I thought in this month's edition, I'd write about the few ways my life has changed because of this calling. This endeavor has played such a remarkable role in bringing the gospel to a daily focus. Not since my mission (or teaching at the MTC) have I felt the gospel as a powerful force in my daily life. Not that prayer and scripture don't already fulfill that need, but adding the food storage/emergency preparedness component to my life seems to magnify how I experience the gospel.
Here are three words that describe the “New and Improved” Andrew:
Hoarder—I have developed a nasty habit of buying food in excess to store in the basement. I find it electrifying to go downstairs and count my cans! It is a wonderful sense of accomplishment when I have reached the right amount of a certain type of food.
Impulse shopper—A few days ago, we were at a certain “Big-Box Super Center” enjoying the free market society. I could have made a special visit to the flat screen TVs, the automotive section or even the dress sock isle, but no, I really wanted to grab some more yeast. Did you know there is regular yeast, quick yeast and instant yeast? Amazing. I went to Costco to pick up a few things for Kristy on Friday. I came home with three buckets of wheat. Not on the list—complete impulse buy. Kristy sent me to the grocery store for frozen vegetables and I came home with a bunch of MRE's and dehydrated foods.
Baker—I have been developing hobbies over the last couple of years. I really enjoy reading and fly fishing. Over Christmas, I made my first batch of whole-wheat bread using my wheat grinder and now I'm hooked. I've made pancakes, muffins, and 6 loaves of bread. The bread has become my new favorite treat. Kristy's Bosch mixer will soon become Andy's Bosch mixer. Much to Kristy's dismay, the bread making is now a weekly tradition! The only thing I need now is my own apron.
Making a lot of dough,
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