Anyone who watches the nightly news knows the challenges our country is facing economically – especially when it comes to the high rates of unemployment. How would you react if one day, suddenly, out of the blue, you were asked to live on a fraction (a small fraction) of your salary and still had all the same bills to pay?
I have always tried to think ahead of the game called “life”. I intuitively chose a career that appeared recession proof (little did I know) and structured my household to live within its means. Being a planner, I had a rainy day fund, however, that was depleted about a year earlier when I adopted two orphaned children (the best choice of my life).
When I lost my job last year, I was scared… not knowing if I could live on the small savings I was rebuilding and cover my monthly bills. The stress of the situation was immense. While I had to worry about a lot of things, I was comforted in knowing that I had an ample food supply to support me and my family for some time.
I started prepping a few years ago. Simple stuff like picking up an extra can of tuna, peanut butter, or canned goods when I would go shopping. Eventually, I built a reasonable stockpile of staple goods which I now use to feed my family.
Being a Prepper has changed my life. I have learned the value of prepping out of need and feel compelled to share my story with as many people who will listen in hopes that they see the value in prepping also (I’ve already agreed to teach a Prepper class in my local community).
While you may think prepping for the next big mega-disaster is ridiculous, take a moment to reflect on the events that would impact the ability for you to support your family – a job loss, a debilitating accident/illness, death of a loved one, a divorce…. If you think you’re exempt from any of life’s little surprises, think again – and start prepping!!!
L.K.
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I'm like you, I think to the future and try to plan accordingly. We ended up facing our own "challange" with unemployment, but never planned for the disability my husband would suffer...I don't know that we can plan for everything, but even planning is a blessing to our lives and family
Excellent article! As preppers we need to look in our own backyard for disaster to strike - first! I think this is my 5th vote. Good Luck!
I like the way you specify how simple it is to get started.