Relief Society Preparedness Activity in Sakon Nakhon

Ever heard of emergency preparedness? Well, it's a topic discussed in the Church in Thailand, too.The district Relief Society presidency was making a concerted effort to encourage the sisters to be prepared to care for their families. They traveled around to each branch, making a presentation and giving ideas on how to be more self-reliant. We accompanied them when they went to Sakon Nakhon. A family from that branch let us come to their farm. It was very enlightening. It definitely taught me that you use what is available to you.

 

 The Farm House

Some of the sisters preparing lunch in the outdoor kitchen.

Cooking fish for lunch.

Our group that came from Udon: Nee, Elder and Sister Saengwein, Mae Muu, Kongpang, Nim, me, and Sombuun

There are clues in this picture that tell you that this is a Relief Society activity--tablecloths on the tables, the little table in the front of the picture is loaded with hymnbooks and-yes, you see correctly--a bouquet of flowers! Doesn't matter that it is outside and we are surrounded by green plants, there are flowers on the table! Love it!

 Teaching by the district Relief Society president on self-reliance and preparedness.

Teaching about Thai-style home canning 

Lunch

Fish, som tum (papaya salad), rice, fresh vegetables and herbs, etc.

and soup--I didn't have any of that, though it was offered to me. 

More ideas of things they could do. This is a rice field after harvest.

Planting another field.

 Growing and picking coconuts

 

Lotus seeds to eat. They taste a lot like pine nuts.

Our hosts were very generous to let us come, and they were presented with a lovely gift basket.

It was a lovely day with many different experiences. I think it helped the sisters to think about what things they could do to be more self-reliant.

We stayed over night in Sakon Nakhon because we were about 120 miles from home, and we planned to visit the branch the following day.

It is always wonderful to meet with the saints!