Trying, really trying, to hold it all together December 19, 2008
Not great things happening here. With the exception of weight loss, everything else is CRAP! It has been a tight year, my income is down by 20% for the year, bills are high, food is high, etc…..it’s the same story everywhere, so this is not news to you (my make believe audience) Paul had been told he would be getting a Chirstmas bonus that was equal to 2-4 weeks of salary, so we had things all figured out! That would pay for the kids Christmas….no problem. Well he finds out this week that there is no bonus for anyone, nothing, nadda! I have no clue what we are going to do now. The kids were to go to thier dads last night until Christmas, then come home and celebrate with us. The weather is so bad they cannot get over the pass, so we are waiting to see if it clears. SO, I have no Christmas for the kids…….I can wing it on the 31st, and make it happen, then we will be short the following month. Times like this I wish we had not given up credit cards. I would have a real Christmas, and then bills for the next few months….wow, I take that back, I don’t want the credit cards back! So this is where faith comes in. I beleive in God, and I have a great church family, and I need to trust that God will provide. AND I need to be better with my finances and not plan on things that MIGHT happen to cover the expences. I am thankful I dont have CC debt.
The scale is teetering, and the monthly monster is here in full force. SO I am hoping that I will take the final plunge to 302…………that is SO so very hard to type for me. But I started on Dec 2nd at 306 AND had a birthday in the middle with pizza and peanut butter pie, and then ice cream the following day. SO if I can truly be at 302 by the 23rd that will be 4 pounds in 3 weeks………not stellar, but I will take it. I really want to be under 300 by the end of the month, and I think I can do that, I just really need to watch myself. And if I can do that during the holidays I can really use that as a motivator!
OK, I am rambling, and need to get back to work.
I’m sorry to hear about your Christmas concerns, but it sounds like you’re trying and so far succeeding in doing what’s best for your family (both in terms of your health and finances). I, too, have faith that with all of your efforts it will work out for the best in the long run. Enjoy your holidays and keep up the good work with sticking to your plan!
I have four boys (ages 2-19) and we have had a few tough years money wise. I am sorry that you have to go through this. You are so wise though to cut up your credit cards. That is very smart of you. You are right God will see you through this. I hope that things turn out well. I hope that you have a wonderful Christmas.
God bless
Joy
wow a peanut butter pie sounds good. I’ve had a little trouble with food too lately but we shall persevere and make it through this. I think it is amazing you got through the credit card debt and are being determined to keep it that way. I would love to do that. Times like this makes you remember what the Season is really about and hopefully the kids can understand and accept it.