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The Deadly California Fires

The Rim Fire in the Stanislaus National Forest near in California began on Aug. 17, 2013 and is under investigation. The fire has consumed approximately 149, 780 acres and is 15% contained. U.S. Forest Service photo.

The state’s deadliest fire has been blazing for almost 2 and a half weeks, destructing homes and everything in its path. Almost 14,000 houses and 4,265 other buildings have been destroyed and it was a difficult job to contain these fires. Fortunately, early this Sunday, Cal Fires, the state’s forestry and fire protection agency, announced… Continue reading The Deadly California Fires

This is My Story

This Is My Story: On 28th August 2008, I was diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer. After 12 years of work, marriage and kids, I couldn’t imagine my life getting any harder than it already was, but it did. And it hit me like a wrecking ball. The day of my appalling doctor’s appointment, my… Continue reading This is My Story