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Journey Through Fire, Part 17

COAT/Rebozo Drive- Please share!♥️ I took a little break this weekend and visited friends in the oak woodlands. The snow laced moss, usnea, lichen and oak leaves in all shades of naranja, were sights I’ve never seen and I drank

Kristy Cronkrite November 10, 2020November 16, 2020 Almeda Fire, Healing, Relationships & Community No Comments Read more

Día de Los Muertos/All Souls Day

We are entering this sacred time when the veils thin and we can honor and heal with our ancestors. A time to celebrate the memory of our loved ones, how they lived, what they loved, where they were hurt, and

Kristy Cronkrite October 29, 2020October 1, 2025 Almeda Fire, Healing, Relationships & Community, Spirituality/Intuition No Comments Read more

When it all falls away

When it all falls away, what really matters? We are human. We all have drama in our lives. The complexity of relationships. Many families tell me how since entire extended families were displaced, there is an openness right now in

Kristy Cronkrite October 26, 2020November 16, 2020 Almeda Fire, Healing, Relationships & Community No Comments Read more

Journey Through Fire, Part 15

October 12 Marginalized. On the margins. The entire undocumented and migrant community are marginalized, but some experience ever more barriers. I’m still trying to find a space for a family that needs disability access. Cramped hotel rooms and RV’s are

Kristy Cronkrite October 12, 2020October 16, 2020 Almeda Fire No Comments Read more

Journey through Fire, Part 14

October 8 For today I’m resharing my Gracias post from the early days of the fire’s aftermath. I’m still at a loss for words to communicate my deep gratitude to all who’ve supported. But this comes close. If you’ve donated

Kristy Cronkrite October 10, 2020October 11, 2020 Almeda Fire No Comments Read more

Journey through Fire, Part 12

October 1 So many have trusted me and it means the world to me. Because of your trust I have been able to distribute over $25,000 directly into the hands of undocumented and migrant families hardest hit by the Almeda

Kristy Cronkrite October 1, 2020October 11, 2020 Almeda Fire No Comments Read more

Journey through Fire, Part 10

September 24 Throughout this process I’ve had the honor of collaborating with this team of soulful, thoughtful, resourceful and intentional folk bringing a wrap around approach to resettlement for families: finding housing, tending the nest, welcoming with groceries, providing hot

Kristy Cronkrite September 24, 2020October 1, 2025 Almeda Fire No Comments Read more

Journey through Fire, Part 9

September 22 The children are suffering. Overwhelmed mothers tell me how they cling to them, have nightmares, are hyper/irritable and ask “is this home going to burn? Is this home okay?” Many families did not receive warning until the last

Kristy Cronkrite September 22, 2020October 10, 2020 Almeda Fire No Comments Read more

Journey through Fire, Part 8

September 21 Today’s update: The heartfelt, hopeful and hard reality of this devastation in the words of a beautiful and gracious mama I’ve had the privilege of getting to know. Every family wants to move into a new space but

Kristy Cronkrite September 21, 2020October 10, 2020 Almeda Fire No Comments Read more

Journey through Fire, Part 7

September 19 Sometimes fathers will come to meet me on their own. Las mamas stay in the car with the children because it’s easier to keep them there than have little ones running around in different directions. In these moments,

Kristy Cronkrite September 19, 2020October 10, 2020 Almeda Fire No Comments Read more
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