Patriot Express Newsletter Edition #299

Greetings and welcome to the Patriot Express Newsletter Edition #299. Thanks for stopping by for this month's edition. It is September 2025. Thanks for your continued support. Hopefully you had a safe and blessed August through the heat and flooding in many areas. I think it's safe to say, "things just aren't what they used to be." Agree? As we continue forward living life, the picture becomes more apparent with each passing day. Things aren't getting better. On some fronts we see positive events happening, yet in the big picture we still face several possible war fronts, a growing debt with no discussion on how to realistically pay it down, corrupt government and political system, and further division between our citizens. We must keep our heads up and appreciate the good things around us because most of the problems we face, we have no control over. Until we, as a nation, start in our communities to clean up our homes, families, churches, streets and parks our children once played on, schools, and communities, the problems will only grow bigger.

August was a good month for HFS, and I got to find time to spend with Brother Festus on a few different occasions. We also got to spend time with Brother Otis and Mrs. Otis, and several of our local HFS sisters and brothers. I manage a quick trip to Waynesville, NC to visit my favorite preparedness store at Carolina Readiness Supply, and sister Jan and brother Bill. I continue to get digital messaging from our "doers" over in northern Alabama with pictures of ongoing community projects being worked to help one another complete new buildings and a new barn erected before winter. This is what its all about with community preparedness.

On a sad note, one of our original HFS brothers went home to be with the Lord after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He fought hard but always remained positive in his faith throughout the ups and downs. He taught several classes for HFS on our Zoom platform and at our local events in North Carolina. There is no doubt where he is today and though he will be missed, he no longer suffers. We pray for his dear wife and family as they work through this loss.

Heads up! Dr. Amanda Cartwright has released her newest book titled, What Big Pharma Doesn't Want You To Know.- Herbal Medicine That Heals, Not Kills Health Anthology. This 590-page ton of research and healthy education is a must for your bookshelf. You can buy your own copy of Dr. Amanada's new book from her website at ‘What Big Pharma Doesn’t Want You To Know’ book – Theweeddoc She has also started a wellness membership and right now HFS members can get a 30-day membership or annual membership with a $5 discount. This offer is through September 4, 2025. Check out what a wellness membership is at Wellness Membership – Theweeddoc

September is always a noteworthy month. Kids are back in school and vacation season abruptly ends after Memorial Day for many. The weather starts to cool in many regions with cooler nights and some seasonal changes to the leaves on the trees. College football kicks off and the excitement for many takes place each weekend around America. Garden season is winding down for many as folks rapidly prepare for another winter chores. For those old enough to remember, September was also a tragic day in the history of our nation and the world.

I still remember vividly the morning of September 11, 2001. I was still on active duty serving as the Chief of Antiterrorism for the Air Force Special Operations Command located at Hurlburt Field, Florida. As with every morning, I was skimming news and intelligence that arrived overnight. It was 7:55 AM CST and I had to be in a Operations meeting down the hall at 8 AM. CST. A email landed titled "Bin Laden vows to strike America" and I loaded the recipient email address folder to go around the world and then hit send. I logged off my computer and ran 50 feet down the hallway of the Headquarters building to grab a seat. The meeting started and within ten minutes of taking my seat the door opened, and I was summoned out by my commander and told I needed to grab a television and see the news. The first plane struck north tower at 8:46 EST which meant when I went to the meeting the tower had already been hit. The rest is history except for what did really happen. I would encourage you to watch the video below.

As the calendar rolls forward, year by year, more voices of truth are questioning the official narrative of that horrific day. The pain continues for family, friends, coworkers, and Americans to the event and finding the truth. Will our nation be able to handle what appears to be the truth?

May we bow our heads and say a prayer for our nation, our people, and for the truth.

You may have noticed in the new monthly PENL newsletters I have moved more to posted videos vs me writing for hours. Why? Statistically, most people would rather hear a voice speaking while they do something else than have to spend time reading. If you would rather have more of both just leave a comment below.

Let us move along.

Communications: You can now follow HFS social media on the following outlets:

Facebook – Hope for Survival -Join us for daily posts on preparedness.

