The wind last night didn't carry the fire as far as some feared. The smell of smoke is more faint today, and the threat of evacuation for many has passed. Meanwhile, Clara's avenue to empathy is... Horsie.
Horsie has been with us ever since Clara left "Bunny" in the mountains last year. Horsie now sleeps with Clara, rides to school in Clara's backpack, and always comes along on weekend outings. In fact, last weekend, Horsie enjoyed prime placement stuck on a post when Clara was out log-crossing a river. She was tied to Clara's wrist while biking. And she rode on Clara's shoulders to see the view.
So to relate to kids who have lost much during the fire, Clara says she will just think of Horsie.
Giddyup Horsie. So glad the smoke has ebbed. That fire and the gas explosion in California were so sad as the best weather is upon us.
ReplyDeleteSOOOO glad the fire is subsiding. So glad Clara's "horsie" gets to go with her on so many nice outings.
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