February 13, 2011
Overwhelming seems a word to describe the wind. Beginning around yesterday’s noon, the wind began rolling down the Cascades eastern slope. By three in the afternoon, the wind speed reached tree-blowing-over strength. Also by three folks were evacuated from White Swan as the wind blew fire from west to east through town. Folks watched from a distance. The wind did not let off until late in the night and few were able to enter town until this morning. So, with the morning sunrise, people return home after living the night in Longhouse and Red Cross shelters. Some already know what they are returning too, others wonder.
Prayers, silence, reflection, contemplation for the people of White Swan are all appropriate on this overwhelming morning.
Chewing the Cud 
The LA Times reported on the Yakama fire. (Page A38) Your photo shows the force of the winds. Hope everyone is safe.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your community.
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Prayers are great! It now looks like early this afternoon folks will be allowed back into town. Now it is all about cleaning up the hot-spots and getting power returned to homes and businesses.
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Prayer from across the country embracing all in White Swan.
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Thanks John.
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White Swan is in our prayers, keep us informed as recovery begins.
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Cleanup has begun in the areas where folks have been allowed to return. Thank yous to your communities prayers!
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White Swan and your ministry are in my prayers. Please let us know how we can be help.
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