My Dear Sisters,
In just
over a week, my family will be residents of another state. Moving to
Utah was not what I was preparing for, but it seems this is to be part
of the plan. The transition hasn't been easy, I never expected it to
take 3 house-hunting trips and 6 home offers to secure a place to live,
but such is the housing market right now. I am grateful not to be
homeless.
Over the last 3+ years I have
encouraged you to be prepared. I hope some of the things I have shared
have helped you and your family in some small way.
Being
prepared is important. No one knows what the future holds. The events
of the last few months have shown us that! Follow the Prophet,
remember what has been taught concerning preparedness, it still applies!
Remember the 7 areas of Provident Living.
These are Education, Emergency Preparedness, Employment, Finances, Food
Storage, Gardening, and Physical Health. I hope you will make goals in
these areas. Feel free to peruse my blog at any point, I have saved all the Provident Living posts I have written in this little spot.
If
there is one thing I have learned from having this calling, it is that
preparedness is not something that just happens. We need to be mindful
about being prepared. It is a bit of a lifestyle change, too. It is
impossible to be prepared for every scenario that comes our way, but
through faith and action, we can rise to handle a lot of what comes our
way.
On a side (and more personal) note. I
want to thank each of you for the love and strength you have given me
and our family. I have felt the prayers you have offered on behalf of
Eliana and felt the love that shines forth from each one of you. It is
difficult not to be able to say "Goodbye" in person, but such is the
world we live in. The Fallbrook 5th Ward will forever hold a special
place in our hearts. Thank you.
Much Love,
RaeLyn
