Saving money while you're in school is almost equal to planting a money tree....
It ain't gonna happen.
Even so, we did some careful planning the last few months and thought that maybe, just maybe we could set aside enough to find cheap airplane fares and spend Christmas with our families.
That was dashed this morning. Andy's pickup now needs $3,000.00 in repairs.
I know, I know....Some would tell me to "not to be troubled, not to be upset".....It's not that I disagree....It's just the dark part of the moment for now.
I hate pickup repairs. And I just need a good cry this morning.
3 comments:
Nellie, I hate to be the bearer of bad news...but this will be a life long battle. Sometimes, it just seems too much to bear...but I have learned from the past 28 years of marriage...that it's just to be expected. Perhaps God is testing us wives...to see where our trust is really placed, in our husbands ability to provide, or in the Lord? Perhaps I'm wrong...but I do know that it's just not worth getting upset about. Stuff happens...and it will continue to happen...we live in a fallen world. I know how desperately you must miss your family...we moved away from home 3 days after we were married. I hated it! But it taught me to rely on my Lord so much more. And then, 20 years ago we left home in CA to move to FL. We haven't been home for Christmas yet. (but hoping maybe this will be the year). I will pray for you, for you to not be so lonely so far from home. I will also pray for Andy, while he is working so hard to provide for you and your beautiful girls! Things will get better...but there will always be money trials.
I hope it helps you to know that someone you have never even met know what you're feeling and is praying for you!
Tracy
So sorry Nellie! It's ok to be upset and disappointed, just as we see in the Psalms it's a human thing to feel sadness and we can take our tears to the Lord. On the flip side though - while it's hard to be away from family during celebrations (we celebrate alone for 85% of them!) it's does give opportunity to create your own family traditions and things where you can put your own motherly touch on things, it can actually be pretty special.
I will pray that no other unexpected expenses come your way!
oh my friend.. i'm so sorry.. and i so understand! sending a hug your way.. if only i had a money tree to go with it..
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