tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519986092114737286.post744796557141098594..comments2023-09-28T03:40:46.056-07:00Comments on Frugal and Thankful: My thoughts on our unemployment budget...Lenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16064081200654561079noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519986092114737286.post-66469403545509683102013-06-22T10:40:15.021-07:002013-06-22T10:40:15.021-07:00Hi Lena, Our family has been through job layoffs (...Hi Lena, Our family has been through job layoffs (for both me and Husband) over the last 2-3 years. It was a stressful journey for both of us. Vent as much as you need to. It always feels better. God is working in your lives for the better. Have faith and I know your family will survive this hopefully brief bump in the road. <br />Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16681111721765764568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519986092114737286.post-7997103259179415352013-06-19T10:46:33.776-07:002013-06-19T10:46:33.776-07:00I ditto all of the above. In hard times, you can f...I ditto all of the above. In hard times, you can fake a smile until you make it, but what kind of friends would we be if you couldn't turn to us when you're just not feeling like smiling? Thank you for being open about this sort of stuff. I know it's scary. Most financial downturns are just stomach-churning and the not knowing is just awful and makes for long nights. I hope hubs finds a great job soon, even better than what he had, and this all becomes nothing more than a short break from your normal. Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11075300256482920618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519986092114737286.post-73283610888459514372013-06-19T03:18:45.443-07:002013-06-19T03:18:45.443-07:00I just know God has wonderful plans for your famil...I just know God has wonderful plans for your family. I too would have your same feelings, I think we all would. Your kiddo's will be fine, they have two loving parents who know giving them the world isn't whats best anyway. Hugs and prayers for you bothDebbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17319991952705204675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519986092114737286.post-52075145792306665012013-06-18T21:46:37.497-07:002013-06-18T21:46:37.497-07:00That is so true!! And especially when we think tha...That is so true!! And especially when we think that we are "depriving" kids :) It's a lot easier to say "no" to yourself...Lenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064081200654561079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519986092114737286.post-50762501124159356792013-06-18T21:45:21.212-07:002013-06-18T21:45:21.212-07:00Thank you!!Thank you!!Lenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064081200654561079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519986092114737286.post-91911018043505412312013-06-18T21:44:54.043-07:002013-06-18T21:44:54.043-07:00Thank you, Erin, for your support!Thank you, Erin, for your support!Lenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064081200654561079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519986092114737286.post-44703808434498813952013-06-18T21:44:08.250-07:002013-06-18T21:44:08.250-07:00Thank you, Rhonda! I hope, my boys will see Martha...Thank you, Rhonda! I hope, my boys will see Martha Stewart in me too one day :)Lenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064081200654561079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519986092114737286.post-68187983544791689012013-06-18T21:41:44.986-07:002013-06-18T21:41:44.986-07:00Thank you!!Thank you!!Lenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064081200654561079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519986092114737286.post-60550883186961614042013-06-18T21:41:17.081-07:002013-06-18T21:41:17.081-07:00That's true. The more we have, the more we wan...That's true. The more we have, the more we want. And it's definitely hard to go backwards...Lenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064081200654561079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519986092114737286.post-65327144889525457682013-06-18T21:39:56.919-07:002013-06-18T21:39:56.919-07:00Thank you, my friend!!Thank you, my friend!!Lenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064081200654561079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519986092114737286.post-44928797977172433452013-06-18T21:39:29.667-07:002013-06-18T21:39:29.667-07:00I've heard about it much I really need to chec...I've heard about it much I really need to check it out!Lenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064081200654561079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519986092114737286.post-31189438559104133312013-06-18T21:38:54.780-07:002013-06-18T21:38:54.780-07:00Thank you, Kerri! And glad to see you back to blog...Thank you, Kerri! And glad to see you back to blogging :) We've been upside down for a few years, so I know how it feels :(Lenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064081200654561079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519986092114737286.post-40984324317164868432013-06-18T21:37:14.318-07:002013-06-18T21:37:14.318-07:00You and me both...:) I think, until it actually ha...You and me both...:) I think, until it actually happens, it will not sink in completely but sometimes it just feels harder than I thought it would be. It's hard to trust when I'm so used to have everything under control :) That's, probably, the lesson I NEED to learn right now...Lenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064081200654561079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519986092114737286.post-89437801934559968072013-06-18T21:34:14.079-07:002013-06-18T21:34:14.079-07:00I cut my kids' hair too :) Thank you for great...I cut my kids' hair too :) Thank you for great advice! I will check out the books. It's definitely a different journey for us right now, and most days I'm ready and embracing it but I have my moments, for sure...Lenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064081200654561079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519986092114737286.post-47439985500245518482013-06-18T21:21:26.186-07:002013-06-18T21:21:26.186-07:00Hi Lena,
