The shelves are going empty

[warrior12]

2 minutes ago, Debp said:

My neighbor, Will, stopped to check on us.   He walked to Subway Sandwich for us.   So that footlong will last mom for dinner tonight and tomorrow.    Thank God for a few neighbors that care....we have no family here.

 

May the good Lord shower some blessings on that neighbor and the others that are helping you out.  keep pressing on the faith and do what you can and  leave the rest to the Lord. 

Isaiah 66 King James Version (KJV)

² For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the Lord: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.

  

[Figure of eighty]

On 3/15/2020 at 3:37 PM, Justin Adams said:

Went to a store this morning. Long lines waiting for opening time. No beans and staff were rationing folk. Uk is going to be tough soon when we are woken up from our muddling stupor...  If they close the pubs, there will be riots I would say...

Lord. This is crazy. Epidemics like this truly show you whos selfish and who you can depend on. Ill be heading to the store today so ill let you know how my state is looking.

Edited March 18, 2020 by Figure of eighty

[Figure of eighty]

12 hours ago, Debp said:

Yesterday I got to the market....full of people, shelves nearly empty, many in check-out lines.   No toilet paper and paper products.

I managed to find one can of pineapple.   Did find a supply of crackers, popcorn and cookies.   Got cream cheese and almond milk, cat food.

 

However, the market wouldn't let me buy the frozen meals I needed at checkout!   They only let me buy six.....which won't last long for two people!

So last night I went to the Asian restaurant a half block away.     Got 3 dinners, take out, (eating in is now banned here).   The Asian food will last  only couple of days.    But I'm trying to stretch the frozen dinners.    

 

After yesterday at the crazy market, I'm resting today.   But must get to the bank for cash soon.    A couple of neighbors offer to get something for us sometimes....but I need cash for them.

 

Our mayor told seniors to stay inside!!!   But I have to go out to get food and cash.

My mom gets Meals on Wheels (lunch) five days a week.   I tried to get on them this morning....but the lady says they are being bombarded.   They need to review all requests.   So for now, only my mom has a guaranteed lunch for five days a week.

My neighbor, Will, stopped to check on us.   He walked to Subway Sandwich for us.   So that footlong will last mom for dinner tonight and tomorrow.    Thank God for a few neighbors that care....we have no family here.

 

 

Have u tried shopping for canned items online?

[Neighbor]

Shelter here for battered women closed up. The twenty volunteers needed can't get to do their volunteering.

[-Pv-]

Threads like this are more destructive than instructive despite the statement of being well intentioned.  Bad news spreads faster and easier than good news which is human nature.  God asks us to NOT give in to our nature and instead show the power of God.  Instead of a thread about shortages, there should be threads about giving, resourcefulness, sharing, self denial, confidence while looking at the future instead of today.  Instead of highlighting the shortage of hand sanitizer in the stores, there should be home recipes for making your own:

• 2/3 cup 99% rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) or ethanol
• 1/3 cup aloe vera gel
• 8-10 drops essential oil, optional (such as lavender, vanilla, peppermint or grapefruit)
• Bowl and spoon
• Funnel
• Recycled liquid soap or hand sanitizer bottle

Directions: 

Mix the ingredients in a bowl and stir with a spoon. Use the funnel to pour the liquid into the empty bottle.

Instead of a thread about shelves being empty, create a thread on how my cup is full and over flowing.

-Pv-

Edited March 18, 2020 by -Pv-

[other one]

On 3/17/2020 at 9:33 AM, ladypeartree said:

I have never seen a buffalo with wings but you Americans appear to have a love of them 

the wings don't come from buffalo's it's the stuff we put on them....    you have to be tough as a buffalo to eat them...

 

[warrior12]

3 hours ago, -Pv- said:

Instead of a thread about shelves being empty, create a thread on how my cup is full and over flowing.

 

3 hours ago, -Pv- said:

Threads like this are more destructive than instructive despite the statement of being well intentioned.  Bad news spreads faster and easier than good news which is human nature. 

You are free to start a thread of your own and place whatever your views are.  I did what I think is important for people around the world to know what is actually happening in their own community and share it with us.  Things are moving at a very fast pace and it is good to know how others are managing to keep safe and stay healthy .   

It has nothing to do with bad news good news, but the truth of what is actually happening.  Mainstream media would show very little of what is taking place in communities and as we have brothers and sisters here who actually are real witness, then we can see how people are managing with their shopping and what is actually taking place.  This is worldwide and people here are real witness to tell them as it is.

Hope you not thinking like the communist and withhold information from the people.  It must me shared and truthfully. 

[Dennis1209]

9 hours ago, Figure of eighty said:

Have u tried shopping for canned items online?

I was on Amazon today thinking about purchasing a few items. Until I seen the inflated cost, and especially shipping; the shipping was as much or more than the items. In stock items shipped only one way; arrival between the middle of April or May. Go figure...

[warrior12]

Here in Toronto, our government is doing as they said they would in terms of the availability of goods and services.   Though last week was like a mad rush for mainly dry goods, the grocery today was restocked with most items, not all of the same brands, but enough that there is no lineup and it's like normal shopping.  This is the update from my area, hope it is not destructive information.

[Jostler]

1 minute ago, warrior12 said:

 

 

...It has nothing to do with bad news good news, but the truth of what is actually happening.  ...

Amen.  The lover of truth (and loving the truth is THE vaccination against deception in this hour), will strive to understand the facts.  If the facts alarm someone, the problem is not with the facts.  I would also argue that looking forward and beginning to discern what the facts are telling us about our future is going to become very, very important.....it already is.

It's been interesting to observe how many are resisting any attempt to look at the facts, not only refusing to do so themselves, but trying to keep others from doing so?    There is a necessity for some very deep emotional adjustment and many are struggling with that....I get it.  That's human, but we who are exhorted to LOVE the truth, should get through that phase rather expeditiously.

When we can begin to get past that fear of change, and get well established in a profound "situational awareness" (which requires searching out the facts, understanding the new reality unfolding around us) we will be ready to begin asking  "What is the LORD'S purpose in allowing this to come on us?"

And there is where we need to focus, and soon.  And all the while keeping abreast of unfolding reality....so we can understand the context, the battlefield we are called to fight on, and the enemy trying to resist His will and plans.