I feel like SCAR from the Lion King... shouting a command to three goofy hyenas. Although I am not insinuating any of you are hyenas, I feel like I'm shouting BE PREPARED from the rooftops, in actuality, I am "preaching to the choir". My idea of preparedness is to not have a need to go to the store on Sunday morning for Sunday evening dinner. There are so many great examples of preparedness in our Stake family! A few things to think about this month regarding preparedness: Consider the fires to the west of our Stake. Many members of our Stake were affected. Some with evacuation or threat of evacuation. Some with fear of property loss or difficulties in evacuation due to events of the days prior. Remember the earthquake in 2020? Did you have family members affected that may have needed to come to you? Are you ready to receive? Just some thoughts. Preparedness works both ways. Power outage. Did you know where your light sources were? Fresh batteries? Thin