*UPDATE: After reading FoxyJ's comment, I decided to remove the email message. It basically was just talking about preparedness.*
I got the following message from my Grandma. It was a forward, and I don't know where/with whom it originated, so I'm asking for help verifying its authenticity. It's really not new information, but it sounded rather alarmist/urgent and I was wondering if that was just the note taker's take on the talk, or if Elder Packer really was wanting it to feel more urgent.
I've known for a long time now that I have to stop procrastinating my food storage and 72 hour kits. One of the tips I hear all the time is to "just get a little extra" each time you go grocery shopping. But that really doesn't jive well with my personality. I'd much rather just get it all at once, or at least in large chunks. I've considered MREs and freeze dried food since they're supposed to last longer, but I'm not sure the best place to get them for the best price. Anyone know?
Matt and I have talked about how our peer group hasn't really been affected by economic hard times as much as past generations. Sure we're in a "recession" right now, and gas prices are through the roof, but everyone I know is still pretty well off and just have to "get a little creative". I'm sure there are people who have been hit hard recently, but honestly, we've been pretty spoiled. Most teenagers I know (ages 12 and up) have their own cell phones, many with unlimited talk plans. It is seriously scary when you realize that 19 out of 20 Americans have credit card debt.
I read the Kite Runner and 1000 Splendid Suns last week and the idea of war in our land was interesting (and scary) to consider. What would it be like to go from a relatively rich situation to a war ravaged, food rationed, destitute condition? Not pleasant. Even if war isn't fought on our land, the possibility of food rationing is very real if a larger war were to break out elsewhere.
Having a proper and balanced food and water storage would help out immensely and would definitely lessen fear that accompanies disaster situations. Now to actually do it is the hard part. I'll work on that.
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It seems like there was some sort of announcement a while back about not spreading notes from stake conferences around through email and stuff--they worry that quotes will be taken out of context or even changed. At the same time, this is interesting and useful information.
Hmm. Missed that, but I can totally see why. That's why I wanted to try and verify if this was accurate and true. I could see it being one of those urban mormon legends.
Also, they'd announce anything big/necessary for the church either at conference or in a special announcement through the ward. So, this is probably just the same old "prepare every needful thing" talk.
Maybe I should take it off the blog...
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Yeah, I got that email too and wondered about it's authenticity. I think you're right, I think they'd announce something that big in a conference. Or maybe the people in that stake are the only ones worthy of that information and worth saving. :) (Just kidding!)
I think people who heed the warnings of the past will be taken care of. It would of sort of be like the 5 who had no oil for their lamp running out last minute to buy all the food we can to be prepared, when we have been told for years. We know diaster will come, so we need to heed the warning.
Spencer and I just tackled this, gathering our 3 month supply and learned a lot...maybe I should do a post.
We ended up doing the bulk staples from the church due to space and money issues. The biggest thing is that we had to come to terms with the fact that in dire situations we would have to eat differently than we were used to. Not fun, but necessary. Example: I HATE canned veggies yet we purchased 2 cases of them at Costco. You've gotta do what you've gotta do.
Also, while we were doing this I was talking to my mom. She said they've been warning about food storage since she was a kid. I don't think the message is any more urgent today than it was then.
While I agree that it's not really new, I think this warning is not just for personal disasters such as losing a job. I think it's a very real possibility that more natural disasters are on their way as well as more wars. I think that there will be food shortages in my life time. I'm not saying it's in the near future (though it could be), but these warnings are going to be realized one day.
I also got the feeling that they were trying to warn against the attitude that "the church will take care of us". I've heard people say that, and the truth is that the church has a lot of people to take care of. If we are living in a country where food is readily available, we should take advantage of that.
I think erin should do a post on her food storage.I would really like to know exaclty how she went about gathering a three month supply.
Theric and I KNOW we need to prepare for the big earthquake but even after hearing talks about food storage all my life, I still feel at a loss as to how to actually do it.
Aha! I was going to say what the first comment said. There was either an announcement or talk about not spreading or publishing your personal notes from any meeting. Obviously, it could lead to a serious misrepresentation or misquote. I was trying to find that written somewhere (who said it and when--not to spread personal notes) but have been unsuccessful.
This is my own opinion, but if it takes some weird email with vague facts but an "outline" from who knows where to "scare" you into doing food storage and being prepared, you are missing something. Just listen to General Conference. Follow the Prophet. Is there anything better?
Celia, honey, I questioned the authenticity of this, also, but decided that it was all advice that we have been hearing for a year or more from Pres. Hinckley and other authorities at Conference and in letters from SLC to the members, which were read in Sac. Mtg. I wanted all my g'kids to hear this when they may not otherwise.
Also, we can't buy wheat and other things any more from the church welfare dept. They have none to spare. So if this isn't authentic, it is good sound advice and we need to start, as they have been telling us to do, with getting just three months supply on hand.
Please, if you don't have food storage, make sure that you do this before you spend another dime on anything else.
I've lived thru a depression and believe me, we were glad for every drop of food we had. We never complained about anything that mama put on the table. I remember a breakfast of a stale loaf of homemade bread that mama toasted in our wood stove, gave us each a chunk buttered and we dunked it in hot water. I can taste it still. It was delicious. She didn't tell us that we were in a depression. No matter what we ate she made it beautiful and delicious and we were so glad to have it. Fried leftover corn meal mush. Biscuts and gravey. Avacado ice cream....because a case of them from Aunt Mary in Cardiff Ca. all got ripe at the same time. This is the reason I never throw away left overs, I guess. Edible food can make the next tasty meal with a little white sauce and cheese on top. I am a depression baby. Love, G'ma
The last comment was from my grandma Zena.
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