Lately we’ve decided to cut back on our spending. We’ve cut Rhapsody, Starz movie channels, groceries (splurges/unnecessary stuff), and this week car payments. How?
We traded in Paul’s ’02 Altima to a ’04 Corolla S. Trading cut not only car payments, but gas (yay!) as well.
On our way home from the dealership, we stopped and got milk. I remarked to Paul, “You realize how blessed we are? We’ve got 2 nice cars, a home, a big yard (half acre), toys for the kids, clothes for the kids. We can buy milk whenever we need to. We never worry if we have food for dinner. Our kids don’t need to go without a meal. We can go to the doctor when we want to. We buy the diapers we like, not the cheapest ones out there. We’re certainly not rich, money is tight, but we have some nice things, too.”
Of course he agreed.
I’m a firm believer when you’re in trouble, you’ve got to row for shore while praying for a breeze. And while my sweet husband works hard for what we’ve got, I also believe in being thankful to my Heavenly Father for giving him the job he has (long story, but trust me…it was no coincidence.) So this Sunday, I’m so thankful for all the many blessings I have.
Amen Signe! I think we tend to forget where we got all that good stuff. Especially now when things are so uncertain we really need to be thankful for what we DO have because more than likely it is far more than someone else has.
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I agree with you. We should be grateful everyday. 🙂 Great post.
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Well said! Very great post 🙂
You know what Signe, I’m thankful to have met you. Your writing is like a bright point in my day when I swing in. It’s always upbeat and positive, and I can surely use more like it with all the things happening these days.
By the way, I just added a top dropper widget onto my site and guess what, you are in third position. I’ll have a post detailing more, but I wanted to let you know that I am thankful for running into you and your family.
Cheers!
Wayne
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I always try to remind myself of that when I’m feeling especially overwhelmed. We have a home, our children are fed, and we all have our health. I can’t ask for more. A little extra sleep is just the icing. Great post. 🙂
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Thank you….it means a lot to hear.
We too are very blessed! But even if we didn’t have all the material things we do, I still feel blessed to be God’s child and know that God loves and cares for me.
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