As a follow-up to my last post, i want to make sure you all know that we feel like we are doing great. Lots of laughter and joy here amongst alot of uncertainty. In fact, Dave and I were just going through craigslist looking at jobs and cracking ourselves up. We feel like we might be doing odd jobs for the rest of our lives.
Another point, living on food stamps is not horrible, except when I actually have to swipe the card (that really is the worst part). In fact, the government has a ridiculous idea as to what it takes for a family of 5 to live on. About 3 times what my normal grocery budget was. Nonetheless, I'm learning to be a good steward of it and maybe I'll teach other people on food stamps how to coupon. Who knows? The possibilities are endless.
Thanks for letting me share what's on my heart and mind. It's a great way to not only document where we are at, but process it as well.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
follow-up
Posted by kate at 1:57 PM
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I am glad comments are open on this post! Because I wanted to say that you are refreshing...write beautifully...inspire...and are making God smile!!! xoxo!
LOTS of love from Bham to YOU!!! Look forward to talking soon.
J
i too am glad the comments are open... you are an amazing woman kate. and i am in awe of everything in your world. and honored that you share it with us.
xoxo
Sweet Kate....I think people can see your heart. I can't imagine your home being anything but joyful with those beautiful babies (even through hardship). I, for one, am so very grateful that there is help for those who truly need it in these times of hardship. I hope you can feel God guiding and guarding your path. He has great things in store for you family....I feel sure of that and praying in faith that He will answer your prayers!
Big hug. You're amazing. ~Gin.
Don't feel bad, those systems are they too help people, when they need help, and it's not your fault others take advantage of the system. I have the slightest taste of your pain, when my son was born I went on wic for several months, but it was such a pain in the butt and I really didn't need 5 gallons of milk a month that I stopped. But I got the ugly looks and groans of oh gee, I have to do one of these... silly.
If you have money left over at the end of the month on your food stamps, and you don't need/want it, why not buy things and donate to the local food bank or homeless shelter? Share the wealth, as it were...
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