I do feel sorry for everyone that is having a hard time with job loss and this horrible ecomony.
But, we have lived most of our lives in this state of insecurity. We have never really owned a home. The longes either of us has had a job is 3 years. We are probably the unluckiest people as far as finding jobs. WE have raised one of our grandsons for most of his life and he turned 8 this year. We have had to live with relatives many times. We've had our vehicles reposessed a few times and our credit is in the toilet. But when somebody wants something they usually call us. WE have had people call us for money so they could take a trip, called to move them but they had no money for gas, neither did we. They are always wanting something. I just don't get it. They know what shape we are in but they still call. It would be nice if somebody would call and say what can I do for you. I won't hold my breath for that one. My husband is constantly helping his family, especially his brother and he always s---s him over, every time and my husband is the one that suffers or our entire family does.
But, I don't worry about the bills getting paid. God always provides us with an opportunity to be able to either get them paid or a job so we can pay it ourselves. I used to worry myself into a complete tizzy until I realized that something always happens and it gets paid. It may be a very close call to a cut off but it happens every time. I decided that it is god taking care of us. We live in a mobile home that we rent and we have a very good landlord. We have a coop with chickens that gives us eggs. My usband was able to buy the wire to build a covered run for them. WE are geting great deals for eggs and we are hatching what we can get. We started with 6 hens and 2 roos and we now have 23 hens and 3 roos. Only the 6 hens are laying right now, but they provide what we need.
Do'nt give up hope. The answer is out there. Some agency or program will be available to help you through the hard times. Always remember there are people out there worse off than you. They are living in the streets begging for food and trying to live through winter. Some of these people have kids.
I feel blessed to have what I have. And if it has to be sold then it is just stuff that can be replaced. The only piece of furniture we bought new was my desk and out TV's bought new with tax money, and a couple of dressers bought from relatives used. The rest was given to us by people that replaced theirs with newer stuff. It all can be worked out.
Just believe that it will all work out and it will. But it takes effort. Food stamps and WIC helps out alot so you don't have to use cash for food. There are churches that will help with the other necessities such as tooth paste and laundry detergent, even cloths. It takes a life style change but it can be done.
Good luck and you can do it. I can't remember the last time I went to church but I always remember that god will provide. I treat people fair and with respect and help out when I can. God doesn't ask much of us.
