tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post7850397334210648624..comments2024-03-23T21:38:31.368-04:00Comments on Coffee Tea Books and Me: Living the Pantry Lifestyle - Trust God But Pass the RiceUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-62663410468833066342016-07-17T22:20:41.584-04:002016-07-17T22:20:41.584-04:00Thank you for this post. I'm reading it 8 day...Thank you for this post. I'm reading it 8 days later and just this morning there were more Police Officer shootings in Baton Rouge. :( We keep a full pantry always. This summer is a bit tight financially for us. So we are eating from it and keeping our spending as low as possible. I dug the potatoes from the garden today. We had a hot spell in June that stunted the plants and reduced the crop, we will have enough to get us to October, I hope. I'm so very thankful for our pantry of home-canned goods, freezers full of meat and my garden of tomatoes, cucumbers, onions and squash. We will weather this storm.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633912756265339462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-65854744978980904562016-07-12T11:37:14.065-04:002016-07-12T11:37:14.065-04:00I was just reading about Elijah and the widow livi...I was just reading about Elijah and the widow living on flour and olive oil for three years, and I wondered what you would say about focusing on storing primarily grain and oil. I know that our modern wheat is not the same as the grain grown in ancient times.<br />Peggyhttp://somethingfromalmostnothing.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-51804721299823877042016-07-11T13:23:49.981-04:002016-07-11T13:23:49.981-04:00Such sound advice ... no panic here but we do need...Such sound advice ... no panic here but we do need to be prepared for emergencies of any kind. It just appears there is more of a possible emergency scenario at this time than at some others. Never too late to do a bit of preparation just in case ... <br /><br />I have some friends that could benefit from this post so I'm going to send it on to them. You say it much better than I can and sometimes it's received more easily when it comes from someone else. <br /><br />Thank you for your insight and your "ponderings".Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05446699803419287037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-10054188403938247312016-07-10T14:50:35.197-04:002016-07-10T14:50:35.197-04:00Brenda, In times of emergency your insurance compa...Brenda, In times of emergency your insurance company may allow refilling prescriptions more frequently . I am thinking of this more in weather situations , but you may wish to check with your insurance sooner than later about how to prepare . PJ Geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16550278783075004470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-59559030793192809822016-07-10T10:37:54.654-04:002016-07-10T10:37:54.654-04:00I was really intrigued by what mdoe37 had to share...I was really intrigued by what mdoe37 had to share. My prescription is also being dispensed more often rather than the total amount being given. This is ridiculous because I have to travel ten miles to the Pharmacy and it is a waste of gasoline and my time and effort. I think this is happening more and more across the board and I also wonder if it has anything to do with the medicine shortages I have been hearing about. Something is very fishy. Well that something is very fishy is obvious to most as we look around and see all that has gone on in these past years. <br /><br />As I have mentioned previously, I have been grateful for the pantry these past six weeks. Otherwise, I would not have eaten. That simple. <br /><br />Thanks for all you do...Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-91134684093707343162016-07-10T09:25:12.060-04:002016-07-10T09:25:12.060-04:00Thank you for this-I have been praying about this ...Thank you for this-I have been praying about this for awhile. I had a pretty stocked pantry last fall/winter but now is depleted. I am trying to find the right balance between going overboard b/c of fear which I know isn't right and putting enough away to last awhile. I keep asking the Lord and HE keeps nudging me to keep at it too. A very timely article.<br />Beckybeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09779906229261926165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-42411173955830882382016-07-10T07:19:18.929-04:002016-07-10T07:19:18.929-04:00It's been nigh impossible for me to "put ...It's been nigh impossible for me to "put my ponderings onto paper". Congratulations for having done so! These are the worst of times and the best of times, I believe.rebeccahttp://lifeandgodliness-rebecca.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-46569034304056140772016-07-10T04:45:56.841-04:002016-07-10T04:45:56.841-04:00I have to say that the Dallas Police Shootings, th...I have to say that the Dallas Police Shootings, the terrible and tragic Dallas Police Shootings, were not done in the name of Black Lives Matter, though The shooter said he was upset about Black Lives Matter, according to the police chief of Dallas.....But I also want to report in a more personal matter, that the University in Cleveland where my daughter is a professor has now said that they don't want anyone on campus during the week of the RNC. I can't tell you how glad I am that she won't be there that week. Sigh. Thank you for all your good advice and wisdom....Thickethouse.wordpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17187303460677067276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-55128451274385220432016-07-09T23:51:02.773-04:002016-07-09T23:51:02.773-04:00Yes, to all of it! I'm going to pass this pos...Yes, to all of it! I'm going to pass this post along!Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-62390967852607967032016-07-09T22:24:28.987-04:002016-07-09T22:24:28.987-04:00Appreciate your sharing what you felt nudged to sh...Appreciate your sharing what you felt nudged to share. It never hurts to be prepared, whether it be for financial upheaval, civil unrest, or storms, etc. I really think things could get interesting between the national political conventions and the upcoming elections. My heart grieves for the state of our country.....It's such a different country from the one I grew up in! But I believe we are here for "such a time as this" and really need to be in prayer for our country. (for those in authority, for the elections, etc.) <br />Take care.<br />Blessings, <br />Laura C.(WA)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-88027044538297170222016-07-09T21:05:33.655-04:002016-07-09T21:05:33.655-04:00Brenda,
"Trust God But Pass the Rice", ...Brenda,<br /><br />"Trust God But Pass the Rice", this reminds me of a Bible verse that tells us to pray first, then plan and work. Wish I could remember where I read it. <br /><br />Have to say I completely agree that the next few months to a year are going be the worst our country has seen in many years. And if some of the predictions come true for the economy it will be hard times for much longer. Being prepared, having some extra on hand to start out with, gives you a little cushion of time to figure out what comes next. I have been quietly trying to get some family members and friends to stock up, but in most cases its falling on deaf ears.<br /><br />If you know anyone near you who has a Costco card they have excellent canned organic corn. Its the best we have ever had in our house! The price is a little more than others, but if you need to be GMO free its worth it. <br /><br />God's blessings to you and your family, MarshaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-34730432692485851402016-07-09T20:41:19.874-04:002016-07-09T20:41:19.874-04:00Brenda, regarding the insulin. The husband just w...Brenda, regarding the insulin. The husband just went to war about a month ago regarding this. Our mail order pharmacy is not dependable so we use Walmart as they are cheaper for his various pill prescriptions. But the insulin. He was getting a three month prescription from the doctor which kept getting cut down to 3 or 4 weeks worth. I was told that "the insurance company doesn't want to pay." The doctor was furious that they had changed the prescription to more refills -- apparently they shouldn't do this. Nine phone calls between the doctor, the insurance company and Walmart resulted in his getting a three month prescription for the proper copay.<br /><br />We were told by the insurance company that it isn't that they will not pay BUT that the pharmacy needs to call to get an authorization because of the amount. We suspect that Walmart simply didn't want to bother with it so kept filling it at the amount just within the "no call range". Also rather than $80 for a 3 month supply, they were trying to get $40 every 3 weeks. <br /><br />You are more brittle that the husband. I would see if your doctor will go to bat for you so that you have adequate supply available. As the accountant husband pointed out, it doesn't make any difference to the insurance company whether they shell out $1000 for one month or $3000 for three months....its all the same.....it doesn't have anything to do with the amount. mdoe37https://www.blogger.com/profile/03019276985594142350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-22421200428435312132016-07-09T19:38:34.912-04:002016-07-09T19:38:34.912-04:00Thank you very much, Brenda. (MD)Thank you very much, Brenda. (MD)Carolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-45412420013856707052016-07-09T19:17:09.499-04:002016-07-09T19:17:09.499-04:00I think it makes sense to have at least a small st...I think it makes sense to have at least a small stockpile of items, food and otherwise, if, for nothing else, the fact that you can purchase items that you need and want when they come up on sale again and not have to pay full price. There is always the possibility that you can use items that you have put away to bless someone else in their time of emergency. Hoarding, however, does not sound very biblical. Some people may find it hard where to draw the line. There are addictions even in areas such as prepping.LauraChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17967327592468257519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-16383555906079624922016-07-09T18:31:08.524-04:002016-07-09T18:31:08.524-04:00Brenda, I've been reading your blog since 2009...Brenda, I've been reading your blog since 2009 and rarely, if ever, comment. However, I would like you to know that I appreciate your wisdom and the insights you share here, and always look forward to seeing a new post in my in-box. God bless you! ~ MarshaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-12277985689608904802016-07-09T16:45:25.584-04:002016-07-09T16:45:25.584-04:00Great post. Agree totallyGreat post. Agree totallyLee Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01146224020825165005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-53677644068321810022016-07-09T14:59:34.573-04:002016-07-09T14:59:34.573-04:00no apologies necessary. Rambling? What rambling?...no apologies necessary. Rambling? What rambling? :-). These turbulent times are just a shadow of the evils to come, I believe. Without God, where is hope? Though I get angry and sad at what I see on the news, I know that He is in control, and can look to Him for Peace. Amen, and pass the rice... God Bless you! LynneinMNlynneinMNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919732300332224012noreply@blogger.com