Today I want to write about an experience that I had recently. I stayed home form work one day not feeling well. When I went to brush my teeth, I noticed that the water was only coming out in a small trickle. I turned it to full power and nothing happened. I thought, "Boy, that 's weird." I quickly went to all of the other faucets in the house, none of them were working. The water was off the rest of the day. I called my landlady and she said there was a leak somewhere, and so they had to turn off the water. This was an unexpected event and so none of the tenants were notified. The rest of the day I kept thinking about what if one day we woke up and there was no water...EVER.
I quickly realized how important water in your everyday life is. Not only for drinking, but cooking and cleaning. As the day progressed I was thankful for two things. #1 - that I have bottled water under my bed. I don't have nearly enough, but at least it would last me a couple of days. #2 - I'm grateful that I've filled up old 2-liter soda bottles with water and keep them on my balcony for cleaning purposes incase of an emergency.
As Citizen Soldiers we need to be prepared for this type of an emergency. Storing water sometimes seems like an overwhelming subject, one that doesn't seem as pressing as food storage, or you think it takes up a lot of space. Well, you're right. It does take up space, but it is important! You will die without water. Just start easy like I did. Every time I go to the store I buy a gallon of water. It costs about a dollar. I don't buy the most expensive kind, you don't need to. Make a commitment and start today! I store mine under a twin bed. I can fit 6 tall gallons across the width, and am currently filling up the length. Send us pictures of your water supply and tell us your ideas! Remember, we're in this together!
I quickly realized how important water in your everyday life is. Not only for drinking, but cooking and cleaning. As the day progressed I was thankful for two things. #1 - that I have bottled water under my bed. I don't have nearly enough, but at least it would last me a couple of days. #2 - I'm grateful that I've filled up old 2-liter soda bottles with water and keep them on my balcony for cleaning purposes incase of an emergency.
As Citizen Soldiers we need to be prepared for this type of an emergency. Storing water sometimes seems like an overwhelming subject, one that doesn't seem as pressing as food storage, or you think it takes up a lot of space. Well, you're right. It does take up space, but it is important! You will die without water. Just start easy like I did. Every time I go to the store I buy a gallon of water. It costs about a dollar. I don't buy the most expensive kind, you don't need to. Make a commitment and start today! I store mine under a twin bed. I can fit 6 tall gallons across the width, and am currently filling up the length. Send us pictures of your water supply and tell us your ideas! Remember, we're in this together!
