How to possibly describe what has happened over the last week and a half? I can honestly say that I never anticipated this website to mold into what it has become. I was planning on just streaming the Town meeting last Monday, and as the day progressed information, maps, and other data began to flow my way. It wasn’t until around 1am Tuesday morning that I started to realize what I had gotten myself into. It literaly consumed all of my time, and I hope that we ended up with confirmable and solid information that was able to help people get informed about what was going on with this fire. While I plan to continue to provide major updates and map data while this fire is being contained, I must get my family and home back in order. So much has happened in the last few weeks, and I am thankful for the opportunity to share it with all of you. I have learned how small the world really is, and this “community” we live in stretches farther than any geographical border. It seems like the worst and most trying experiences can bring out both the carnality, but also the greatness that is within people. Acts of kindness, help, and other services rendered that people may never know about are truly what make this community that I call home great.
Thank you, each and everyone of you. I really feel like I have learned and gained from you and this experience more than I contributed. Please continue to check http://wallow.us in the days to come for continued updates and information about the Wallow Fire.
Wes