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Some photos from our members
Some photos from our members kyro298 Glider Sprinkles      CO, USA 15262 Posts For anyone still wanting updates, we are at 55% containment! Hard day for those that lost their homes that were finally let back in to see them for the first time. I personally know two families that lost homes. My kids each know families as well. Emotional day all the way around. It's strange to finally see a few lights on over in that neighborhood finally. Only about 3,000 people still displaced and on mandatory evacuation and that's mostly because of utility and gas issues at this point. Considering there were over 30,000 of us almost a week ago, that's pretty great progress. So proud of and thankful for these guys working around the clock. I'm emotionally drained after this week and am ready for a new week to begin. There's been SO much going on. I know this isn't over but the progress is at least optimistic now. People like me will be able to start to sleep easier at night and not lay awake petrified every time the wind blows and run to the window to make sure there aren't flames out there 10 times per night, but feel intense heartache for those that will not. It's a very confusing state of mind to be in when you're so happy to have your home but feel guilty and sad for so many of those that suddenly don't...and you can see their neighborhood out of your window. I also never imagined the sound of wind could make my hair stand on end. Ever. One of the people I know raised their family in that home and their kids are now grown and gone. That is where their children grew up and every memory was made. He was doing upgrades around the house and was looking forward to having grandkids make memories there as well. I have not been able to reach them and found out about their house the same way everyone else did...on the news or in aerial photos. Even worse, the original list of destroyed homes was published and theirs wasn't on it yet. I can't imagine the roller coaster of emotions thinking your house is gone, then it isn't, then it really is. ANYWAY, didn't mean to turn this into a journal entry. Just started "typing out loud", if you know what I mean. DoubleBogey Fuzzy Wuzzy USA 1244 Posts 55% containment is a HUGE step in the right direction! I can't believe how much that number climbs every day. I know it HAS to be quite an unsettling feeling for anyone back in their homes until it's at 100% containment. I think I said this on your FB page - but there is no insurance policy that can replace those memories for people that have lost their homes. It's a horrible thought and an even worse emotional time for them. I can't even imagine losing everything. There is no way to quantify all of that. I am just devastated for them. Have there been any programs or support channels set up for them? It's an odd thought but until you are in their shoes, it is hard to comprehend EVERYTHING they had in their house. The small things you wouldn't think of like bath towels, all the clothes they had, all the way to the paper towel dispenser or wine rack or even food that was in the fridge or pantry - in my house that could be upwards of $2000 (4 boys...we stock). My gosh, there is just no way to remember or quantify all of that for insurance....is there? I imagine no matter what...this will be a huge financial set back for many of them. I wouldn't think to put things like...the upgrades I put to cabinetry or a purse that I shelled out $300 for. Even in a new house...things like the toilet paper dispensers and towel racks that they bought in the past. It just wouldn't be on my mind right now and I feel like they are going to lose EVEN more in the end. Not that this is about money - but it does have a place as it IS important. On a positive note, an associate of mine had her son out there in Manitou. I think I posted about him evacuating and his cat getting out. The cat was gone for 4 days. The guy went back to get him - and there was a black bear standing in his yard. He looked for this cat for 4 days. The excellent news is that his house was spared AND he found the cat yesterday - covered in sap with raw feet. BUT he is okay and back home. It is a huge weight lifted for him. All he would talk about was his cat and his Eagle Scout awards and memories that were in the house. His mom was mortified that his baby blanket from almost 30 years ago was burned. They are lucky. Thank you for the updates - please keep them coming. I know it's settled down some because we feel like the risk is lessened. But the impact is still there and is not going away any time soon. Sending more HUGS to CO and to you Kylah. I know this has been an awful time for you and your family. I am just elated for your children though. I can't imagine how good it felt for them to see their bedrooms and all of their stuff again! What an awful rollercoaster. Omis n Kais g-ma Pouch Protector TX, USA 7524 Posts Kylah, it's not hard to get distracted and pulled into others pain. 55% is awesome. Someday you guys will look back and say remember the Waldo Canyon fire? And you'll say...don't remind me. I'm not surprised this is affecting you like it is. It's really hard to see what you are seeing. You may wind up with PTSD from this. We are here for you girl so journal away. quote:
Originally posted by kyro298
For anyone still wanting updates, we are at 55% containment! Hard day for those that lost their homes that were finally let back in to see them for the first time. I personally know two families that lost homes. My kids each know families as well. Emotional day all the way around. It's strange to finally see a few lights on over in that neighborhood finally. Only about 3,000 people still displaced and on mandatory evacuation and that's mostly because of utility and gas issues at this point. Considering there were over 30,000 of us almost a week ago, that's pretty great progress. So proud of and thankful for these guys working around the clock.
I'm emotionally drained after this week and am ready for a new week to begin. There's been SO much going on.
I know this isn't over but the progress is at least optimistic now. People like me will be able to start to sleep easier at night and not lay awake petrified every time the wind blows and run to the window to make sure there aren't flames out there 10 times per night, but feel intense heartache for those that will not. It's a very confusing state of mind to be in when you're so happy to have your home but feel guilty and sad for so many of those that suddenly don't...and you can see their neighborhood out of your window. I also never imagined the sound of wind could make my hair stand on end. Ever.
One of the people I know raised their family in that home and their kids are now grown and gone. That is where their children grew up and every memory was made. He was doing upgrades around the house and was looking forward to having grandkids make memories there as well. I have not been able to reach them and found out about their house the same way everyone else did...on the news or in aerial photos. Even worse, the original list of destroyed homes was published and theirs wasn't on it yet. I can't imagine the roller coaster of emotions thinking your house is gone, then it isn't, then it really is.
ANYWAY, didn't mean to turn this into a journal entry. Just started "typing out loud", if you know what I mean.
Indigo Super Glider 255 Posts I have only one thing to add that you all haven't already touched on. How on earth is it that the elderly couple DID NOT get out of their home? It has been the topic of discussion with everyone I've spoken to the past few days. It is unfathomable that these folks were in that house. I do have one Glider-related thing to share that might lighten our emotions  My 13 1/2 week oop girl has decided she likes sleeping down my shirt, so I really MUST read the forum and find out how you all deal with this. Pouch? Extra bra? Special clothing? 
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I do have contact with them every now and then, but I try to avoid them. I only call them when something needs to be dispatched and is to large to transport safety(adult deer,bear,mountain lion or elk)or if someone has direct contact with a rabies rector species.I do attend some of their volunteer meetings and I use to train potential volunteers on how to capture and transport wildlife at the DOW meetings. It's a LONG story but I have been "stepping right over the DOW" for a long time
and I have been told that I am on their "red flag" list because I rescue skunks. 
). We have other wildlife rescue organizations scattered all over Colorado that I help when I can. 