Today, Elias and Scott drove off the Camp Campbell in VA, just at near the border from NC. This was a stake YM camp and Scott was asked to teach with orienteering. Adam and Audrey had cooking camp at Bunn High School As soon as I dropped them off before 9 am that morning, I came back and straight away proceeded to do a control burn in the back yard. It's hot summer season and I know that snakes are out and about. Adam's job was to dump the compost at the back yard compost bin, and I wanted to make sure he was safe and can see where he was stepping. It was probably in the 90s, I was hot. There were multiple times when I turned on the hose to drench some areas to prevent it from spreading and escalating into the woods. My long sleeve cool shirt got singe multiple times as I got closed to the fire at times, creating multiple holes. I couldn't leave the site, so I did not get the chance to eat breakfast nor lunch, just plenty of water. By the time 1:45 came along, I took the hose and drenched the site with water, and I left to pick up the kids.
I invited the kids to the pool, but neither wanted to go. They wanted some downtime since they also had tennis lesson in just over two hours in Rocky Mount. So, I went to the pool by myself to cool off for about half hour, came back and worked in my office for an hour. I then realized how tired I was and thought that I needed a nap. As soon as I closed my eyes and my head touch my pillow, a clear voice spoke to me, "check the fire." To which I immediately replied to myself thinking I am too tired, I just need a quick power nap, the fire is fine because I already drenched it. The voice came again the second time, "check the fire, " to which I replied with urgency, "okay, okay." Sure enough, as I looked out the patio door, I see about 3 spots where smoke was coming up, and they could potentially catch fire again. I asked Audrey to go ahead and drench those spots which she gladly complied.
It may seem like it was just my own voice, but I know that it is the Holy Ghost giving me direction and protection. I am thankful for this miracle today where I felt the Lord's hand in my life. It seems mundane, but I know He cared for me.
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