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To Be Still

The world spins around me in a way that I cannot stop Like a whirlwind of stinging sand whipping in the wind Life circles in a predicament as I investigate ongoing Racing with facts as if evidence can cure all of this I truly lost normalcy, simplicity and sights around me Wildlife has changed, health has brought more things I live in a country that has lost fair, legitimate justice While stuck in a toxic home, with limited recourse I write to keep on going, between all the other work It's useless asking why this is happening , there are no answers I fight, I move forward, in days of analyzation for solutions I pray, I hope and I try with no clear direction to find yet May this never fall upon others, beyond those already May there be a resolution that will calm the spinning One day, when it will once again feel great to be still Heidi Sands 7/3/23

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Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 7/14/2023 1:51:00 PM

Heidi, this is a terrifying write, I'm so sorry this is happening to you, and to the woods and animals...horrifying. It is a terrible thing to see what inflicted ills due to such catastrophic poisons released on the environment, I'm so sorry. We had a truck which wrecked and released poison toxins, it was terrifying, everyone had to stay in their homes. I have no idea how this will impact us and our wildlife in the future. I am again reminded to pray for you, for all of us. Hugs to you. <3

Heidi Sands
Date: 7/14/2023 1:58:00 PM

Hi BJ. It has actually been just that, ever since the toxins came here with the snow in winter. When it melted, everything changed more. Including ongoing health issues with me and my dog. I had the soil here tested and some orange substance that came with rain. There are over 20 toxins. Including 14 Dioxins here and phenol Benzene in the orange substance. I am so sorry to hear about the truck wreck. I pray you will not be affected like this here. It feels like another world. I will be praying for you too. I appreciate your comment very much :)

Vijay Pandit

Date: 7/4/2023 5:33:00 AM

Highly emotive write, Heidi, that speaks to the environment you face. Answers follow when we least expect--that is my hope and prayer for you my friend.

Heidi Sands
Date: 7/4/2023 7:08:00 AM

Thabk you so much Vijay. Besides my own health issues from this. Such as stomach, esophagus reflux and anemia that recently had me in the hospital that come from inhaling the pheno/ benzene in the orange slime on my tree, the change in my environmental surrounding and wildlife is shocking. ! The chipmunks didn't make it out of their holes in the ground in spring. I usually have many scurrying around, my dog chases. There has been only one. No woodpeckers hammering as they usually do all day. Etc Black acorns, pinecone and things. There are patches of large bare trees on my street without leaves right now. Yes. Answers will follow that I need. I am stuck in a property no one would buy. Happy 4th of July , my friend. I am grateful for all your support! :)