Today I went to Deukmeijian Wilderness Park's grand re-opening. This is the park that is across the street from me. I grew up hiking these mountains which were ravaged by the fire last September. They were charred and black this past winter.
But today, I saw the hope of spring and summer as I the different types of plants growing back over the charred areas. Some plants actually only can grow because of the fire and the new constitution of the soil. It's comforting to see new life spring out of a place of deep devastation and destruction. I see hope and I am thankful that God gives me these tangible illustrations of hope. He is truly an amazing Creator and I am thankful that He is with me.
There is a really cool art exhibition from June 19 to July 24 in Glendale called ART from the ashes where many local artists collaborated to make art from salvaged materials from the fire site to provide a cathartic avenue for victims of the fire through art. All proceeds go to the restoration of Deukmeijian Wilderness Park. Check it out.
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