PREPAREDNESS MATTERS

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