I have to take a moment and just express how I am feeling. With everyone counting their pennies it feels like we can't get sometimes the things we need. The kids have on a growth spurt ride lately and last year things were going to do. I was getting frustrated because I was trying not to go shopping and buy clothes. But as Jersey's hemlines on pants started to rise I began to get nervous. I didn't want her to look silly. The same was happening with Phoenix. Then the clothes just started to pour in. Some from my sister-in-laws and some from neighbors. I was going through Jersey's stuff and Phoenix's stuff to give away to people that need things to but every time I gave I felt that I was getting 10 fold back.
Yesterday while going through the Sunday ads, the kids of course love to say "I want this", I turned to Mike kind of dumbstruck to what are going to get the kids for Christmas? I have some things for Phoenix and it was Jersey I was struggling to think of things for. We had been saying for months that we were going to get her skis but when it comes down to it there no way.
Today,(so far) has been amazing, a lady I use to visit teach came over and handed me a Strawberry Shortcake house and a bunch Strawberry Shortcake dolls. She knew Jersey would love this because every time we went to visit she would go straight to the dolls. I was so excited. I told myself that I would hide it and then give it to her for Christmas. Phoenix was excited too to see a new play thing for his sister. I told him that we were putting it away but that didn't stop him from telling her what she got while she was at school. Needless to say, I caved and got it out. Plus another neighbor gave me clothes for Phoenix. I don't know what I would do without these hand-me-downs.
I'm truly grateful for the blessings that we have been receiving this last few months. I know I'm being watched over and that my prayers are being answered. These times are tough like tons of people have been saying but I know that if I keep the faith and follow what I'm suppose I will not fear.
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I love this post. I could not agree more with everything you said. I know my testimony grows every time I come across a time like this. Good luck with everything.
Awesome post. It's so true - times are tough. I'm glad the blessings are raining on you. Sometimes I feel like I'm suffocating with all of the financial obligations and little money coming in. We're just struggling to keep our heads afloat. I'm thankful I had two girls close together so that Chloe can wear Sylvie's hand-me-downs, but Sylvie has been growing like a weed and trying to keep up with that has been difficult. I hit Wal-Mart the other day and hit the clearance rack. It was awesome. I as getting shirts for $1-3 a piece and jeans for $3-5 a piece. YAY!
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