I just got off the phone with my wonderful hubby...he should be where he has to park his truck but about 5ish this evening.

I had called him earlier this morning to see how he was progressing...not as well as he had expected, he had reefer trouble...oh well that is part of the job. So as soon as he gets close I will go pick him up ...then he will be home for 2 days.

When I spoke to him yesterday I asked if there was a specific reason the paycheck was so low this week....he was, well miles have not been good...we had a discussion about this..things are getting TIGHT...even with gas going down, things are tight...groceries are NOT going down , in fact they are still rising....yesterday a 10lb bag of sugar was almost $7 after you include tax on it(we have to pay taxes on our groceries here in OK)....can you believe that.... I about fainted...

so when I spoke to him a few minutes ago, he had talked to his driver manager...he said that the ports are not moving, all the freezers are stocked full, and food is not moving...

the dm said EVERYONE is complaining...miles are low...expect it to get worse...ppl are NOT buying ...

so that brings me to a conversation I had with a friend yesterday...we were discussing prices, & Christmas...she made the comment that they were not having christmas exchanges this year & she has already told her kids that they can't afford it.....I have hinted as much to my kids too...and they know $ is tight...but I have good kids..they understand....but I would feel horrible not getting them ANYTHING...

so as I was taking my son into town today to go paint balling for the last time this year(he is paying for it...thank goodness he has a part time job) we were noticing the car lots....ummm....okay I have NEVER seen any car lots that full ...ALL of them were cram packed....if Toyota had anymore they would have to park them in the pond in front of their car lot..eek

so yes times may be getting rough, but at least it is good to know that I'm not alone...I was really beginning to feel like we were the only ones in our area being affected...most of the people around us all seem to still be blowing & going & making money...

We do not fit into that category...we are eating LOTS of beans:)

But...on the bright side...I have a wonderful husband who works really hard to proved for our family and 3 kids who are understanding and helpful...and a glorious God who provides for all of our needs.

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