We are fine

So things are calming down here. Doug went back home this afternoon and it is dirty outside and smokey, but undamaged. We will stay one more night at our friend's place and go home in the morning.

So far we have only heard from people whose homes are safe - but a large portion of our church community live in one of the burned neighborhoods. We are having a special prayer and gathering service on Thursday night and should get more of an update then.

So far, so good for our immediate family and friends ... keep praying as 500,000 people were evacuated and about 1000 homes burned throughout the county.

Fires

We are all fine - but many in San Diego are not. So far 250,000 people have been evacuated and thousands of acres have burned. Because the Santa Ana winds are still so strong, they have given a very wide range of evacuation areas. My parents and sister were given the mandatory evacuation order this morning and had time to pack up the cars. Our home in Encinitas was not yet in danger of fire, but the smoke was thick, making it hard to breathe. We started packing up this morning too.

So it's almost 5 pm and we are all here at my parents office in Carmel Valley, which is just outside the evacuation area. We have supplies (air beds, some food, books and games for the boys) to stay here overnight if need be. I'll post an update later.

Please pray.