This is the place I grew up and called home for most of my life. My hometown. My old stomping grounds.

Right now, everyone is evacuated from the fires and it’s burning up all around there. So many of my family friends are having to leave their homes and businesses behind. My heart aches for everyone being hit by the fires at home in Oregon right now.

I’ve seen so many people helping each other evacuate and move animals, so many people helping clear roadways and offering spaces to stay. And of course all the people fighting the fires. Thank you for the helpers

Praying for my hometown and home state and the special people in it extra big today.