Krista, glad you've joined up! This is a great, if not sometimes a little goofy, place with really intelligent and thoughtful (and polite) contributors. The information flows in all directions so please post more about your experiences on the never ending road of preparedness.

Zoombies are the chief inside joke here, just our way of having a little fun.

I was vey lucky to have survived two teenage daughters and more blessed than I can say with the wonderful young women they've become. But talk about journeys...

Thank you too for your family's service.

Come back often!