In case you didn't know a couple of months ago I was called to be the food storage coordinator (or specialist?, I don't know) for my ward. I have been spending a lot of time thinking about my calling and looking for helpful information to pass on to the sisters in my ward.
I have quickly been reminded that emergency preparedness is so much more than just having extra food on hand. While looking for information to share I came across this idea. (I am sorry but I didn't include the source of this idea, but I still think it is worth sharing.)
Tip for storing most important documents:
Scan them all and burn to CD/DVD. Keep one in the 72 hour evacuation bag and mail at least one to an out of state relative. Things you should include are: birth and marriage certificates, diplomas, maybe a backup of your family history and all your photos. (I thought about including copies of SSN cards, children's shot records, and bank account information. Include whatever you determine to be important to you.)
The idea here is that a copy of your important files is stored somewhere besides in your house. Nobody's house is fire proof, damage proof (look at the damage here in Phoenix from last night's storm), or even theft proof. Without some of this information it would hard to rebuild after any unexpected disaster.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Savannah in School
Hi everyone it Sav. It's been while since I have written something and today I thought I would. The subject of the day is Back To School. I know it's late to be doing this but I'm doing it now.
My teacher's name is Mrs.Gjelhug. I'm not sure if I spelled it right but it is said Gel-how-g {with the second g sounding like good. It is also said as two syllables not three.} The first day she told us the rules and showed us that we could get a party if we filled up this jar {I think it is a gallon jar}. We are working on a pizza party.
I hope all you know the first week of school you have butterflies, either on the first day of school or the day you meet your teacher, and you don't want to talk to your teacher for the first day or two. But there's this guy named Johnny and he didn't show up at all for the first week of school then on Monday he finally showed up to school and has had lots and lots of stuff to fix and a lot of stuff to learn about and how to use the tools such as a planner, bellwork, and desks. I found out this year that I have three new students in my class, their names are Micah, Jade, and Crastly. And my teacher is new to the school also and she made jobs for the classroom and you can tell her if you want a job or not and if you do you can tell her what job you want. And so far that was the first week of school.
My teacher's name is Mrs.Gjelhug. I'm not sure if I spelled it right but it is said Gel-how-g {with the second g sounding like good. It is also said as two syllables not three.} The first day she told us the rules and showed us that we could get a party if we filled up this jar {I think it is a gallon jar}. We are working on a pizza party.
I hope all you know the first week of school you have butterflies, either on the first day of school or the day you meet your teacher, and you don't want to talk to your teacher for the first day or two. But there's this guy named Johnny and he didn't show up at all for the first week of school then on Monday he finally showed up to school and has had lots and lots of stuff to fix and a lot of stuff to learn about and how to use the tools such as a planner, bellwork, and desks. I found out this year that I have three new students in my class, their names are Micah, Jade, and Crastly. And my teacher is new to the school also and she made jobs for the classroom and you can tell her if you want a job or not and if you do you can tell her what job you want. And so far that was the first week of school.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
What a great day!
What a day yesterday was. I get in the car to take my kids to school and it wont start. I have Joe bring me the phone and I call my neighbor and ask if I can get a jump and she tells me I have to wait for her husband to get back from the Gym. So we wait unitl he gets home. After hooking up the jumper cables my car starts right up. I quickly tell him thank you and pile the kids in the car again and rush to get them to school on time. (School is about 40 mins away.) Luckly traffic was unusually light and they were there with time to spare. The car worked fine the rest of the day, but I decided I better stop to have the battery tested. So after I picked Joe up from school I drove to a checkers where the man told me I would have to get a new battery. He was nice enough to even put it in for me. However, the battery that the computer said was in my car was not the right one. So have two trys and 30 mins later, he had the right battery in my car and I was on my way back to school to pick up the girls.
About 10 mins from home I was hit while sitting at a stop light. The interestion where I was stopped has one through lane, right turn lane, and a left turn lane. I was stopped when the through lane branches off into the left turn lane. The driver behind me thought that she could squeeze past me but she didn't make it. She claims that she was in a hurry to get to a gas station because her car was over heating. When needless to say she didn't get to a gas station very quickly. It just so happened that an officer from Surprise was traveling that same road in the same direction so he stopped to help with the switching of information. I think we were stopped for at least 30 mins and it was HOT and I had all four kids in the car. We are all fine, but now I will have to play the waiting game with her insurance company to get my car fixed.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Back to school!
