July brings with
it sweltering summer days, usually monsoon storms, and especially celebrations
for both our county and state. We live in the “land of the free and home of the
brave,” all made possible by the blood, sweat and tears of our forefathers.
This is a promised land, that is choice above all others (1 Nephi 2:20). One of
the freedoms we have in this choice land, is the freedom to be prepared! In some countries it is illegal to store food
(called “hoarding”). Part of our
responsibility to our fellow citizens is to “Be Prepared” so that we can care
for ourselves, allowing church resources to go to those who are unable to do
so. Certainly part of being prepared is also holding fast to the blessings we
are given by following the prophet and keeping the commandments. That spiritual
preparedness will help us to know the things we need to add to our temporal
preparedness to be ready for what lies ahead. Let us honor and celebrate our
liberty by continuing in our efforts to follow the prophet and be prepared both
temporally and spiritually.
Included in this month's newsletter:
Preparedness - How Important is it? Quotes from General Authorities over the years to encourage us to get our food storage.
Family Summer Fun - Gaining Disaster Skills - Adventures with your kids to help you be more prepared.
How Long until you Starve? A thought about the need to Be Prepared.
In the Southern Utah Garden - Tips for planting, fruit tree spraying, watering, and tomatoes.
Summer Harvest - Using Summer Squash - Recipes for Zucchini and Yellow Squash.
Disaster Prep: How to Keep your Cool... in a Summer Power Outage! Things you can do to stay cool in the summer heat.
Provident Living - Make your Own - Recipes for cleaners and sport drinks.
Click here for a complete copy of the July 2020 Back to Basics Newsletter.
