Oh my! i just noticed that it has been almost exactly a month since my last post! WOW!
Well, I guess I should explain myself.
It has been going on probably the third month now that my husband has been working for ChemDry, a carpet cleaning company. He works both the morning and evening shift. I continue to work full time as well as an educational interpreter for the deaf for the local school district. Since a change in my schedule I have been working an hour over time every day, which will continue through the school year. Also my husband has begun to assume more responsibilities at work, which means going in earlier to work. All this translates to better income for the family. Which is what we have been praying for. There are goals that we have been unable to achieve, such as getting out of debt or supporting the deaf ministry. And to also be able to have a future for our family and not sit on the edge of the 'poverty pit' for the rest of our lives. But this comes at a price. Every thing costs either time or money. So there is a delicate balance in our home right now. When I come home, dinner is almost ready and by the time we are done eating, hubby leaves for work. Some days I arrive and he has to leave immediately . And with our kids entering public school for the first time it has been a challenge to adapt. I realize this is the norm for so many American families and it may be where you are at yourself. But I challenge you as I am myself to guard your family and the time you spend together. Because once your children are grown there will be no going back.
Slow down your day and go to the library together or find if you have a dollar theatre in your area. We found our local dollar theatre and it has been a very special treat for the whole family. Make time to spend time. On that note, I'll go , because it's the little things and the little people in our lives that count!
Well, I guess I should explain myself.
It has been going on probably the third month now that my husband has been working for ChemDry, a carpet cleaning company. He works both the morning and evening shift. I continue to work full time as well as an educational interpreter for the deaf for the local school district. Since a change in my schedule I have been working an hour over time every day, which will continue through the school year. Also my husband has begun to assume more responsibilities at work, which means going in earlier to work. All this translates to better income for the family. Which is what we have been praying for. There are goals that we have been unable to achieve, such as getting out of debt or supporting the deaf ministry. And to also be able to have a future for our family and not sit on the edge of the 'poverty pit' for the rest of our lives. But this comes at a price. Every thing costs either time or money. So there is a delicate balance in our home right now. When I come home, dinner is almost ready and by the time we are done eating, hubby leaves for work. Some days I arrive and he has to leave immediately . And with our kids entering public school for the first time it has been a challenge to adapt. I realize this is the norm for so many American families and it may be where you are at yourself. But I challenge you as I am myself to guard your family and the time you spend together. Because once your children are grown there will be no going back.
Slow down your day and go to the library together or find if you have a dollar theatre in your area. We found our local dollar theatre and it has been a very special treat for the whole family. Make time to spend time. On that note, I'll go , because it's the little things and the little people in our lives that count!
5 comments:
Oh, I'm so glad I found you! I think you and I both have kids close together. I've had 5 kids in 7 years time. I love finding other moms in my same boat. :) I added you to my list of blogs I visit so keep blogging!
I agree with your post. Man, it sounds really hard for you with how busy you guys are. That's awesome that you guys have a goal of getting out of debt. We had to do that to get into our first house and it was really hard but worth the sacrifice. But since my husband lost his job two months ago, we are in some serious trouble and are praying we can get our heads back above water. Whew! I am really nervous. I just hope he gets work soon. He has a good career and makes enough money for me to be able to stay at home so I am grateful for that.
You know life as a mom just flys by.
It's amazing we get anything down at all!
Kelly... We love you guys and are praying for you!! The kids are very cute, I hope all is going well for you in Texas.
Okay, lady, I'm waiting for another blog! :D
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