YouTube Channel – Hope for Survival

HFS Thursday Zoom Rally - Zoom Rally #149 was conducted on August 28, 2025. the Weed Doc, Dr. Amanda Cartwright was our guest to discuss her new book mentioned above. It was great having her with us as always. Thanks to those who could make it.

HFS YouTube. - Five new videos posted for your viewing. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share.

How do you prepare if you don't know the threat you are preparing to survive against?

If you have not, please consider subscribing to the HFS YouTube channel by hitting like and then subscribe. Connect and give me a shout. Again, hit subscribe and share with family and friends.

Guest and Newcomers

If you are a guest or newcomer to the HFS journey, please check out this link for additional.

information offered through HFS. https://www.hopeforsurvival.com/post/guest-and-newcomers-information-page  

Hope for Survival books and HFS Thumb Drive for Emergency Documents -: You can obtain information on the two HFS books at this link: Survival, Preparedness, Disaster Management for individuals or family (hopeforsurvival.com)

Hope for Survival - How Food, Water, Shelter, and Security Could Save Your Life (Book 1)

Hope for Survival - The Mindset (Book 2)

HFS Thumb Drive for Emergency Documents - We just restocked the HFS Thumb drive and have them available now. Follow this link and you will see the add at the top of the page. Blog | Survival (hopeforsurvival.com)

We must make this brief public announcement to protect the innocent.

Ding, Ding, Ding....Attention HFS readers..... Opinions shared in this newsletter are just that, opinions, and nothing more. Read at your own risk. The owner and author of this site is not responsible for hurt feelings or thin-skinned readers. I do my best to show restraint and respect to the best extent possible. I take as many precautions as possible and try to remain as nonpolitical as possible, however, there are times when I just can't help but point certain things out. Occasionally I use words only Patriots recognize and understand. It's not personal against any non-Patriot. It's just the truth. Sometimes we must pull up our spenders and suck it up. Just saying. Stay the course, read what you want, and avoid the rest. Avoid fear porn as much as possible and the day will be okay. When all else fails… Keep the faith and always have Hope.

Thoughts for the month - The three most important responsibilities one must have in life and preparedness. What is our physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being. Many may look at these as three separate categories and that is fine, however they do tie together in a big way and many miss it.

We all want to think we are Superman and can handle anything thrown at us. It doesn't matter if you life weights, run marathons, or just eat Twinkies and do finger stretches on the remote control. I have witnessed it all and I've also witnessed all three of the three previous categories mentioned, melt down when the stress level goes up to maximum level. Death and loss of a loved one or dear friend can trigger it. Driving up on a serious accident and seeing blood or a child hurt bad can do it. Watching a love one die and being unable to do anything about it. A family being in harm's way and the leader of the family becomes unable to make a decision to save the lives of loved ones. The list is long but equally important. The more we train and exercise in the three key areas mentioned at the start, the better chance we have of pulling through tough times.

Ask yourself this question. Would you want your loved one and family to be hurt or possibly die because you failed them? When I was completing my undergrad degree in Psychology, one of my instructors used to say, "the degree of balance between being mentally alert and mentally imbalanced is equal to walking a tightrope. Our fragility is most often ignored.

This could be a long deep topic with so many avenues to go down. I have discussed much of this in my second book, The Mindset. Theres so many studies completed prior to 1975 supporting the ease of breaking the human spirit and mindset. From torture to starvation, even the mentally strong can be broken.

I believe this is where the physical and spiritual parts play a key role in the human mind and strength to go the distance. I came across this video with my 3 of 7 podcaster, Navy SEAL Chad Wright and the Robertson sons from Unashamed. Wade through the other topics until you hear the discussion from Chad Wright on the importance of the three categories.

Hope you enjoy.

Let us move along.....

Preparedness News - The ticking time bomb keeps moving towards midnight and it appears folks are still being hood winked and sucked in to the media circus and avoiding getting their house and community in order. Why anyone still believes help is on the way is beyond me.

