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multiply this by maybe ten.  Might be close enough to what IS.  All along the main road here in the Livestock area.  it continues.  trucks in.  trucks in.  We have moved through the initial Energy of it and it's quieter now, somehow,  quieter   like now for some long haul.  In the beginning,  you imagined maybe a day or so.  A few days.  But now,  realizing More Days.  They are saying maybe by Nov. 30.  

i watched them change the dressings on the alpaca's feet.  He is much better.  Eyes bright,  his ears….moving to the sound of our voices.  He eats.

The orphan lambs,  standing,  moving around.

The two chickens with their burnt buts,  also,  moving,  speaking.

two lambs born as we watched.  This morning,  an animal rescue truck setting out for a cat.  a single cat.

we watch and read the movement of the Fire,  the containment.  Still no way to know.  Wait.  We talk.  How do we do this?

pay it forward?  

 

 

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in the afternoon,  i stitched the Metta on that sweatshirt,  this time with Deb Lacativa's threads….the colors of Things i see.

Sarah Oh's pinchpot on the dash board of this old Honda Car,  holding thread.  To be clear.   I am living from and sleeping in this Honda Car.  Had a conversation on phone with Kay today and understood that i'd not make that clear.  I am living FROM the car.  The travel trailer is still there,  on the Hill.   I live in the car.  me and Tay.

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47 responses to “the next day”

  1. Liz A Avatar

    Yes, I knew this … as surely as I knew I would not leave hospital rooms when someone Ioved was in need of care. If you can, if they let you, being present is what one does.
    Metta …

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  2. Vicky Davis Avatar

    I have told another friend in the Sierra’s, when she shares posts of missing pets, to go to the fairgrounds where they are taking care of the animals. Not where they hold them, but where they are caring for them. To look for them there.
    I am sooo glad the alpaca is eating! I believe that you talking to him has helped him.
    I hope the cat, the single cat, is okay.

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  3. Joanne Avatar
    Joanne

    I understood that you were staying in the Truck. And I had read that November 30 is the date suggested but could change if the winds do not stop. It can’t be comfortable. Good that you packed extra underpants.

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  4. Michelle Slater Avatar

    All that ‘just going’ practice comes in handy I’ll bet.
    Why the Honda and not the truck? Just curious but I realize you can’t really talk back, so – just LOVE.

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  5. sue Avatar

    Glad you’re safe

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  6. Nanette Avatar
    Nanette

    I understood you were living in the Honda and I think of you often, tucked up there with Tay, and smile. I’m glad you’re safe, and that the burnt animals are rallying.

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  7. jaime Avatar
    jaime

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0EoyTzcFOI
    this woman outfitted her car to live in it for loong term. Don’t know if there is anything that might help you be more comfortable for now. When you go home, back to the trailer it will seem so much bigger. Still no wall, but bigger.
    How is stinky male goat settling in? Is he a breeder or has he been fixed? All the other animals apparently feel safe and loved and taken care of. I’m glad they are all eating. Are you? Where can you cook rice or fresh greens or even Talkie’s egg? Stay safe Grace and sleep well curled up with Tay. LOVE YOU

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  8. Mo Crow Avatar

    (((Grace))) I hope you can take a small break and have a shower at Alyssia’s place soon, so good to hear the alpaca is eating!

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  9. yvette Avatar

    love love love
    you give healing around you….

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  10. Tina Avatar
    Tina

    Survivors .. it is what you all have in common. Big Big Hugs!! Love the picture of your treasures .. gratitude is what makes a house a home.

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  11. Peggy McG Avatar
    Peggy McG

    I know Grace has watched many of Bob Wells videos, as I am choosing this nomadic lifestyle next spring and she watched a lot of the videos before she moved from NM so she could understand what I was telling her about and knew it would help her on the hill. She helped me too to know it can be a great way to live as she is no stranger to minimal living. I take strength from her and all of you who comment here. I am glad she has you, and all the others.

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  12. Peggy McG Avatar
    Peggy McG

    Grace, you pay it back everyday you are there, i am sure your inner peace and calm radiates to all beings. Also, You give us behind the scenes info and we can pass that on to people we know so they understand how important it is to get out and volunteer or send money, to this whole wildfire crisis or any other issues happening closer to home for us. Your influence is great.

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  13. Deb Avatar

    I cried to see the threads. To know that they are helping in small ways.