Yesterday was the first day of school for my three kids. I believe they were all ready to get back to school. There were a few first day nerves but they all survived just fine. I forgot to take pictures yesterday so I took them today. Rebecca (almost 11- August 25th) is in sixth grade this year and she will be singing in Choir again. Savannah (not 10 until December) is in fourth grade this year. Joe (six until February) is in First grade. He is excited because he access to the entire school and not just a "small baby section". I hope that this school year with not only be a good one for my children but for all of yours as well.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
School is just around the corner!
Yeah! It is that time of year again. School starts Monday Aug. 11. I think my kids are ready for school to start. They have been so bored for the last few weeks and every day gets harder and harder. (Not just on them, they are hard on me too!) Yesterday we took them shopping for their back to school clothes. It was so fun. I am gald that is over. Friday I will take them by the school to see who their teachers are and where their classrooms are. Yeah for school!
To My Family
Today I am going to step away from my usual posts and share my thoughts of the last few weeks. Recent events that have happened with Joe's siblings and their families have caused me to think a lot about family.
I am so grateful to my parents for teaching me the gospel and the importance of going to church each week. Along with this they taught me the importance of reading scriptures, praying, and holding family home evening. I am grateful that they taught me how to work (through doing household chores) . I am grateful that my mom taught me to love music (through learning to play the piano), how to cook, sew, to serve others, and to be unselfish. I am grateful that my dad taught me basic car care (it has come in handy).
I am grateful to each one of my siblings for the examples they are to me and to my children. Although we are not as close as I would like, I still look up to each one of them (older and younger). I am grateful to have lived so close to my parents and younger sisters because many of them have reached out to my children and taught them important lessons through example. As my family (the Lofgreens) prepares to finish one chapter of life and continue with the next, I am grateful that my children have been able to see many of my siblings get married and learn the importance of temples and temple marriages.
I am grateful to my Uncle Leon and Aunt Pat and their children that live in state. Although we might not to able to get together as much as we would like your love and support mean so much to me. Thank you for not only loving me and showing it but for loving my little family. We all truly enjoy the times we have spent together.
I am grateful for each member of the McKnight family. Each one of you are been a huge example to me. To those that have left this life I too am grateful for the examples they left me and my family. Julie was a huge help to my family when my grandma was ill and her selfless service meant so much to me. I see the relationships/closeness his sisters have with each other and hope to one day have that with my own sisters or even one of them. (I am trying.) I am grateful for the examples of your children. Many of them have been examples not only to my children but also to me. Many of your sons have allowed us the privilege of helping them achieve their Eagle Scouts. This have been a huge example of service to my children and because of these opportunities I believe that my children have come to truly enjoy serving and helping others.
Thanks again to each of you and know that I love each one of you very much.
I am so grateful to my parents for teaching me the gospel and the importance of going to church each week. Along with this they taught me the importance of reading scriptures, praying, and holding family home evening. I am grateful that they taught me how to work (through doing household chores) . I am grateful that my mom taught me to love music (through learning to play the piano), how to cook, sew, to serve others, and to be unselfish. I am grateful that my dad taught me basic car care (it has come in handy).
I am grateful to each one of my siblings for the examples they are to me and to my children. Although we are not as close as I would like, I still look up to each one of them (older and younger). I am grateful to have lived so close to my parents and younger sisters because many of them have reached out to my children and taught them important lessons through example. As my family (the Lofgreens) prepares to finish one chapter of life and continue with the next, I am grateful that my children have been able to see many of my siblings get married and learn the importance of temples and temple marriages.
I am grateful to my Uncle Leon and Aunt Pat and their children that live in state. Although we might not to able to get together as much as we would like your love and support mean so much to me. Thank you for not only loving me and showing it but for loving my little family. We all truly enjoy the times we have spent together.
I am grateful for each member of the McKnight family. Each one of you are been a huge example to me. To those that have left this life I too am grateful for the examples they left me and my family. Julie was a huge help to my family when my grandma was ill and her selfless service meant so much to me. I see the relationships/closeness his sisters have with each other and hope to one day have that with my own sisters or even one of them. (I am trying.) I am grateful for the examples of your children. Many of them have been examples not only to my children but also to me. Many of your sons have allowed us the privilege of helping them achieve their Eagle Scouts. This have been a huge example of service to my children and because of these opportunities I believe that my children have come to truly enjoy serving and helping others.
Thanks again to each of you and know that I love each one of you very much.
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