Please send good vibes.

[herding cats]

My mom, as some of you know from my previous post Tuesday, lost her home late Tuesday in what is now the North Complex West Zone Fire in CA. It was the Bear Fire/North Complex Fire then.

They're heading out to here to live with me in Texas tomorrow morning from Oroville. She's elderly and couldn't make the drive and my brother flew up and is driving them here.

Good wishes/prayers/thoughts they make it here safe and whole are all welcome. My brother and my mom are both high risk for Covid. I'm so worried for them both on this long 3 day journey.

Just keep them in your thoughts, please. ❤️

[TruckFump]

1. For Mom...❤️

🥰 sending hugs.

[herding cats]

13. Deeply appreciated.

Hugs are my go to, also. ❤️

[Hoyt]

2. Take care, Hearding Cats. Hope things work out.

[herding cats]

14. Thank you.

We're strong women. I have hope for us to navigate this.

[Rhiannon12866]

3. Keeping them both in my thoughts for a safe journey, my friend

I am so sorry that you're all going through this right now.

[herding cats]

15. My love and thanks to you. ❤️

I just want them here and not sick and we can then begin to figure this whole mess out. You know? We already have so very much on our plates, Covid is an unwelcome extra.

My poor mom is so sad already. She truly can't deal with another lawyer now.

[Rhiannon12866]

17. That was my first thought, too

With all that's already going on right now, this additional blow has to be overwhelming. Kudos to you and your brother for stepping up, your Mom is fortunate to have you to lean on. Just concentrate on one step at a time, the journey first, then dealing with whatever she's up to. And remember to breathe, as a very wise person once said to me...

[herding cats]

22. We're dealing with this one day at a time

Tiny baby steps. Get her here. Deal with her immediate traumas (she's lost friends to the Fire, then the loss of her home). Make her know she's safe, loved and secure. After that I'm winging it.

[MontanaMama]

4. Bless you for taking them in.

I wish them a safe journey to your home. Please keep us posted.

[herding cats]

16. My thanks. ❤️

She's my mom, I love her dearly. This is what family does.

[sheshe2]

5. Safe journey for your family.

Love and hugs to you all. Everything is so much more difficult with COVID as if the fires are not bad enough.

Wrapping you all in my arms.

[herding cats]

20. She, I'm so scared.

My mom has several high risk factors, along with my brother. Then when they get here if anyone caught it, my husband is high risk x2. 3 of my dearest are at high risk from this trip.

They're bringing her car (all she has left) on a long road trip at the worst possible time. It's unavoidable, and terrifying. I hate 2020 with i deep passion.

My love and appreciation to you for your much needed kindness. I'm so overwhelmed right now with all my worries. I needed a touch of kind support.

[Laffy Kat]

6. You're a wonderful person for taking them in.

Sending safe and healthy vibes.

[herding cats]

21. My thanks. ❤️

Just keep wishing them well until Thursday morning at latest.

[Clash City Rocker]

7. You've got it

Oroville is a stone’s throw from a cute little town called Paradise (or, as the idiot in the WH called it, “Pleasure”) that almost ceased to exist altogether in 2018 because of a massive fire. I went to college in nearby Chico. It’s a lovely area.

[herding cats]

12. I know the region well. My mom lived in Berry Creek. One ridge over from Paradise.

She's extremely fortunate to have a hotel room in Oroville where she evacuated to. They were one of some only 90 people to secure one was the evacuation was issued. My sister owned the day on thst one booking it when mom said they had to leave now. ❤️

Her town might be gone for good. Most of the homes are much like hers and just a slab with ash on the top. It's truly apoplectic to view. Everything is burned from the tall pines down to their homes. In so very many cases there's nothing left. If you didn't know previously there was a home there, you'd not be sure by just looking at the aftermath. I've never seen homes so totally erased before, and this is far from my first wildfire.

The gentleman who was kindly driving about trying to map lost homes for people said when he hit my mom"s house, "it looks like there used to be a home up there due to the driveway and ash." That's all that was left of her 30+ years there. A driveway and ash.

[Midnight Writer]

8. Wishing for the best for you all.

[herding cats]

23. Thank you. ❤️

It's so hard. My mom lost friends and her home. I'm so lucky she's alive.

