Life calls me. My mind is being beckoned to many different places, and Disneyland is not one of them. These are not happy places. My ill father, my weary/sad mother/hero, Little Boy, MRI/tonsilectomy, vet visit for the dog, imminent trip to Oklahoma, college tuition, how to pay for it all. If money were never an issue, life would be much much easier. I would hop on a plane and be with my mother while she goes through this difficult time. I would write a check for several thousand dollars to pay for MRI/tonsilectomy and the vet, and I would pay college tuition so daugher does not have to get a student loan. I would not worry/care if I'm getting a bonus this month.
But life does not work that way. At least not for us.
But, fortunately my blessings far outweigh my "unblessings" and I will count those instead of my dismal checking account balance :)
Random thoughts of a girl who used to try to fit in the box. Then I realized that boxes are stupid. Except this box, the one above. It's really pretty.
that's probably best...we're all in about the same shape
ReplyDeleteWe should have a revolt :)
DeleteYep....finances are a constant worry/stress for me. My budget is in flux. Or as the saying says, I have more month than I do money. lol Still, I'm grateful for what I do have cause it's more than a lot of others have.
ReplyDeleteThat's why I think it's important to remember to count my blessings - cuz I do have so much more than lots of people.
DeleteAnnie stresses about money; I do not. I figure I've always been good for it, and will continue to do so, so why worry?
ReplyDeleteBy the way, my son Benny was 25 before his doctor announced that he thought Ben's life would be enhanced by the removal of his tonsils. And thus it came about...
Poor guy! My son is on his 8th (and final) bottle of pain meds! He is slowly getting better (it's been 9 days).
DeleteAnd Mark lives in a beautiful place with vistas and homegrown garden dinners! He is one lucky man.
DeleteI think things will be easier when little boy moves on. Less daily stress for you. Keeping you in my thoughts.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I think you are right - I have a lot of stress these days that will soon be lifted upon little boy's move :) yea!
DeleteMoney - or lack of same - does get in the way, doesn't it. I would love to retire - not b/c I don't like my work but b/c I have so many other things I want to do -- but money (and health insurance) make that impossible at this time -- WAAAA! :)
ReplyDeleteBut at least I HAVE a job - and one that I like!
It sounds like you have your hands full. I hope things look up for you soon
ReplyDeleteHow I wish if money would just landed in my hands without going out of my way looking for them. Hope you would get thru this difficult time soon!
ReplyDeleteI like your attitude; you could be wallowing in self pity and stress and worry but you are looking at the blessings and counting them. Lots on your plate!! Hang in there!
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I agree with noisy quiet, things will look brighter when little boy is gone. The finances won't be magically fixed, but the stress level will be greatly reduced. How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. Take care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteJust keep breathing .. thats what we tell all the freaked out visitors to NYC .. oh, wait, you arent here .. well keep breathing anyway
ReplyDeleteJust keep looking forward. Money doesn't make you happy but it sure does make life MUCH easier (which makes us happy). Huh? Hang in there Judy!
ReplyDeleteEvery once in awhile I get hit by this same feeling of 'holy smokes I can't stretch this penny any further and I still have things that need to be covered'....this was a nice reminder that my blessings far outweigh the unblessings!
ReplyDeleteAm sorry to hear your father is ill. I too often wonder about that light at the end of tunnel. :/ Somehow I just keep trekking forward. Hoping things start looking up for you.
ReplyDeleteSending hugs to you Judy!!!
ReplyDeleteUgh. I get so tired of the money thing. When Jacob did all his financial aid applications and we found out that he qualified for a grant (that will cover tuition plus a little more) I told him that for once, it was a good thing to be poor.
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