by Barbara S | Jul 20, 2008 | Emergency Preparedness
We are taught in the Doctrine and Covenants 88:119, “Organize yourselves, prepare every needful thing…” In today’s blog I want to present a practical part of preparedness and discuss a very needful thing. Having been through many different kinds of disasters,...
by Barbara S | Jul 15, 2008 | Emergency Preparedness
I wanted to follow up on the “Real People Do Get Scared“ blog. In it I mentioned the oft-quoted scripture found in the Doctrine and Covenants 38:30, I tell you these things because of your prayers; wherefore, treasure up wisdom in your bosoms, lest the wickedness of...
by Barbara S | Jun 30, 2008 | Emergency Preparedness
A lot of people are interested in either obtaining or creating a kit to “grab and go” in case they must be evacuate. A key point that I make is that “all kits are not created equal.” With headlines blaring about the natural disasters taking place world wide more and...
by Barbara S | Jun 20, 2008 | Finding Happiness
Okay, it finally happens! When in a crisis or extremely difficult time, it is natural that you will feel anxious and scared. The important thing to do is to try to keep calm. You can reassure your family members with phrases such as, “We are all still together, I...
by Barbara S | Jun 14, 2008 | Emergency Preparedness
Do you remember, somewhere in the far, far past, hearing the nursery rhyme about Old Mother Hubbard and her dietary deficient dog? I bet it wasn’t the dog’s fault that he had to go hungry. Have you ever wondered why Old Mother Hubbard had not taken advantage of the...
