Friends:
I have today received many loving and concerned telephone calls from many of you today inquiring about the condition of my property in Twin Peaks. With great frustration I have had to say to all of you that you know as much as I do -- namely what is seen on the news broadcasts.
Here is what I know. I received a voluntary evacuation telephone call on Monday around 9 am. I received a mandatory evac telephone call around 11 a.m. At that time my car was loaded. I hosed down the houses and decks as much as I could and headed down the hill.
When I left, the "Grass Valley" fire was burning 3 - 5 miles to the northeast of my property, moving in a southwesterly direction (generally in the direction of my cabin). During the 5 pm news last night I caught a quick glimpse of what I thought was my cabin, in the backview of a newscaster's report. At that point all looked OK.
My attitude is that the cabin is only a thing. If needed it can easily be replaced. More than that I have my permanent home providing me shelter at this moment. I feel much worse for those who are losing their primary residences both in Arrowhead and Running Springs as well as in Ventura County and San Diego.
I slept a great night's sleep last night, knowing that all is in God's Hands and He knows much better than I. God is good all the time!
Please keep in your prayers all those suffering losses and inconveniences at this time as well as those who have been injured and the 1 fatality we are aware of. Ask God to provide His comfort and peace to all.
Thank you for your care, concern and love!
Pastor Christopher Schaar