tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440233139416496436.post2542112073116093307..comments2023-11-12T23:06:26.330-05:00Comments on SavingYourCents : Friday's TestimonyLissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05284518418923380219noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440233139416496436.post-64182290578578778482010-01-19T13:23:11.882-05:002010-01-19T13:23:11.882-05:00I'm sure God has blessed you through the years...I'm sure God has blessed you through the years of helping others... & as a fellow Christian I say "Thank You" for being God's hands and feet when you felt led. <br /><br />I'm sure God has his plans for your difficult financial times as hard as they seem. You can now relate to those who have been there and will be there and that is a blessing in disguise I'm sure you will find at the end of all of this. Sounds like you already have... by accepting God into your life and allowing him to help you through it. <br /><br />I'm glad that you've found some you time.. and hope you continue to make time for you and your Hubby! I'm sure you feel like you've missed so much with all the efforts you've put towards others... make up for it now :) I would !! <br /><br />I think I can relate to you on many levels... I'm frugal at heart and am careful about our credit. We've built up an emergency fund, but I don't know how long it would last if we had to tap into it. I love the Lord and am always hosting get together's and such. Hubby and I are the place many people call and ask to drop by ... and we often forgo "our time". I can only imagine what you've been through these last few months.. & I'm glad to hear you're turning towards God for help, not against him! <br /><br />Thanks for sharing what you were able to... I'm sure it will be an inspiration to many! :)Suzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05645952143928909454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440233139416496436.post-50575245460898564022010-01-17T13:36:04.748-05:002010-01-17T13:36:04.748-05:00My heart is hurting for you and your family right ...My heart is hurting for you and your family right now. But you can always turn to our saviour for divine guidance and love. May God continue to bless you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440233139416496436.post-68241261135288059332010-01-17T09:10:03.921-05:002010-01-17T09:10:03.921-05:00I'm sorry to hear what you're going throug...I'm sorry to hear what you're going through. Thank you for having the courage to share. Take comfort in knowing you are not alone. <br /><br />I swallowed my pride and applied for Food Stamps and Medicaid, and I'm thankful to say I was approved. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts. We will all emerge from this crisis stronger, but we have to be patient; it's not over yet.AzureBluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11816588986204743185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440233139416496436.post-82252522325667432832010-01-17T03:02:49.042-05:002010-01-17T03:02:49.042-05:00Everytime I'm in the furnace, I go to God. On...Everytime I'm in the furnace, I go to God. Once I make it out of the furnace, I go my own way again. Let's hope both of us will not turn our backs on God once we make it out of our personal hell. He loves us always and we should love and honor Him in good and bad times.Ashleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440233139416496436.post-22369235727916429422010-01-16T19:38:20.825-05:002010-01-16T19:38:20.825-05:00I'm pretty new to your blog and just wanted to...I'm pretty new to your blog and just wanted to send you a note of encouragement. I have been where you are, lost everything and then some. It really brought me alot closer to God. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Remember - The best is yet to come! It will get better!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440233139416496436.post-39815646566186411642010-01-16T15:26:17.388-05:002010-01-16T15:26:17.388-05:00God Bless you and yours. Thank you for this hones...God Bless you and yours. Thank you for this honest and humbling insight to your life, and the fact that you know we are all not alone. I love The Counting Crows line in one of their songs, "These lines of lightning mean we're never alone, never alone, no no." I believe God will bless you so much this year!Colhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06882366441013397865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440233139416496436.post-91880785981329734792010-01-16T10:57:05.102-05:002010-01-16T10:57:05.102-05:00We are having financial and health problem's.H...We are having financial and health problem's.Hubby got sick and the hospital bills are unreal.My thought's and prayer's are with you and your family.My fav saying is,If GOD bring's you to it,GOD will bring you through it.mary1dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18316204442489198758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440233139416496436.post-88751707802293824532010-01-16T10:13:31.099-05:002010-01-16T10:13:31.099-05:00Thank