Fire

This weekend I took a short trip to BC to get some land surveying done. A lot of fun was had on this trip and we completed what we wanted to. On my way back, I was given yet another lesson in perspective.

I was riding my motorcycle back through Jasper, Hinton and just about to Edson when there was a dead stop in traffic, a large plume of smoke to the east. Forest fire. My plan to get home to my family tonight has been put to a stand still.

This is an inconvenience, but it could be much worse. Home could be where that fire is raging. The hamlet of Malboro, just west of Edson is being evacuated. I am thankful that I still have a home to go to. This minor inconvenience is nothing compared to what those people are going through right now.

Next time you want to get mad at something that wronged you, just look at the big picture and have compassion for those who are worse off by the same situation.