We were visiting with some friends this past weekend, and they mentioned their latest endeavor...a survival kit. This isn't an "in case the power is out a few days" kit, this is a "most of the country/planet is dead and we are going to try to make it" kit. We are talking materials and supplies with the ability to literally seals themselves off from the world for several days, along with enough stored gasoline to drive hours away from the disaster. I absolutely agree that everyone should be prepared for disasters...both natural and terrorist disasters. However, I am honestly not sure that I would want to survive the magnitude of crises for which they have prepared. I am not faulting, blaming, or judging them...not at all. I admire their plans.
It got me thinking though. We absolutely need to be prepared and ready for a disaster. However, I am also choosing to live with faith. I could worry and worry and prepare and plan, and perhaps would still never be completely ready for whatever might happen. Instead, I choose to live on faith...not solely so as we do need to be prepared for a few days without power or something such as that. After all, God helps those who help themselves! Honestly though, I choose to not worry and dwell on the negative...it's just what I've decided to do.
And taking it one step further...Andrew and I chatted last night and while I am going to renew my sub license and get on the list for next year, it is going to be minimal and I will be picky about the assignments I choose. We already are aware of expenses that will increase in the fall and not having any income at all is simply not an option. However, I should be able to work 4-5 days a month and cover those extra expenses without drastically changing our lives here at home or my availability for my mom. And that is a leap of faith that I'm definitely willing to take. We've been very blessed in life and I never forget to be grateful for that!
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