The state of the economy weighs heavily on my mind, as it does on most Americans. Just being able to make enough money to cover the bills, keep a roof over our heads and keep our animals fed is tough, but we were on the upswing, paying off our car loan, cutting our expenses to the absolute minimum, we were doing okay - until unexpected expenses popped up such as our only vehicle breaking down make the day to day struggle even harder.
There are many moments when I just want to sit and cry and give up - throw in the towel, swallow my pride and beg for help from my conservative republican parental units....
But then small miracles happen - a friend offers a ride to and from work, another offers to watch over our cats whom we cannot get to due to the car being dead, and our dogs come up to me and completely lick my tears away, as my husband gives me an amazing hug.
We're going to make it - we're going to get through this. I know we're not alone, that there are so many out there like us, living paycheck to paycheck, having cut every possible extra expense, living on bare minimums. We have to be there for each other right now - we have to reach out and support each other - be that ride for someone, take care of someone's beloved animals, be a shoulder to cry on or a hug that someone really needs.
We are a community, spread out a bit, yes, but a community - let's pull together now and support each other through these tough times. And remember to hug someone today, whether they ask for it or not, expect it r not - just give a hug, and pass it on.
3 comments:
I love you sweetie! The light is returning, both for the annual cycle as well as for the really long cycle (thousands of years?).
The good news is that through our pain and struggle we realize we are one. Keep loving and we'll make it through together! -Tree
I love you sweetie! The light is returning, both for the annual cycle as well as for the really long cycle (thousands of years?).
The good news is that through our pain and struggle we realize we are one. Keep loving and we'll make it through together! -Tree
Yes, we have to work as a family. Yesterday a stange woman came up to me and ask If I knew how to work jumper cables. I went over and helped her jump start her car. She was on the way to take a friend to her doctors appointment. When the car started I instructed her to let it run as long as she could while at the dr's. office and to back in when she parks so if she needs help she will be easier to get to. They tried very hard to give me 10 bucks for my trouble. It wasn't even difficult(emotionally) to turn the money down, even though I could really use the cash. she gave me the biggest hug you can imagine and her friend in the cars was sobbing . I told them to just give the money to someone who really needs it.
Love you guys and will be down soon.
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