I'm re-thinking my strategy. I have a bag packed with a few items we might need in an emergency. What if we have to evacuate for a few days, or heaven forbid, lose our house to fire or some other disaster? Included in the bag are clothes for a few days. These are all clothes that Ray and I no longer wear - cast-offs that I put into the bag instead of donating to a worthy cause (Goodwill, Deseret Industries, Salvation Army, etc.).
What if something really happens? Do I want to be stuck with old clothes I no longer like, and/or are fairly worn out? What if those are the only clothes I have left after the disaster? Yikes! I don't want that at all.
I'm adding to my 2010 resolutions: repack the bag! I'm going to include clothes that I like. Comfortable clothes that will make me feel better in a bad situation. After all, if that's all I've got for an undetermined amount of time, I want it to be the best it can be under the circumstances.
I've been thinking the same thing! We can both repack our bags this year.... and then pray to never use them!
ReplyDeleteLove ya!
Karen
hmm. maybe i should rethink our 72-hr kits . . . .
ReplyDeleteThis is an intriguing thought. I think I'll pack something bright yellow, a lipstick, eyeliner and mascara. Might as well look cheerful in the emergency.
ReplyDeletebetter old clothes than clothes you've "grown out of" - like what's in my kit. You're right - tiem for a repack job.
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