[roamer65]

9. Sorry to hear it.

Hope they make it safe and sound.

Sadly, there will be many more stories like your mom’s as GHGs increase to higher levels.

[herding cats]

24. My mom is safe and sound. Right now.

I agree with you, and it breaks my heart for all the other families.

I know their fear and pain.

[MagickMuffin]

10. You got it herding cats

You should help get them registered to vote here.

We can use all the help we can!

[herding cats]

26. My mom joked about how they needed to get their DL's changed and registration to vote changed.

She's a true gem of a person. Even in all this suffering she's looking for silver linings.

I'm confident they'll both be registered to vote within a short time.

[Nevilledog]

11. Oh, honey... I'm so sorry your family is going thru this.

Trust that they'll be diligent during their travel to your home, and how relieved you'll be when they get there. You know where I am if you need to rant a bit.

[herding cats]

29. My thanks to you. ❤️

I know they'll be diligent, I also know how concerned they are. They're so scared. I went over the scientific data with them both, and I hoped it eased some of their concerns this evening. My heart is just so broken for my mom. I'm trying to be positive for them when we speak.

2020 is the worst year on record in my life. It needs to end soon.

My true appreciation and ❤️ to you for your kindness. It was needed tonight.

[brer cat]

18. I'm so sorry she and you are going though this

awful nightmare, herding cats. Keeping your family in my heart.

[herding cats]

32. My thanks to you, kind friend.

I always feared this would happen. My mom actually had her place up and was trying to sell and get out of there before it did burn. She just didn't make it.

Covid makes this whole relocating much more risky and frightening then should be necessary. It all just sucks so very badly.

[Gothmog]

19. Your mom will be in my prayers

[herding cats]

33. My love to you.

My thanks for your prayers. We need them right this moment.

[peggysue2]

25. Good wishes

And blessings sent in your direction. The fire news is devastating and Covid complicates everything.

The best to you and your family.

[qwlauren35]

27. They are in my thoughts.

There are new drugs and new methodologies for saving people who get sick.

Make sure they get tested as soon as they land, and then get them to a safe and loving home, as I know you will provide.

[Demovictory9]

28. ...

sending good vibes

[SheltieLover]

30. Vibes on the way! 💗💗💗

I am.so sorry she lost her home, but I'm glad you will be together!

[nolabear]

31. Sending much love and support. May you all find peace

These are awful times. Sometimes what we have left is one another. Glad you are there for her.

[electric_blue68]

34. Safe and Healthy Travels for them!

Oh, missed she lost friends as well. Damn.

Hopefully slow, steady, and safely they'll arrive. They're taking the proper precautions.

[BigmanPigman]

35. It's a good thing they have you to turn to!

[KT2000]

36. You really have my best

I cannot imagine starting over as so many will have to do. She is lucky to have you and your brother. Good vibes heading your way.

[FuzzyRabbit]

37. I hope your mother and brother have a safe and uneventful trip.

My best wishes to your mom.

[Granny M]

38. Sending love and support

at this painful and chaotic time. Must be so terribly hard on them 💔

[COL Mustard]

39. Good Wishes Sent

I hope they have an uneventful trip!

[Joinfortmill]

40. I said a prayer

[Tanuki]

42. I am so sorry. I did not see the previous post about losing her home to the fire

That would be devastating even in ordinary, plague-free times. How much more stressful it must be now! She is fortunate to have such strong and helpful support from you and your brother. Wishing a safe journey to them and a bright new beginning and happier times ahead for your dear mother.

[hamsterjill]

43. Sending prayers and kind thoughts

There is just SO much to contend with right now. I’m so glad you are a buffer for your mom.

Where are you in Texas? I’m in SA. Our COVID numbers are dropping but we are (like everywhere) not out of the woods yet.

Be vigilant. Be safe. And find a minute to take care of yourself in all of this. This stress is not healthy for anyone.

[malaise]

44. So sorry for your mom

Sending good vibes :grpuphug:

[BusyBeingBest]

45. Sorry the worst happened--that is terrible. I saw the update.

Wishing them safe travels.

[Heartstrings]

46. Good vibes sent for a safe journey...