We wouldn't even last a week based on what we have now. Because, I don't even have emergency rations! We have no way to maintain clean drinking water. Certainly don't have an adequate supply of food. Not anywhere near enough blankets for a family of five. Heck, we don't even own a tent!
For some reason, I sense an urgency to prepare. Not sure why God is talking to me about this. But I need to obey. April is going to be my month to take stock of what we do have and get what we need.
I remember reading a fictional novel called "Night Light" (I cannot remember the author's name) which is basically about what a family does to survive when a star supernovas and knocks out everything that runs on electricity. The community is brought to its knees until people start getting resourceful. They become self-sustaining and grow closer.
How much knowledge of living off of the land have we lost in our McDonald's world?
2 comments:
My husband was just reading an article about stocking up on supplies too. We camp, so we do have all those types of supplies. I am sure you could purchase these things at yard sales. I always see camping gear for sale. For blankets, I would try a thrift store, they always have a great supply. You can just wash them on hot with a little bleach if you are worried about germs. As for food. I would stock up on canned and dry goods. They are pretty inexpensive and things like beans are high protein and low cost. All you need is a can opener.
Hope that helps!
Toni
http://thehappyhousewife.com
I'm one of those crazy Mormons with a years supply of food in her garage. I'm sure I'll eat all the cake mixes and junk stuff first, but if worse comes to worse--it's nice to know I can grind wheat and bake bread and survive for (hopefully!) a year. There is some peace in that, but if you decide to stock up on supplies--just do it gradually (i.e. buying two of what you normally use), and find a place for it. If nothing else, it can actually cut down on your grocery bill in the end.
Hmmmm...this is probably more than you wanted to know, right :)?!
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