I wish I could say that it's just holiday busyness that has been getting me so stressed out.  It's just so many things.  Our 19 yo dd has been looking for work for 6 months and has been unable to find a thing.  DH and I are footing the bill for college for her and while the price is low, it's starting to hurt.  Health issues haven't helped the situation either and now, after months of rumors, more layoffs are expected at DH's company after the 1st of the year. 

While DH's job will probably not be affected because of the type of work he does (he's a technician), we just can't be sure.  There's no guarantees and just like last year, we'll be living with the uncertainty of whether or not his job will survive the cuts for at least 2-3 months.  He's survived numerous rounds of job cuts over the past decade, by the Grace of God, and we're trusting God that He will preserve DH's job yet again.

I keep reminding myself of the promises in God's Word.  I know He will provide.  I just wish things weren't so stressful.  This entire year has been difficult, whether it's been job cuts, DH's uncle's deteriorating health, my diagnosis with diabetes and the struggle to deal with it without drug intervention, things with the kids, living in a house that is way too small for the 7 of us and trying to eek out some extra space anywhere I can, whatever.  I know it could be a whole lot worse, but I just wish it were a little less stressful...:::sigh:::

Friends, if you read this, please keep our family in prayer...This is just one more straw on the camel's back...