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  14. Patty Avatar

    Holding you in my heart.

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  15. Greta wells Avatar
    Greta wells

    Thinking of all of you daily. Thank you for all you do Grace.

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  16. Angela G. Shipley Avatar

    Sending love and blessings, as you radiate blessings to all creatures near and far. Blessed Be.

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  17. jaime Avatar
    jaime

    I have never seen such love and care from a group of people as I have felt here on Windthread and the living tree of which this is a part. We are all lucky to have each other.

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  18. dee Avatar

    A Long haul clunks off the tongue. I hope you can be home sooner. The sense of progress among the animals is heartening.

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  19. Deb G Avatar

    Oh that would be a long haul but still the best place to, maybe where you are meant to be? I’ve been thinking a lot about the responsibilities we commit to, about choices.

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  20. Carol Gabbert Avatar
    Carol Gabbert

    Grace can you please provide an address where donation may be sent to you?

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  21. Acey Avatar
    Acey

    Following along very quietly. Had been wondering about time frames. Love the way animals have become such pivotal place markers. For some of them, perhaps, you are such a thing in their narrative of This.

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  22. KAMFreeman Avatar

    Thankful to read of such loving care for all the animals and people, too…so many blessings…and to see the pot with the precious thread…a heart warming photo.Glad that the llama is eating now – surely your love helped him to trust and be more at ease in this new, strange place.
    Peace be with you as the days move forward..soon the hill will welcome you home.
    Kristin

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  23. grace Forrest Avatar

    being Present is a sacred act

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  24. grace Forrest Avatar

    They are in the process of moving the dogs and cats to
    this area. Not sure where they have been, but they
    are building a new area, down by the Poultry. Many
    more hearts then to visit. I’m sure they got the cat.
    They are gifted.

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  25. grace Forrest Avatar

    the car is actually more comfortable than the truck
    would be. If it actually RAINS…maybe we will need
    a change in plans.
    undies…yes. got two clean ones still.

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  26. grace Forrest Avatar

    the car is more comfortable, surprisingly. I have
    a baby crib mattress. Room for Tay next to me.

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  27. grace Forrest Avatar

    they are. They are healing. The two burned chickens
    are doing very well.

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  28. grace Forrest Avatar

    Stinky Buck is intact. He is so appealing, but would
    be more Goat than i am up to. Very BIG. I think Nubian
    cross with another large breed i don’t know the name of.
    i have been putting off such domestic things like cooking. There is food up at the food table. Sometimes salads, etc.
    Sometimes cheese. But just today, Saturday, i am really
    longing for the rice and vegetable stir fry thing….
    I had wanted to think it would be just a few days tops,
    but it’s going on. So, maybe.
    A Talkie egg would be holy medicine.

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  29. grace Forrest Avatar

    there are showers here, in the public restroom place.
    Have been putting it off.
    and yes, Alyssia’s place…maybe soon.

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  30. grace Forrest Avatar

    the altar of dashboard

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  31. grace Forrest Avatar

    this is what i hope…that it is passed on

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  32. grace Forrest Avatar

    i am so excited for your Journey when it’s time

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  33. grace Forrest Avatar

    i think that all day and night long…how it is so
    comforting to come here where we are All circled
    Together. It is a great Joy. My family.

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  34. grace Forrest Avatar

    not small, Huge. I have been asked about what it
    means..someone walking behind me…what is Metta?
    the original thread was plain greyblue. Adding your
    threads now, they Vibrate.

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  35. grace Forrest Avatar

    Greta, thank you for being here, your words

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  36. grace Forrest Avatar

    to all of Us, Blessed Be, Angie

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  37. grace Forrest Avatar

    i don’t tire of taking it all in

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  38. grace Forrest Avatar

    every day…given Opportunities

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  39. grace Forrest Avatar

    Carol…i am inclined to say Thank You, but no,
    but in the last day, realizing that we will
    need to create space for some of the Unclaimed…
    I think it would be ok…still thinking…

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  40. Liz A Avatar

    All this … pure love

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  41. grace Forrest Avatar

    carol…it’s
    grace Forrest Maestas
    P.O. Box 968
    Oroville, California 95965
    email: grace.porvida@gmail.com
    there are many things…
    Big Love,

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  42. grace Forrest Avatar

    i know they recognize my voice now

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  43. grace Forrest Avatar

    i am over and over touched by their Openness, to
    understand and receive care.

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