This Old House

The Rain in Spain Falls Mainly on My Head

I think the Lord is trying to teach me something lately.  I start to wonder especially when everything in my life seems to be going wrong.  I don't believe in luck, but if I did I'd be sure to know I've run into a string of the bad kind lately.  It's the finances, it's the kids, it's my brain, it's the flat tire (I dreamed the week before we'd have...weird, huh?), it's homeschooling(what to do next year, how to get organized), it's the house(it's a mess!), it's the pregnancy, it's the church(or the lack of going to one), it's the bad news we keep getting in the mail........

Call it complaining...call it what you want, but God has not been smiling on me lately nor does He have to and that's a good thing.  I've learned a lot in the last week.  Never get a credit card!(let alone nine!)  Never live above your means even if it means buying the store brand instead of the brand you like.  Never be permissive with your kids...ever!  Never procrastinate!  Get organized and disciplined or life is going to run you over.  Plan ahead for unexpected expenses(like two years ahead).  Sell all that you have before allowing your family to go into too much debt.  Anyway, my lessons learned go on and on...  And yes, I have realized all this before, but sometimes I need to be reminded.

Thank you, Lord, for putting up with me and reminding me to get back on the right path!

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5:24 PM, Jun. 24, 2007 .. Posted by ApplesofGold

We are learning some of those same lessons. I enjoyed reading your blog for a bit today. Holly

With You In Spirit

12:18 PM, Jun. 25, 2007 .. Posted by Ann-Marie

I was with you in spirit when I read your post! We also are just digging our way out from under debt - now having learned the "Credit Card Lesson" by first-hand experience. Thinking of you and will be praying that things start looking up again soon!

Thanks!

2:56 PM, Jun. 25, 2007 .. Posted by debagain

Thank you Ann Marie and Holly for your encouragement! Have a blessed day!
Deb