In the past week or so I've heard of two separate incidents of people taking their lives because they lost their jobs. I can't imagine feeling so desperate that I would have to do that. Jeremy was in a lot of pain from an ear infection last Saturday night and I was so thankful for David's employment that allowed us to take Jeremy to the doctor and help him feel better. Now Kelsey is sick and I was so thankful I had the money to go to the store last night and get her a humidifier and the things she needed to help her breathe better. I am thankful every day that David is employed and we give thanks often to Heavenly Father in our family prayers for this blessing. As I was driving home from the store last night I got a glimpse in my mind of how it must feel to have sick children and not be able to help them, to live and suffer in poverty. I was thankful again for a heated home, good food, and the resources to care for my children. I love to pay the bills on payday because I'm so excited that we have the money to do so. I love to go grocery shopping because it excites me to have money for food. If we never have the money to travel round the world, live in a beautiful home, or drive new cars, I will still be happy. We have all that we need and more. We are so blessed.
5 years ago
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So very true. My prayers of late frequently include gratitude for our jobs and our abundant blessings.
So true Jaime. I try to remember that in my prayers also.
Your last statement reminded me of a Martina McBride song that I like it's titled "Blessed".
I feel the same way. I am grateful for my husbands job, insurance for my kids, a house over our heads and food to eat. Now to better convince my kids! My prayers go out to all who need they love and comfort to keep them going through hard times like my Heavenly Father does for me.
My husband was out of work for 3 months and just started working a month ago (even though he is in another state for 3 weeks at a time). I am SO grateful to not have to worry about having money to pay neccessary things now, like rent, utilities. And I also believe it was a blessing that our kids have stayed healthy and haven't required any doctor visits. I went through the hardest time in my life when we didn't have money and didn't know where it was going to come from. I know now that part of what I was learning was to be PATIENT...in afflictions...
It is so so true. I feel grateful that Brian has a job right now too. It is stressful times for so many. I don't feel that I need lots of extras, just feel lucky to be able to take care of my family.
I feel the same way!!!!
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