Well, those of you looking for excitement may want to move on. Today was another day in the life of me.
I put some beans in the
crockpot this morning, with bacon and onions, salt and pepper. I
dropped the girls off at moms and headed to work. Work was good,
got to head home on time, pretty much "caught up" which doesn't happen
real often this time of year. Kevin got home before me, so picked
up the girls and headed to the house. Cornbread was added to the
meal, and the three kids started washing Kevin's truck, with him
watching and offering advice. They had a ball.
We're broke this week.
B.R.O.K.E. No extras. Still, we laughed and had fun, ate a
great dinner, and enjoyed life. The girls did the little school
work they had, and we kept laundry moving. The girls showered,
and the dog did his business. We laughed some more. Brett
has a head cold, but is dealing with it quite well. We watched
some TV and checked out our favorite internet sites. Life is good.
I work with rich
people. Not a lot of them, but some. They have lake homes
and boats and expensive cars. They spend $100 on their hair and
more on clothes. I get a cut at Fantastic Sam's and buy clothes
at WalMart. I'm happier...I'll guarantee it. They have the
stress of managing money. I have none to manage. I get to
laugh at a kid's fart, intstead of yelling at them to take their shoes
off at the door.
Yup. Just another day
in the life. Just another wonderful day that sends me to bed with
a smile on my face. Just another day that sends my kids off to
bed with full bellies and happy thoughts. Just another day that
makes me thankful to have a good man beside me. Just another day
to appreciate my mother watching my girls. Another evening
of no drama, no stress, and no worries. Good night,
friends. Good night indeed.
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A quote from your dad, from yesterday: "I'm so happy, even money couldn't make it any better." How can you beat that?
After making all the co-pays on my medical bills -- I'm quite broke myself. I'm not as happy as you are, but I'm not suicidal. And that's something. It's a lot.
Hug,
Russ
Its even better when you recognise you are happy, Love your Dads quote. Jan xx
You know, contrary to your first sentence, I think that your entry was plenty exciting! I just finished reading a journal that I have read for a long time. I find myself so irritated with it's author because they refuse to see the "little things" that their life is blessed with. I was literally sitting here thinking that I couldn't take another depressing entry and clicked on yours. In my humble opinion, you have it all....yours is the life I have aspired to have for years. We, too, are not rich monitarily, but rich with love and contentment. Some of the best and most memorable times that we spend together have been simply grocery shopping or going for a Sunday drive. Money is not the be all and end all. I think for people who have the notion that money is going to make them happy, are some of the saddest I know. Thank you for putting it out there....and God bless you and your family! ;o)
Actually it sounds like you had a great day! We are broke this week too.....and next week and probably the week after that too! Lots of beans and cornbread!
There is a favorite country song of mine called "Just Another Day in Paradise" and it sounds like you have yours. G. always says we may not be rich in things and money, but we are rich in the things that count. We have each other, the furkids, our friends, and we are basically healthy.... We have it all <g>
http://journals.aol.com/astaryth/AdventuresofanEclecticMind
"Tis a gift to be simple,
tis a gift to be free.
Tis a gift to be just where you ought to be.
And when you find yourself in the place just right,
then twill be in the valley of love and delight."
Looks like you found it! You know the Lord does not promise us everything we desire, but he does promise to give us "right desires" that will fulfill our lives here.
Barbara
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