72 Hour Kits

Thomas spent all of last weekend putting our 72 hour kits together. 

We had purchased new rolling duffle bags quite a while ago but they sat in a box with all of our other items, just waiting to be assembled. 

Thomas pulled out all the clothes that were too small, put in new updated food and organized at all. 

Thomas even put a backpack together for Max. 

Everything is organized. A rolling duffel bag for each of us. A backpack for Max. A backpack full of winter clothes in case it is cold. A bag of extra supplies. An extra bag of food. And an extra backpack of water. Now to put the finishing touches of paperwork together and consecrated oil and they are ready. 

He even pulled all of our camping equipment together. He put all of Hayden's scouting supplies together so it would be easy to grab and get to. 

I cannot express the peace of mind that I have now that this is all done. I am so grateful for Thomas being willing to follow the prophet and doing what we have been commanded. 

I find myself going in and looking at the kits. Thomas has so much to do. He works hard. But he spent his "extra" time doing something that he knew would bring me peace. Doing something that would help our family keep one more commandment. And be the dad that teaches Hayden the importance of following the prophet always, even when we don't understand. Even when we do not see an immediate need. Even when it seems like other things would be more valuable. Even when there are so many things fighting for our time and attention. 

It feels so good to have another thing checked off of our list. And we definitely could use the blessings that come when we follow the prophet and keep the commandments.