Anyone remember that song by David Bowie? If you are still following, although I think that is highly unlikely anyone is, there have been more changes with ward preparedness. Due to health issues and still fulfilling my stake calling I was released as the Lindsay 1st Ward Preparedness Specialist at the end of January. Bittersweet. I still have loads of ideas floating around in my head (although my back is better what my mind wants to accomplish my back is not as willing!) BUT it is a relief to pass the torch and not feel so responsible for the ward. I'm just responsible for the stake . . . LOL. Which if anyone is wondering the stake preparedness plan is moving forward. No rest for the wicked - I'm still pushing preparedness along.
At some point I'm turning this blog into a stake preparedness blog. I'm taking things slow for now, pacing myself, and following the promptings and lessons I was taught over the last several months. The Lord certainly knows how to get our attention doesn't he? And the magnificent thing is when he gets our attention he sends the most amazing divine signatures so that we remember he is in charge and so we can grow, learn and progress. For me, the lesson was slow down and he literally slowed me down with all that went haywire in my back! I'm grateful for the lessons learned - I will carry them the rest of my life and I am grateful for ch-ch-ch-changes!
Stay tuned for the stake blog and even quarterly stake preparedness classes. I'm slowing down but not stopping!!! In the meantime for grins and giggles I would encourage you to, yes, be actively pursuing your preparedness goals, but to watch an eposide or two of NatGeo's Doomsday Preppers or Doomsday Bunkers. They are my new guilty pleasure (along with Pinterest . . . I've made my own laundry soap, fabric softener, herbal vapo rub, Mason jar soap dispenser, at least 5 new recipes, redesigned my kitchen in my head at least 20 times . . . ) Yep, slowing down all right . . . :)
Doomsday Prepper Song
12 March 2012
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Japanese Warning Stones and an Apostle Speaks
In one of my recent stake meetings, as we discussed a preparedness plan for all the wards, one of our High Councilmen told the group of us about this article. It discusses how along the coastlines in Japan there are ancient "warning stones" that give instruction and counsel about what to do in the case of an earthquake and pending tsunami.
It is amazing the similarities that we can draw between our modern day prophets, seers and revelators and the purpose of these stones. Read it and think about how this article relates to self-reliance, obedience and preparedness. The article provides an awesome family home evening lesson as well - try giving your kids a stone with an applicable scripture written on it as a reminder of the lessons to be learned from the article.
http://dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/04/08/limits-to-disaster-memory-even-etched-in-stone/
I would also encourage you to read this talk, The Celestial Nature of Self-Reliance by Marion G. Romney that was recommended to me today. Spiritual food for thought . . . you will be well fed.
http://lds.org/ensign/1984/06/the-celestial-nature-of-self-reliance?lang=eng&query=self+reliance+spiritual
Home Canning Corner
I have compiled a quick list (including pictures) of what I consider essential canning equipment to have in your home if you are serious about canning your own produce, fruit and meat. Home canning brings a sense of satisfaction and provides nutritious homemade meals from your pantry. Home canned food is the perfect addition to your 30-day menu and 90-day supply the First Presidency has counseled us to have. This list should make it easier as you start this rewarding endeavor. Good luck and happy canning!
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