you so much for your honesty. I know so man...Thank you so much for your honesty. I know so many of us are struggling right now and many don't say a word and just try to buckle down and get through it alone. You have helped so many with simply being honest and telling your story. I know that things will get better for you and your family. You are looking in the right place and will find the answers you need...thanks for helping the rest of us know that we are not alone and remember to just do the next thing...keep it simple and try not to feel overwhelmed and simply just do the next thing to get you were you want to be. Water seeks it's own level and things will balance out. Just stay focused and calm and thngs will get better. You will get back on track, regain your credit, footing, and be a stronger person having experienced this. Also, it's your turn to receive help...you have helped so many, now let us help you. I hope your family members who have experienced hope through you are "re-paying" their gratitude with acts of kindness to you and your family. Church can really help....in so many ways...comfort, conseling, friendship, food, etc. Let the blessings come..SusanSusannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440233139416496436.post-33812055256522696102010-01-16T10:02:24.747-05:002010-01-16T10:02:24.747-05:00God bless you! We will be praying for you and your...God bless you! We will be praying for you and your family. There are so many pressures on the family in these days. We MUST get our families strong...things are not going to get any easier.<br />You are on the right track...keep your eyes focused on HIM and HE will see you thru.<br />Many Blessings,<br />Tracytracynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440233139416496436.post-48741554029769308182010-01-16T09:02:18.931-05:002010-01-16T09:02:18.931-05:00I wondered if there was something going on or not....I wondered if there was something going on or not. I'm glad to hear that you're letting God take control and help you sort it all out. That's the only way we've been able to survive all we've been through. He's far bigger than anything we face, and He can hold your hand and walk you through it. I'll pray for you.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05511703689947793049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440233139416496436.post-22186434127298328042010-01-15T22:56:31.423-05:002010-01-15T22:56:31.423-05:00I can definitely relate to the things you are shar...I can definitely relate to the things you are sharing. I have been a Christian for over six years, and Knowing Jesus makes a tremendous difference when going through hardship and questioning the struggles of life. My husband sustained a work injury almost two years ago, and life has been rough, but Christ has been with us through it all. He has always provided Enough.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14654816903223524559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440233139416496436.post-84146728729998471282010-01-15T20:41:21.051-05:002010-01-15T20:41:21.051-05:00Keeping you and your family in my prayers. God ble...Keeping you and your family in my prayers. God bless.vrtish55https://www.blogger.com/profile/01953195296061784826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440233139416496436.post-77437340488927942292010-01-15T20:38:49.966-05:002010-01-15T20:38:49.966-05:00I'm so sorry for what you are going through, a...I'm so sorry for what you are going through, and I am saying prayers that you will be able to work through it all with God's help! Take all the time you need, and I look forward to when you can resume your blog - it's a real help to many of us!<br /><br />J'LaineJ'Lainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440233139416496436.post-91720784043454844152010-01-15T18:11:52.556-05:002010-01-15T18:11:52.556-05:006 Years ago my husband and lost every thing due to...6 Years ago my husband and lost every thing due to illness. At the time I thought I would never see the other side. We had a daughter in her senior year of high school at the time. She graduated collage in May she is a social worker now. <br /> We will never be the same. In many ways we are better for it. I think God for every thing. Not only do we have a roof over our heads but we have food on the table. <br /> Thanks to bloggers such as yourself. I am able to feed us and help many other feeds them selves.<br /> What I want you to know is you have blessed my life with you help from your blog. May god bless you always and forever. Your Friend Loislois55https://www.blogger.com/profile/09286585080878723175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440233139416496436.post-88201598186753973172010-01-15T18:10:35.163-05:002010-01-15T18:10:35.163-05:00Praying for you and your family. May you find PEA...Praying for you and your family. May you find PEACE from HIM alone!<br /><br />Blessings~ RebeccaThe B Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195784067093438338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440233139416496436.post-10804743604994201522010-01-15T18:04:31.336-05:002010-01-15T18:04:31.336-05:00Praying for you today!!
