I want to post about my project for the week and other things on my mind, but just wanted to tell you something I was again reminded of at church today.
We had ward conference today and the Sunday school was combined. A member of the Stake Presidency gave the lesson which ended in an interesting question and answer session. At the very end he told us of a fireside that was going to take place in the next month (they would of course have posters for this). The fireside was going to be from a man, sorry can't remember his name, who is an emeritus of the seventy now heading up a committee from the First Presidency of the church all about the avian flu. Apparently the church's stand is not if, but when we are going to be hit. It was actually quite disturbing to hear, but honestly a good reminder to make sure we are continuing our efforts to get our year supply of food storage.
I am looking forward to this fireside and will share more information when I can, but for now wanted to remind you to make sure we are all doing our best to obey the counsel of the Prophet by getting together our food storage. You never know when you might need it for and if we're faced with this dreaded flu we could potentially be quarantined in our homes for a long period of time.
Hope you find this reminder as inspiration and not a damper on your evening.
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Thanks for the good reminder. Every year we get an ice or snow storm that sticks us in the house for a day or two (which is not that long) but it always makes me realize how very important it is to be prepared. I have a 7 month old and just last week we were stuck inside for a day and I realized that I need to stock up on formula!
The avian flu scares me, and so I am always tempted to put my head in the sand about this issue, but I know that is not going to help me in the end. Thanks for this reminder.
My dad has always been very keen on making us aware of the importance to prepare. His food storage system is amazing to say the least. It wasn't until the last 3-6 months though that I have taken his advice and started to stock up. It feels good to be getting somewhere- even though I feel like I have a long way to go. Thanks for the reminder.
That is scary. I have always been terrible about food storage. I have a 72 hour kit for each person in our family, but that is sadly all. I am anxious to see what they have to say. Keep us posted.
Our stake did this flu training back in October. People from out health district came and spoke 3 different times. They did say the same thing, it is not if but WHEN (before your post I thought it was just our stake leaders, not the church. good to know). They are starting to announce another set of training mtgs in Feb. I know many people that didn't take them seriously so I think they want to try again.
I am conscious of it but we as a family have a long way to go.
I hate hearing stuff like this, but it's better than being taken completely by surprise.
unfortunatly i read this just before going to bed last night and so my anxiety kicked in big time... we are so not prepared, but are going to get there soon.
thanks for the heads up.
I too read this before bed and couldn't fall asleep until 3:00 in the morning, if you can call it sleep. Thank you for the reminder though, I needed it, and after a little research I feel better that we can all make it through. As long as we prepare!
Please let us know when you hear all this info at the firesire. I am totally committed to being prepared before this hits - and believe as well - it is "when" not if. It is scary to think about - but scarier not to! Keep us posted!
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gosh scary...i have failed misserably here..i have no storage and no 72 hr kit......hmmmm
Excellent reminder... they are having a case goods sale at the grocery store right now, and I think I need to add a few extra things to my list!
I appreciate this warning, Ames. Thank you too for the follow up when you get it. We all need to be aware of what's going to take place someday...probably sooner than we think!
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