1. From Canadian Prepper with Dr. Bret Weinstein - Outstanding interview with some eye opening comments on starvation and hydration, as well as a great dive into preparedness psychology. https://youtu.be/jvtV_k9gCs0?si=kFp383TTGQcoPmqV

   
   

   2.. From Canadian Prepper - https://youtu.be/3dL2rSglWJg?si=hSTLXKdlayt7e8L4

   
   

   3.. From Essential Prepper - https://youtu.be/pPF4VIpr3D4?si=VMYcthU788oJ7eXw

   
   

   4. From Reliable Prepper - https://youtu.be/y6WL7Yza7Dc?si=e6oFwyUtJTKmSY9n

5. From T.Rex Arms - https://youtu.be/Qr9k00wdsTg?si=gNId_AABfWHgR_tR

   
   

Other News -

1. From Doug Casey with Michael Yon - https://youtu.be/v2H0PQRq7pw?si=JW3BULSrtkLRYCp4

   This is a must watch with two of the smartest men alive today.

2. Rebel Capitalist Interview with Chris Martenson - https://youtu.be/cm9q0-ybLW8?si=wn7jGdka2OZa2phV

   Are you ready to give up your electricity and water to support AI needs?

3. The Hot Zone with Chuck Holton - https://youtu.be/RY8iZPvlhUc?si=O7wIf3F4LdpQJ_Is

   Chuck is maybe the most honest voice available today.

   4. Ironclad - https://youtu.be/wswAe0Qf6dQ?si=StAGB9la6gwiv2xB - Just when you thought it become more bizarre and unbelievable.

   
   

   5. Kerry Lut's Financial Survival Network with Martin Armstrong - https://youtu.be/0dyq6Khbjc0?si=GkfqQ_osUY8FLM5V

   
   

   6. From Stephen Gardner - https://youtu.be/6AP-BVs12pk?si=b63qdP3WpiRvgvsR - Do you still believe the Government rendition of 911?

Just for fun -

While writing the newsletter and doing daily research for preparedness and other projects, I also take time to enjoy other podcasts. I thoroughly enjoy watching other types of survival videos with off-grid living, canoeing, and basic survival type videos. Aside from the enjoyment I find watching, one can also learn new skills and equipment. Over time I have chosen certain sites to follow and learn from and enjoy.

Here are a couple I wanted to share with you for your own enjoyment and learning. It also allows you to enjoy other parts of the world.

1. Xander Budnick - https://youtu.be/IBBiChWqYNg?si=ND2jVDBuj3gOLYPT -Xander is one of my favorite podcasters to follow. In this video Xander is with a team attempting to climb to the peak of Mount Denali.

   Amazing views as Xander and the team attempt to reach the top of Mt Denali.

2. Trinity Vandencare - https://youtu.be/PB3OHxdbe7E?si=FBxMLuTVAtEaONAP - Ready to take a hike to Glacier National Park, Montana?

   
   

3. Jim Baird Adventure -

   
   

4. Epic Family Road Trip - https://youtu.be/xms6Hxygx_k?si=DZyQFavJfwhn7tnA - Continue the European trip with Pete and Carrol.

Let us move along...

Prayers - Please keep our great nation, our elected leaders, military and first responders in your thoughts and prayers. We pray for good health and wisdom. Please pray for our leadership to find answers and guidance to the problems facing our great nation. May your faith remain strong and answers to the unknown provided. God is good and may our prayers blanket and protect you and your circumstances. I pray for each, and every one of our Patriots.

Our HFS family has many prayers needs for health and positive uplifting. We love you all and continue praying for each of you.

May we pray for all the blessings and things in life to be thankful about and continued hope for revival around the world. We must continually pray for the unsaved, our family and friends who live each day without the protection for eternal life and salvation.

Please continue praying for the survivors of the Hurricane Helene disaster, the California wildfires, and the recent floods in Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, and Virginia. They have many needs and a long haul ahead to recovery.

As Patriots we must stay strong and never give up. Our home, community, and nation need us now more than ever. Stay focused on your local community and things that will impact you around the nation. Don't allow the events around you to create fear in your life. Build your own self-reliance and focus on faith and hope. Remember we are a blessed nation, and we must continue to be great people today and make a better tomorrow. Keep charging.

Blessings,