Well hello, everybody! It has been a long time since I did a post on here, other than Motivational Monday. No, I haven't forgotten about you, it's just been extremely busy! Between two trips out of town this month, flu season, and canning season, there hasn't been much time for anything else - and we're not done yet! I'll be back soon though. Love to you all!
"Service to others deepens and sweetens this life while we are preparing to live in a better world. It is by serving that we learn to serve. When we are engaged in the service of our fellowmen, not only do our deeds assist them, but we put our own problems in a fresher perspective. When we concern ourselves more with others, there is less time to be concerned with ourselves! In the midst of the miracle of serving, there is the promise of Jesus that by losing ourselves, we find ourselves!"
--Spencer W. Kimball, "Speaks Out on Service to Others", New Era, Mar. 1981, 47
"The Lord loves you for your strength and your courage. He is always there for you. You are not alone. He has promised us that when we are trying to live righteously and are serving Him, 'I will be on your right hand and on your left, and my Spirit shall be in your hearts and mine angels round about you, to bear you up.'"
“There is no infirmity, affliction, or adversity that Christ did not feel in Gethsemane. . . .President Howard W. Hunter said: ‘If our lives and our faith are centered on Jesus Christ and his restored gospel, nothing can ever go permanently wrong. On the other hand, if our lives are not centered on the Savior and his teachings, no other success can ever be permanently right.’" (The Teachings of Howard W. Hunter, ed. Clyde J. Williams [1997], 40).”
Because we are working on adding a "soup of choice" to our Sample BASIC Menu, I thought this would be awesome to share with you! Please click on the link below and visit Preparedness Brings Peace. Read the short story and enjoy the soup recipes because this is an incredible idea! And to think...people do this! They actually do it. It is their way of life. It is amazing to me, truly amazing!
"I have always found that when we do the little things correctly, the Lord gives us the strength to accomplish big things... You might not always understand the reasons for some rules or commandments, but if you will follow them even in the little things you will have more strength to do big things... And you will have the great blessing of knowing that you are on the Lord's side and that He is on yours."
I've wanted to do something like this for a while, so here it is: Monday is motivational. Tuesday we're cookin' with food storage. Wednesday we'll be working on emergency car kits, 72 hr. kits, and short term and long term food storage. (Thanks Safely Gathered In)! Thursday will be preparedness tips and ideas. And Friday is always a surprise! Come back often to see what may be useful and remember - always use your best judgment.
Food Storage Use and Management
Even though this menu is just an example, check it regularly. As we learn to cook with the BASICS, each meal will have a link to it's own recipes.
1 sturdy bag or container per person 1 change of clothes per person 1 set of scriptures per family 1 flashlight per person Batteries First aid kit Personal documents 2 gal. water per person, minimum (3's better) $100 cash (small bills) Ax and shovel Utility knife Bucket Battery powered radio Small sewing kit Food 2 light sticks Hand warmer / canned heat Blankets / sleeping bags 1 small toothbrush per person Toothpaste, soap, and shampoo Silver foil emergency blankets Mosquito repellent Small entertainment (crayons, card game, etc.) Camp stove or portable BBQ and fuel 2 pair work gloves Mess kits or disposable plates, cups, bowls, utensils Pet supplies Candles, holders, matches Aluminum foil Can opener Disinfectant Garbage bags
Family History Activities
Are you looking for a fun activity to keep your children occupied this summer?
Would you like to learn more about your family?
Do you need a kick start to organize your family records?