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Wildfires - Monday, October 27, 2003
I didn't know how bad the Simi Valley wildfire was until my mom called me tonight, saying that she could see flames over the hills surrounding our house. She asked me what I wanted my family to pack in case they needed to evacuate, but all I could remember was my secret money box.

I got on AIM and talked individually with Roger and Raymond. I was feeling pretty worried and hopeless. Elaine from Van Nuys messaged me, comforting and assuring me that everything would be ok as long as my family was safe. "Your house can be replaced, but your family can never be replaced," she said. Later Roger, Raymond, and I went to a chatroom and talked and typed short prayers. I know that whatever happens is because God has allowed it to happen, so I need to trust Him with this. The Bible verse Romans 8:28 came to mind. Also one of my reference booklets had a good verse: Psalm 18:2.