In today’s episode, Tom and I are sharing what it’s like living through the largest fire in Nebraska history. This isn’t a polished or perfectly processed story. It’s still super fresh, and in many ways, we’re still IN it.

What started as concern quickly turned into evacuation and long days of uncertainty. All of that turned into the very REAL possibility of losing not just land, but livelihood, animals, and a way of life that runs deep in this part of the country.

This conversation isn’t about tying things up in a neat bow. We want to give an honest look into an experience that SO many in our state have been living, and also, create space for both gratitude and grief to exist at the same time.

In this episode, we cover:

The rapid shift from awareness to evacuation as the fires escalated
What those days looked like in real time
The reality of protecting animals, land, and livelihood under pressure
Experiencing the fire from 2 perspectives
The emotional weight of leaving home without knowing what you’ll return to
The physical & mental toll of long days on the front lines
Why “it will grow back” overlooks the real human impact
Holding both gratitude AND grief at the same time
The adrenaline response + what happens when it wears off
Processing an experience that’s still fresh + the importance of empathy in crisis

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Living Through the Largest Fire in Nebraska History