Disasters

Today as I reflect on the events that have occurred this week.  The earthquake and the Hurricane along the east coast.  I can't help but think of  "entitlements".  Why does these events make me think of entitlements?  Well, how many states are waiting on FEMA or federal money to come in and help out?

We think that disasters won't happen to us.  When they do, we look to the government for help.  We have gotten spoiled.  We think we are "entitled" to get gifts for birthdays, weddings, graduations, anniversity, and the list continues.  Why should we take on personal responsibilities, when the government or someone else will do it?  The only thing we are entitiled to is Life, Liberty, and the persuit of happiness.

We should NEVER rely on the government to help us out.  We should think more for ourselves and prepare.  Remember, what money the government gives out is our money and we have no say on how it is spent.  Remember when Katrina hit?  Some people got money who did not spend it wisely.  They spent it on themselves and not for what they needed. 

How can we stop it?  Very simple.  Take responsibilty for yourself.  Prepare.  Save money.  Do you really need the latest gadget?  Yeah, they are fun to have, but, do you really NEED it?  We need to sit back and put our priorities first.  We need to be able to take care of ourselves and not rely on the government.  It's only common sense.

Natural disasters happen.  That is life.  But, if we plan and prepare, we can take care of what we need and not have to wait for the government to help out.  In the old days, before government got involved, if there was a disaster, family, friends and communities helped each other.

This past week, my neighbors house caught on fire.  They lost just about everything they had in their house.  As neighbors, my husband and I pulled together with the neighbors and helped fight the fire until the fire departments got here and took over.  As they clean up and try to recover what is salvageable, we will be there to help.  That is how things should work.