Hans Eskelsen
When we go out to sea in a boat, many times the wind changes course, unexpected rain clouds roll in, and the waves start moving our boat off course. How do we prepare for the unexpected? We all have those times in our lives were we cannot see the outcome of the situation we have laid before us. Here are some things we can do to keep afloat through difficult times in our lives:
1) Communicate with loved ones. You are never alone. One thing Rotary has taught me is that no one is ever alone. We see with other organizations as well, many people are here to assist.
2) Prepare a rainy day fund. How many of us have financial reserves set aside for a rainy day? Some may answer 'I live pay check to pay check.' A rainy day fund can start with just $20 a month. In a year, that $20 is $240.00. In 5 years, that is $1,200.00 It adds up.
3) Have a food storage. You never know when a disaster or a shortage may come. It could be as simple as a job layoff. Have extra food to help supplement in times of need.
4) Prepare your day/week/month. Nothing is better than being organized. When unexpected occurrences come, you won't forget the other necessity's you need to accomplish.
5) Stay positive. It is easy to become down, angry, and narrow focused with frustration. Positivity is a way for all of us to overcome anything that is put in our way.
Thomas S. Monson stated "We can’t direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails. For maximum happiness, peace, and contentment, may we choose a positive attitude.”
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Imagination Library Needs Your Help!
Thank you to the Stanwood Camano community for financial support of our Imagination Library program over the past eleven years. During that period we have been able to send over 50,000 books at no cost to children in our community, and without your support this program would not be possible. Currently we are conducting a fundraising drive. Please share our FB event posts and click on the link to learn more through our Go Fund Me Page. You can also share your support by mailing a check made out the to:
The Stanwood Camano Rotary Foundation
at:
PO Box 1754
Stanwood WA 98292
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Service Above Self
Stanwood, WA 98292
United States of America