So last week I told you how my parents are prepared for just about anything, but were missing one key item of prepare-aphernalia.

And how I — their thoughtful and caring daughter — had purchased two of these as holiday gifts to complete their kits.

And then this:

“Just wanted you to know that I exchanged some items at Brookstone yesterday for our new Red Cross Ready radio (with cell phone charger)! I’ve read the directions and I’m sending it off with Dad when he heads up to Brightenbush next week…’just in case.’ Otherwise it will reside here at home.”

Clearly, great minds think alike.

Question: Can I be mad at my mom for ruining the holiday surprise? Or should I be pleased as punch that they take preparedness so seriously?

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