I don’t know if you read the comments, especially on the preparedness issues, but would you please take the time to go to the post this morning and read comment number #4. Here’s the link to the comments.
Joyce, you’re in my prayers and if there’s anything I can do to help you, please let me know. If you’re a quilter, when you’re back up and running, maybe we can host a “quilting shower” or a knitting shower for you . . whatever I can do to help you, I will do and I’m sure many of my blog readers would be happy to help you and let you know we care about you!
Fire is my biggest concern living here in rural central Texas during a drought so her comment really hit home with me.
Also, this past month, with the medical issues, I realize how dependent we are, and probably always will be, on so much that’s outside our control. We can stock up on medical supplies as much as possible, first aid supplies, etc. but when a kidney stone hits, or worse . . heart attack, gall bladder, aneurysm, and things along that line, we all need outside help FAST.
We do the best we can but sometimes, it’s the slap across the head that brings you back down a notch and makes you realize most of us can never be totally ok without the systems we rely upon.
That’s what this prepping challenge is all about . . finding our strengths and our weaknesses and doing what we can to improve where improvement is needed, and share with others to help them improve where needed.
Toni Wood says
Please keep us informed about Joyce. I could/would love to stuff a box for her!! On the same thread about preparedness, with hubby’s medical issues we are tied to the medical community. Insulin will only last thirty days without refrigeration. We just do the best we can.
Tina in NJ says
Count me in on the quilting shower. Just need an address. One of my guild friends lost her home, including the quilt she was quilting that her mother had cross stitched, to an electrical fire a couple of years ago. We had a shower for her a couple of months later. My son needed to go to the ER the night after Sandy. That route was the top priority for tree clearing. We got there in 15 minutes. Much can be accomplished when we pull together.
Karen says
Judy, count me in for help with Joyce – whatever that might be.
Deb says
Count me in as well – I rarely comment, but I think I’ve read every post you’ve ever posted through the years. I’ve gleaned tons of helpful information, and it’s nice to know that there are “normal” people out there that’ll still wave hello for no reason!
Whatever you plan to do – please keep me in the loop !
Liz says
I live just south of Pateros and would be willing to be a “collection point” for Joyce if you want. One of the few quilt shops in the area has been holding a drive and collecting trailer loads of things for the people displaced by this fire. Baked goods are a big item right now so I’ve been baking up a storm that we will deliver this weekend.