I don't think anyone expects you to b...Hi Lena,<br />I don't think anyone expects you to be able to have a happy & positive post every day with what your family is dealing with right now. I think you are doing a great job being upbeat & positive about the whole job loss situation but every now & then we all need to be able to vent. Thoughts & prayers are with you guys!<br />RhondaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519986092114737286.post-84800236863480022232013-06-18T19:51:28.529-07:002013-06-18T19:51:28.529-07:00I know how you feel, Lena. I was laid off right be...I know how you feel, Lena. I was laid off right before Christmas 2011 and of all the things I was worried about not having enough under the tree for my son. I think that was the year I got him the most gifts he has ever had! There is something about hearing "no" that makes us want stuff all the more, I think. <br /><br />Sending positive vibes your way...hoping this opens new doors for you and your family...<br /><br />NanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519986092114737286.post-10769326364722853802013-06-18T18:40:18.691-07:002013-06-18T18:40:18.691-07:00I know what it's like to suddenly lose a job s...I know what it's like to suddenly lose a job so I hope things turn around for you guys soon. It's OK to vent!! (hugs)Questhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18132950764844608518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519986092114737286.post-70593231794751724382013-06-18T18:33:10.132-07:002013-06-18T18:33:10.132-07:00Internet hugs your way! It is ok to complain and f...Internet hugs your way! It is ok to complain and feel bummed sometimes; this situation pretty much sucks. Please don't beat yourself for being not as frugal as the Amish or anyone. Your path is the only one you have to walk and sometimes it is gonna be hard. And sometimes it won't. I am hoping not-hard heads your way super-soon! erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15413720402653482251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519986092114737286.post-40899825951809595232013-06-18T18:03:56.301-07:002013-06-18T18:03:56.301-07:00Hi Lena- I have been in your shoes, for 3 long ye...Hi Lena- I have been in your shoes, for 3 long years, and I know how hard it is. I can tell you that my children who are all grown, say they had no idea we were so poor. They thought we just did and made so much stuff because we were like Martha Stewart who was always making something on TV. <br />It will get better but don't be hard on your self when you feel sad. Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898829593961271218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519986092114737286.post-36910912175395010382013-06-18T17:23:17.394-07:002013-06-18T17:23:17.394-07:00You know it's alright to not be happy all of t...You know it's alright to not be happy all of the time. You are doing a remarkable job and things will look up soon.Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519986092114737286.post-30494233232388919062013-06-18T17:17:02.347-07:002013-06-18T17:17:02.347-07:00Hi Lena. We should all try to not be constantly b...Hi Lena. We should all try to not be constantly buying stuff...even extra food. It is habit-forming. And those that have extra can give more to charity. That would be a more perfect world.<br /><br />It is very hard because you've had it good. It is always hard to step down. When I started out,(married life) I was used to not having. I remember when I was at a neighbor's house and my eyes popped out that they had a box of candy bars in their pantry. I was impressed, yet I didn't feel I was lacking in anything just because I felt rich to have a house and happy it was small enough to heat! ha. But I obviously wasn't "rich" enough to have candy bars in my pantry! But you know what, I think it made me more humble back then, and I think it would be nice if I would try to go back to that attribute.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519986092114737286.post-51783676765224228872013-06-18T16:08:48.854-07:002013-06-18T16:08:48.854-07:00I'm sorry Lena. I want to give you hugs too! I...I'm sorry Lena. I want to give you hugs too! I hope everything works out for the best.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01699594650305506763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519986092114737286.post-2146337615628909902013-06-18T16:05:05.440-07:002013-06-18T16:05:05.440-07:00Hope you're feeling better, Lena. I used to re...Hope you're feeling better, Lena. I used to read the Tightwad Gazette all the time when I first became a stay-at-home mom.<br />rebecca h jamisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17064838500590684945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519986092114737286.post-84070436846261233752013-06-18T15:44:37.236-07:002013-06-18T15:44:37.236-07:00Hi Lena, it has been a while since I have visited....Hi Lena, it has been a while since I have visited. Believe me, I know how difficult it is. We bought a home that we have been upside down on since the economy went bad a few years ago. We always live paycheck to paycheck, even though my husband works and I teach full time. Each month, a bill goes without getting paid. I am praying for you and your family! XOKerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10220423285986520940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4519986092114737286.post-21496458905821810112013-06-18T15:10:32.617-07:002013-06-18T15:10:32.617-07:00Oh Lena... (((hugs))) I really do feel for you! Ou...Oh Lena... (((hugs))) I really do feel for you! Our budget is dropping by a big chunk in 2 weeks and I went on a little "target spree" yesterday... it's hard to adjust and I know we're going to have a reality check quite soon as well. Not the same position you're in obviously, but I do sympathize with you my friend. Hang in there!! Praying a job comes up for hubby soon!! ~Carla~https://www.blogger.com/profile/02341057469246030024noreply@blogger.com