Fuchsias! But…what’s really on my mind are fires.
Fuchsias with flags!
When I was little we would so enjoy popping the fuchsia pods before they burst on their own. They seemed to grow profusely in Southern California. I’m happy that the plant I bought for this pot has done well here in Washington state, too.
Fires continue to burn here in Washington State and the fires burning in Stevens County are personal to me and Dear since our son and daughter in law live in this area that has been declared “A State of Emergency”. We met so many people who live in this part of our state at our son’s wedding in late June and now we are hearing of the devastation that some of them have endured and will have to endure as they re-build what was lost. Some of the re-building will take years. Our son visited his friend’s property and said it looked like a moon scape. Thirty acres that used to be filled with beautiful trees and vegetation now burned down to stubble and ash. Our prayers continue for our state and our fire fighters and our volunteer fire fighters and the homeowners who have to do the brunt of work to save their properties because our state is running out of resources to send…
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The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
Fuchsias are dramatically beautiful!!
I will pray with you for those who are in the range of the fires, as well as for those who are working to prevent and stop the damage.
I’m so very sad to read about the fires, it is heart breaking. I was wondering about the resources for Washington & Oregon in light of the fires. My home State of Alaska has had more than their share this summer, too. Prayers for all.
My prayers and thoughts for your dear son and his wife and their friends, terrible for people to lose their homes and land in fires.
Best wishes,
Di.
ABCW team.
Nice fuchsia, I like them too (in winter bring the pots to the basement)
What a great catastrophe, prayers that the fires will soon all be deleted.
Greetings from Germany
I have not yet experienced fuchsias.. It’s a very pretty flower. Prayers going up for all of the fires…those fighting them and those that have had loss…
I’ve never had fuchsias. They are SO pretty! I am so sorry about the fires. It’s terrible.
The flowers actually go well with the flags.
ROG, ABCW
Lovely flowers, – I do empathize with your agonies. The wildfires are devestating here in British Columbia too, just north of you. So many people who have lost their homes and their livelihood, and the rain continues to avoid us…..
Heartbreaking. I am so sorry for those who have suffered these losses. Praying for rain.
Your fuchsias are lovely…
oh dear, how awful to lose everything in a fire. I feel sad about the fact that your son and his friends live in such an area that resembles a moon landscape. My thoughts are with you!
Wil, ABCW Team
So sad about the damage by fire.
Hope the greenery is back soon.
Happy ABCW!
Nature engulfing itself is such a sad state. Hopefully, the green will return soon.
Those flowers are beautiful. I never had seen fuchsias before. Sad about the devastation. It takes years for the greenery to return.
Love the fuschias….I usually have them for my hanging plants but this year the local nurseries didn’t have much selection. Terrible about the wildfires. Prayers for all those affected.
So sorry to hear the devastation is still going on. Praying for all involved.
Sending best thoughts that the devastation will be contained soon … Scary season all over the Northwest, but especially where your family is.
Beautiful fuschia …love the composition.
Beautiful fuchsia basket. Fire is a terrifying thing and such a tragedy for those in its path but the scale of this year’s fires and the fact there seems to be no end must be so worrying.
Beautiful fuchsias! We’re suffering through drought here in the Vancouver, BC, area and also worrying about all our fires!
Leslie
abcw team
Fire is what came to my mind too! Just watched the news about the big fire still going strong.
I can’t imagine the feeling of being evacuated, but worse still, the news of the death of a loved one because of fighting the fire. Praying.
Such beautiful flowers! So sorry to hear about the state of emergency, the fires!
I certainly understand your deep concern about the washington fires, and the safety of yhour children and their property…. adding my prayers to yours!!! I love fushcias .. such a luscious color!
Yes, I loved popping the fuschia when I was a kid. I still do, but I’m very good about not doing it with anyone but my own. I hope the fires get contained soon.
Love those flowers – my mom’s favourites. Great choice for F. (Thanks for stopping by – have a wonderful weekend)
Firstly my apologies for a late comment, i have been far to busy repairing my blog after a moval from one host to another… and taking care of other things that needed to be taken care of since my husband and i have health issues at the same time.
A lovely entry you’ve placed for the letter f. I love it very much to see flowers bloom, especially when they are te cause of lovely memories.
have a nice weekend
Melody (abc-w-team)