Counting My Blessings
Long story short... Dave was let go from his job this morning. This is the second job he has lost in less than a year.
I just recently heard that a friend of mine left the church. When I was discussing this with another mutual friend, the other friend said that one of the things she thought was a part of this woman leaving the church, was that she tended to blame Heavenly Father for the bad things in her life, but not acknowledge him in the good things.
So, I'm trying to stay positive and be grateful for the blessings I do have.
I am grateful that we have a happy family, and a healthy marriage, and beautiful, healthy children.
I am grateful that we have a place to live, where rent is fairly low, and where our contract extends through August, which is when Dave should be done with his Master's.
I am grateful I already use cloth diapers, which save money.
I am grateful our utilities are included in rent, so the washing of cloth diapers doesn't cost any extra.
I am grateful we didn't sign a contract with Comcast, so there will be no early termination fees when we cancel our cable this weekend.
I am grateful we are still in the 6 month promotional prices for Comcast, so we haven't paid that much for the cable we have had.
I am grateful we just sold Dave's little car, so we don't have to worry about insuring it again.
I am grateful we have a wonderful tax return coming that will completely pay off one credit card.
I am grateful Dave's professor will let him work on campus (even though the pay is minimal).
I am grateful that Dave will be able to walk to campus to work now, which will save on gas.
I am grateful that I will have access to a vehicle now, and we won't have to drive 45 minutes round-trip to take Dave to work and pick him up again, because I need the car for the girls gymnastics classes which start on Monday.
I am grateful that Macey's (our local grocery store) carries Borax, Washing Soda & Fels Naptha so I can continue to make homemade laundry detergents & such without traveling all over looking for the ingredients, or paying for shipping.
I am grateful that my kids have most of the clothes they need to last through the summer.
I am grateful that there is a free clothing exchange this Saturday where I can pick up the last few things I'll need for the kids.
I am grateful that we have WIC, which is paying for our milk, eggs & some produce.
I am grateful that we have some food storage (though not a ton), which we can use during the next few months to help us cut costs of groceries.
I am grateful that I am able to breastfeed my babies and save on formula & health care costs.
I am grateful that our internet is included with our rent, so even when we're cutting costs, I will still have access to endless resources & friendship through blogs & emails & such.
Thank you all for being here. I am feeling very blessed this morning, and I'm just praying that I can stay positive while we try to figure everything out.
I just recently heard that a friend of mine left the church. When I was discussing this with another mutual friend, the other friend said that one of the things she thought was a part of this woman leaving the church, was that she tended to blame Heavenly Father for the bad things in her life, but not acknowledge him in the good things.
So, I'm trying to stay positive and be grateful for the blessings I do have.
I am grateful that we have a happy family, and a healthy marriage, and beautiful, healthy children.
I am grateful that we have a place to live, where rent is fairly low, and where our contract extends through August, which is when Dave should be done with his Master's.
I am grateful I already use cloth diapers, which save money.
I am grateful our utilities are included in rent, so the washing of cloth diapers doesn't cost any extra.
I am grateful we didn't sign a contract with Comcast, so there will be no early termination fees when we cancel our cable this weekend.
I am grateful we are still in the 6 month promotional prices for Comcast, so we haven't paid that much for the cable we have had.
I am grateful we just sold Dave's little car, so we don't have to worry about insuring it again.
I am grateful we have a wonderful tax return coming that will completely pay off one credit card.
I am grateful Dave's professor will let him work on campus (even though the pay is minimal).
I am grateful that Dave will be able to walk to campus to work now, which will save on gas.
I am grateful that I will have access to a vehicle now, and we won't have to drive 45 minutes round-trip to take Dave to work and pick him up again, because I need the car for the girls gymnastics classes which start on Monday.
I am grateful that Macey's (our local grocery store) carries Borax, Washing Soda & Fels Naptha so I can continue to make homemade laundry detergents & such without traveling all over looking for the ingredients, or paying for shipping.
I am grateful that my kids have most of the clothes they need to last through the summer.
I am grateful that there is a free clothing exchange this Saturday where I can pick up the last few things I'll need for the kids.
I am grateful that we have WIC, which is paying for our milk, eggs & some produce.
I am grateful that we have some food storage (though not a ton), which we can use during the next few months to help us cut costs of groceries.
I am grateful that I am able to breastfeed my babies and save on formula & health care costs.
I am grateful that our internet is included with our rent, so even when we're cutting costs, I will still have access to endless resources & friendship through blogs & emails & such.
Thank you all for being here. I am feeling very blessed this morning, and I'm just praying that I can stay positive while we try to figure everything out.
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=-} God is good and He is holding your family in His hands!