God Bless you and your f...Praying for you today!!<br /><br /><br />God Bless you and your family.<br /><br />ErikaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440233139416496436.post-80899395834159413552010-01-15T16:28:16.960-05:002010-01-15T16:28:16.960-05:00Thank you for sharing! Our family was hit with si...Thank you for sharing! Our family was hit with similar situations over the last 7 years... It was three + years ago that I finally admitted I needed help and turned to God. This was the best decision I have every made! To quote Joel Osteen " I am thriving not just surviving!" May God bless you and your family!!!Norahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07477750960639965397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440233139416496436.post-68666910808362330622010-01-15T15:48:41.656-05:002010-01-15T15:48:41.656-05:00You sound just like my Dad & Step mom. They ha...You sound just like my Dad & Step mom. They have done the same (over 1/2 of their 10+ year marriage has been taking others in and helping them). They are now struggling due to the economy and have no one to turn to (they also still have guests living under their roof). I truly hope you take the time you deserve to get your family in order and wish you the best of luck w/a great turn around.Jennifer Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14305545434804653795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440233139416496436.post-91057525710386517412010-01-15T14:56:06.721-05:002010-01-15T14:56:06.721-05:00I am new to your site but I feel your pain - actua...I am new to your site but I feel your pain - actually felt your pain. Five years ago I crushed my legs and was sat in a recliner (except for physical therapy outings) for six months. We were in the process of adopting our 2nd special needs child after wracking up tons of debt trying to adopt our first. The medical bills got out of control, we had just bought a house. Then the mother of the child we were adopting said she was giving birth in the next month to yet another child (4th) and won't keep it. We jumped at the chance to have one of our child's siblings (forgetting our $ issues and the fact that I couldn't move). Then my inlaws moved in because my father in law became disabled. The list goes on and on. I had a job but wasn't getting paid for six months. We turned back a vehicle also. We were able to keep our house, filed bancruptcy and eventually did recover. We do well now but still struggle to make ends meet because we give as much as we possibly can away to help everyone else who is struggling in this economy and to give my inlaws some feeling of financial independence. You will recover - and yes, just stay away from those dreaded credit cards. We did get one just to rebuild credit but keep the limit low and very little on it. Good luck - it will turn around as you are looking in the right places. God is always the first place to start and the ability to accept help is another.Coseannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440233139416496436.post-17558607986939945892010-01-15T13:00:25.408-05:002010-01-15T13:00:25.408-05:00I have told you a lot of my secrets and you know a...I have told you a lot of my secrets and you know alot of my past situations so you know I know what you're going through and I totally understand! I have grown extremely close to you in the past weeks and am truly saddened by your situation. Just know that I am here for you if you need me no matter the time of day! I love you girl!!Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14172823740367551673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1440233139416496436.post-33562990094560527932010-01-15T12:48:14.518-05:002010-01-15T12:48:14.518-05:00I can understand your story and the challenges you...I can understand your story and the challenges you and your family have faced recently. While my husband and I have not taken people in, we have focused on ensuring that our children (grown) and grandchildren have what they need. In one instance, this included my car - a generous and expensive gift.<br /><br />We have found ourselves transitioned from a two income household with enough income to meet our needs and help our children to a one income household. With my income being the only cash coming in (aside from unemployment) for the last nine months, we're struggling. Our savings continues to dwindle and we are praying that a job opportunity comes soon or we will be faced with some heavy decisions.<br /><br />One thing I have definately learned this time around is that I never want to have credit card debt again. We are determined to pay this off as quickly as possible after he's employed again.<br /><br />Your are NOT alone. There are many of us who are in the same situation. May God bless you and guide you.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12814301612938088984noreply@blogger.com