September 7, the day before we heading 5 North, the fire was 100% contained. And it reported that two lanes will be closed for safety investigation, when we drove by it was only one lane closed with little traffic jammed. September 8, when we arrived at our destination, it reported the part that was affected by the fire will be closed at night for repair or something.
September 8, there were also fires down south and it rained over the weekend though not much, but it helped, the fires were gone.
September 11, when I was heading back home alone the traffic was almost smooth except a little traffic when closed home and I missed the second rest stop for lunch & gas that my kid planned ahead for me. Luckily I had more than enough of gas before I finally got off the freeway to get gas. Though the gas price was a bit expensive, but quite easy to get back to the freeway and it was not much people getting at the gas station (next door gas station has cheaper price), therefore I rested around 20 minutes without moving my car at that gas station with shade. I ate, drank water and wept the windows clean before heading home.
From there I couldn’t hold my tears anymore, I drove and cried the way home.
Growing up and becoming independent best wishes and knowing God’s Grace will never run out.
