Please say a prayer for me today. I've got such a rotten attitude. I'm tired and cranky. Honestly, there are reasons for my crankiness. April left for NC today. I didn't realize how sad I would be because I have been so relieved she decided to go back and get on the right track with her life and marriage. This summer has been such a roller coaster with her, I was really shocked it effected me like it did. I know she will be fine. I just hate saying goodbye to my kids.
Another reason for my crankiness is money! OMG! I am having such a hard time learning to live on a budget! Oh how spoiled I am to going and blowing without any thought to a budget. When I worked, Donny and I used my check to feed our free spirits. Well, he is enjoying the budget thing and feeling a sense of accomplishment. Me on the other hand, I feel like I did when I lost privileges as a teen. And boy am I acting like one.
In order for me to go to college, I know Donny and I have to learn to live on a budget. He is more than willing to make the sacrifice for me and I'm so grateful for that. So what the heck is wrong with me? How much do I really want to go to college? A lot!
So, it's time I suck it up and get over myself. Nothing worth having comes without sacrifice.
I actually cut out coupons and used them today at the store. (I see you laughing). We saved $6.00! I'm going to start hitting resale shops and garage sales for any clothing needs. I have so many clothes though, any I buy wouldn't be a need but a want.
I'm planning to make gifts this year for Christmas. This will be a test for me because I love to buy for people! But I personally love homemade gifts, so I'm sure my friends and family will too.
I know in the long run, I'm going to be more responsible and appreciate the things I do have. But, right now it hurts to crucify my flesh. Especially because it's crying out to be comfortable.
I'm thankful for all I have been blessed with and if I didn't buy another dollar tree item, I would survive. :)
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Strength and dignity are your clothing and your position is strong and secure;you rejoice over the future, knowing that you and your family are in readiness for it! Proverbs 31:25
I think your christmas gifts are going to be super cool! You have such a creative side, I've seen it:)
I am with you on the no more spending and relying on God to take care of me..I have had my credit card as a back up plan in case God didn't come through and I thought I had learned my lesson, I didn't..I went and maxed out a card and if I hadn't of done that I wouldn't have gotten into a car accident because I was trying to pay at walmart, my card denied and I had to go back with a debit, the accident happened on my way home the second time...AND i know I was not supposed to go back and I did anyway arguing with God because I only had half a roll of toilet paper left in my whole house...I'm sure he would have supplied the stinkin tp through a neighbor but now I am without car and learning a lesson, the hard way. BTW, I am not blaming God for my accident, I am just saying.....
I am with you Vicki and Joyce was just talking about having to go to the deep water with Jesus where we have no control and no choice but to rely on him, even if we think it's not going to work....even if I don't feel like it. well, times up kids fighting, love you, bye
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