Farmington West Provident Living

Wearing the appropriate layers in the right fabrics can make the difference between comfort and discomfort, and in extreme cases, life and death. The following information can help you learn how to be better prepared to spend time in the cold. CLOTHING LAYERS What you’re wearing can make all the difference when it comes to staying warm. The greatest amount of heat can be lost from the head, so cover up with a hat, wrap a scarf around your neck or head, and wear lots of layers. When layering, it’s best to start with just a few layers and add more when you need them. It’s a good idea to have a base layer to wick moisture away, a mid layer to trap heat in and a waterproof outer layer for protection against the elements. In addition to tips like choosing wool over synthetic fabrics, it would be a good idea to wear an outer layer with zippers and vents to let in air, in case you get too hot and perspiration gets trapped inside your jacket. Gloves and a thick pair of calf or knee-len...

Did you know that the Church sells Aquamira bottles? These are a great water filtration product because they're equipped with a water filter right inside the bottle. But, there's one little thing you might not know about this and most other water bottles-- they need to be primed before you drink from it. Remember  "The Pump" ? That movie we all watched in primary or seminary where the guy doesn't prime the pump... It's kind of like that! So, how do you prime the Aquamira? Simply fill the bottle with water and squeeze it all out. Fill it up once more, and squeeze it out again. Once you've filled up the bottle twice and squeezed all of the water out, the filter is ready to go! It's a good idea to prime your bottle now, before an emergency, so you don't have to waste precious time or water. The Aquamira is also better than most other water filter bottles because it  is CERTIFIED to remove virus, bacteria, and parasites to US EPA standards. It also r...

LDS Church News, September 13, 2018 :            "Hurricane Florence was still months away, 'but I felt a need to spend a fairly significant amount of time [during the zone conferences] on emergency preparedness."           "Under President Holland’s direction, the missionaries were soon building 72-hour kits, stocking up on drinking water and developing communication and evacuation plans."             "'When [Hurricane Florence] did come, I felt that our missionaries were feeling quite peaceful and well-prepared,' he told the Church News on Thursday."             "For anyone residing in hurricane-threatened communities, 'peace' and 'preparedness' are priceless qualities."  Don't give up your sense of peace because of a lack of preparedness. Do something today to prepare for the unexpected.

"Because the Savior offered Himself as the infinite Atonement, you and I have the opportunity, the privilege , to be forgiven when we repent. We can also turn to Him for healing of our hearts, for strength where we are weak, and for help to do things we simply cannot do on our own,"  Russell M. Nelson ,  Special Witnesses of Christ .                                       

It's that time again--back to school! Now is the perfect time to put together a small kit for the kids, in case of emergency. If placed in an oversized pencil pouch, your emergency kit will be small enough to fit in a backpack or locker. The following is a list of items that could be included in your back-to-school emergency kit: High-calorie snacks Water pouches or a water bottle Flashlight Glowstick Whistle  Disposable gloves  Bandana  Tiny notebook and pen  Lighter (if allowed) Pocket-knife (if allowed) Tissues Disposable poncho Hand warmers Face mask Small solar charger  Emergency blanket Pair of socks Pictures of child and family  Contact information for child  Contact information for relatives that can be contacted in case of emergency Instructions for child of what to do in an emergency Note of comfort

When we speak of preparedness, we often tend to focus on the temporal aspects such as food, clothing and shelter. We may be tempted to think that temporal preparedness is just temporal, but the Lord said, “All things unto me are spiritual, and not at any time have I given unto you a law which was temporal.” ( D&C 29:34 .) Being prepared isn't easy. It requires commitment, work and faith. In order to truly prepare for the trials and hardship we may face in life, we must be diligent in learning and living the doctrines of Jesus Christ. Elder Neil L. Anderson said, "A stronger personal faith in Jesus Christ will prepare [your children] for the challenges they will most surely face... "Each needs his or her own light, his or her own 'steadfast and immovable' faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, independent of parents, youth leaders, and supportive friends. "The stories of Jesus can be like a rushing wind across the embers of faith in the he...

Do you know what you are preparing for? We often think of natural disasters when we're thinking preparedness, but there are so many other reasons to be spiritually and temporally prepared. We never know when there will be a crisis in our lives, so now is the best time to  sit down and walk yourself through a potential emergency, then figure out what you need to do to get yourself through it.   Check out this woman's story of what she learned from her personal crisis and how she is using that knowledge to help her better prepare for the future. 

 Our gardening and pruning class last Thursday was A-MAZING! We started by learning about seeds, how to store them and how to "wake them up" we you're ready to use them. Seeds from heirloom plants can be harvested and saved for the next planting season. Seeds store longer in the freezer. But before you store your seeds, make sure they are completely dry. Storing your seeds in the freezer extends the life of your seeds, but if you don't usually store them in the freezer, you'll want to freeze them for 24-48 hours before you plant so that they'll wake up and grow faster when you're ready to plant. Our contact for the heirloom seeds we purchased in the stake order is Mitch West.  Next, we learned about pruning. We learned that it's best to prune stone fruit trees (apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums) while the trees are dormant and other fruit trees while they're blossoming (apple, pear, etc.). But it's better to prune than not to prun...