed some good fellowship and delicious venison while waiting out the storm!

So his adventure wasn't a complete washout!

Not Much!

Right now, I don't have anything urgent on my calendar. My husband has a few appointments, and I have BSF this Wednesday. We'll be volunteering in the Children's program, which is always fun.

Tomorrow is Veterans Day, and my husband is excited for a free meal out! It’s great to see events honoring veterans this week. While we missed the parade at Shasta Lake, we’re looking forward to another ceremony tomorrow at 11am, featuring veteran speakers sharing their stories and live patriotic music. The weather looks good, and we're hoping my veteran son will join us this year. We love celebrating and honoring our veterans. God bless them!

Have a GREAT WEEK AHEAD!