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namommy · 09-02-2005, 07:19 AM

Most of you know of my financial struggles. We just don't bring in enough money to live comfortably. It's constant worry over how we are going to pay the bills and feed the kids.

Well, there is a ray of hope, finally. I got approved to start working on fridays at my regular job. That will be 8 hours overtime each week at time and a half. That will be a huge help. My husband also talked to his boss today about our situation, and he got a raise. We don't know how much yet, until it is finalized with the accountant, but anything will help at this point.

Now comes the work of figuring out a budget to cover our current expenses as well as cleaning up some of the wreckage.

We really needed this break, it's been too long coming. It feels like a ton of weight has been lifted off of my shoulders.

CAPTAINZING2000 · 09-02-2005, 07:27 AM

(((((((((HUGS)))))))

You're a good person. Don't know why you have to be going thru your struggle right now. Keep on praying don't give up hope. I feel what you're going thru.
There any other jobs in the area?

Everyone on here really cares for you.

Keep on praying we'll be sending out our prayers as well!!!

chris

namommy · 09-02-2005, 07:37 AM

Thanks Cap.

I think it is a 'Job'(biblical) kind of thing. It's almost as if my faith is being tested. But, that's OK. I'm not giving up on my HP. He has always seen me through.

***Anna*** · 09-02-2005, 07:54 AM

That's such good news Namommy!

Hopefully things will smooth out now and you can relax a bit.

Love, Anna

Time4Change · 09-02-2005, 11:37 AM

It's always nice to start the day with such good news, NAmommy! That's terrific! I hope this lowers your stress level and helps your finances. It's courageous of you to take on more hours, too. You're a good woman, NAmom! Hugs!

angelgirl · 09-02-2005, 03:32 PM

Hey, that is such great news. I am so happy for you. I have similiar problems, and know the extreme anxiety money troubles cause, especially serious money problems..
It is such a great relief, and even makes life just seem better when we can take care of some of the wreckage that is caused, and to not have people down your throat, about bills.
I am very happy for you. God really does see us through, when we really try and really pray

Have a really great weekend

Love, Becky

Live · 09-02-2005, 04:00 PM

That's great!

live

Hopefloats · 09-04-2005, 04:07 AM

(((namommy))) I always love to see the burden lifted. Your HP is taking care of you, even in those dark hours. Everything has a purpose and plan. I am very happy for you!!!
Hopefloats

namommy · 09-05-2005, 07:44 AM

Things are looking better.
There is a chance that my husband may be able to borrow against his yearly bonus now to get us out of the hole, then we just have to maintain.

**Ann** · 09-05-2005, 11:51 AM

I know how relieved you must feel, and am glad that this opportunity is there for you.

Hugs
Ann

09-02-2005, 07:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
namommy Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Never, Never land Posts: 2,851 Blog Entries: 1	A ray of hope. Most of you know of my financial struggles. We just don't bring in enough money to live comfortably. It's constant worry over how we are going to pay the bills and feed the kids. Well, there is a ray of hope, finally. I got approved to start working on fridays at my regular job. That will be 8 hours overtime each week at time and a half. That will be a huge help. My husband also talked to his boss today about our situation, and he got a raise. We don't know how much yet, until it is finalized with the accountant, but anything will help at this point. Now comes the work of figuring out a budget to cover our current expenses as well as cleaning up some of the wreckage. We really needed this break, it's been too long coming. It feels like a ton of weight has been lifted off of my shoulders. __________________ I came into this program to save my a** and found out it was attached to my soul. -- Anonymous

09-02-2005, 07:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
CAPTAINZING2000 Psalm 118:24 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: ILLINOIS Posts: 9,450 Blog Entries: 1	(((((((((HUGS))))))) You're a good person. Don't know why you have to be going thru your struggle right now. Keep on praying don't give up hope. I feel what you're going thru. There any other jobs in the area? Everyone on here really cares for you. Keep on praying we'll be sending out our prayers as well!!! chris __________________ LIFE IS GOD'S GIFT TO YOU WHAT YOU DO WITH YOUR LIFE IS YOUR GIFT TO GOD J - Jesus first O - Others next Y - Yourself last John 14:6

09-02-2005, 07:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
namommy Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Never, Never land Posts: 2,851 Blog Entries: 1	Thanks Cap. I think it is a 'Job'(biblical) kind of thing. It's almost as if my faith is being tested. But, that's OK. I'm not giving up on my HP. He has always seen me through. __________________ I came into this program to save my a** and found out it was attached to my soul. -- Anonymous

09-02-2005, 07:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
*Anna* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dancing in the Light Posts: 22,827	That's such good news Namommy! Hopefully things will smooth out now and you can relax a bit. Love, Anna __________________ And I dont know what the future is holding in store I dont know where Im going, Im not sure where I've been There's a spirit that guides me, a light that shines for me My life is worth the living, I dont need to see the end. John Denver

09-02-2005, 03:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
angelgirl You're never alone!! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,190	Hey, that is such great news. I am so happy for you. I have similiar problems, and know the extreme anxiety money troubles cause, especially serious money problems.. It is such a great relief, and even makes life just seem better when we can take care of some of the wreckage that is caused, and to not have people down your throat, about bills. I am very happy for you. God really does see us through, when we really try and really pray Have a really great weekend Love, Becky __________________ â„¢ Don't tell God how BIG your addiction is, tell your addiction, how BIG our GOD is!! Jesus is our teacher and he is our Savior, who takes our prayers and makes them his own. :praying

09-02-2005, 11:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
Time4Change NA Rocks! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Location Posts: 517	It's always nice to start the day with such good news, NAmommy! That's terrific! I hope this lowers your stress level and helps your finances. It's courageous of you to take on more hours, too. You're a good woman, NAmom! Hugs!

09-02-2005, 04:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
Live Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bristol TN/VA Posts: 11,309 Blog Entries: 5	That's great! live __________________ Each small candle lights a corner of the dark....Roger Waters

09-04-2005, 04:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
Hopefloats Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: With Good Spirit Posts: 378	(((namommy))) I always love to see the burden lifted. Your HP is taking care of you, even in those dark hours. Everything has a purpose and plan. I am very happy for you!!! Hopefloats

09-05-2005, 07:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
namommy Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Never, Never land Posts: 2,851 Blog Entries: 1	Things are looking better. There is a chance that my husband may be able to borrow against his yearly bonus now to get us out of the hole, then we just have to maintain. __________________ I came into this program to save my a** and found out it was attached to my soul. -- Anonymous

09-05-2005, 11:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
Ann Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: By The Lake Posts: 25,199	I know how relieved you must feel, and am glad that this opportunity is there for you. Hugs Ann __________________ “Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” ~Winnie the Pooh~

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