I've had a bit of a rough week this week. I feel scared, worried and stressed. Rather than nag, bitch, wine and sound pitiful...I'll just say all this "economy stuff" has really gotten to me. I can't find work, my hubby isn't driving in his job as there is no bus charters to work and everyone around me is losing there job. The money we did not squander or spend is gone as stocks just keep falling and have taken such a hit the past year. It makes me sick that it's almost gone. How can that be???? I feel so bad for my family and many, many others. Were one of the folks that didn't over spend or charge what we couldn't afford and most of all tried really hard not over extend our credit and our self. But many people like my family are paying for others greed with the loss our jobs, and our few stocks. Last night we just didn't even turn on the evening news cause I can't stand to hear all the sad news anymore. It's every where, every channel, and I can't take it anymore. I've had to try to step back and not get caught up in all this because it's taking a toll on me. Family, health, and love is what is really important but all that doesn't pay the bills. So I'm in this battle of knowing what is right and wrong but money and bills still mater all the same. I had a friend tell me yesterday "you've been broke before, without health insurance and you survived before". Fair enough...being broke and poor is just a piece of the picture. I am worried to be without health insurance and I'm scared and worried about paying the monthly bills. I'm not 20 anymore and way back then I didn't get sick or need doctors unless I had the flu or something like that. Now my hubby is 50, I'm 41. One event @ the hospital could ruin us and everything we have worked so hard to have. And how am I going to pay the electric bill this month. Some days are tough, sad and scary. Guess well see how this all goes down. There's not much I can do about it today. So now you know......been a sad week for lots of us. I'm not alone.
Were off to the bulk food grocery store and Costco to get the most out of our dollar and get some grocery's.
Have a good weekend bloggers.
Were off to the bulk food grocery store and Costco to get the most out of our dollar and get some grocery's.
Have a good weekend bloggers.
3 comments:
Susy,
As you know, you are definitely not alone in your situation and your feelings about it. Unfortunately, I owe tons still for having the surgery. I try to pay my sister back every month, but it is like having another hefty car payment. I can't afford the three car payments, the house, the kids college, food, utility bills, dog bills, cat bills, new clothes cause the old ones fall off, etc, etc. It is a sad time, but always remember you have your family to love and keep you going during these hard times. You have to take care of them and hold on to your friendships in real time and on the web. We are all going though this together, soon it will pass, and we will be able to look back on this with a smile on our faces! Keep your hopes and chin up! Think of those who are truly suffering from domestic violence, loss of loved ones to the war, those who have medical issues and have to live in pain...etc, etc. We are lucky to have love and family in our lives....hold on to that for now!
Lisa
Hi all, Hubby here.... I thought it was important to point out that I don't turn 50 until April. That being said, To whom it may concern: Derrel is still forty something.... Mr. Shrinking Susy
:)
Your too funny hunny!
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