Is it February already?
We are preparing for Kellen's birthday/Valentine's Day/Island Park Cabin trip next weekend. Anyone have any ideas on frugal birthday gifts?
Like everyone else in this economy, we have been hit. Kellen's company made everyone take a 5% cut, they cut our benefits, and we are all worried about another round of lay-offs. We have been so blessed to have my job given to us at the right time. Instead of saving, and paying off debt- we are now able to supplement his income.
And now for more bad news, we just found out that my brother lost his job. He and his wife have had 2 miscarriages this past year, and were finally just over the last. It is a pretty sticky situation- a lot of hurt feelings involved, But we are all praying, and hoping that this is his opportunity to really find something that he loves, to be happy.
For some good news, the sun is shinning and there are birds singing. I love living here where there is actually spring.
I hope that the Lord is blessing your lives, and that you are happy and healthy!
That is all we can ask right now! :)
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The economy is so scary right now, the future is so uncertain. Sorry to hear about pay cuts. Luckily you have a job too to help with everything..
Have a great Valentine/Birthday trip coming up.
Jerry's Company has laid off 500 people. It is scary, and I hate being with my lamp half full. But with it comes many blessings. I hope you bro is ok. Have fun in Island Park.....a heaven on earth.
This whole economy thing isn't easy on anyone... hope things improve for your brother. It's good that you have your job to help ends meet. I know we all can benefit from a little extra right now.
I hope that with this new president, we start seeing some changes QUICK!!! I am sorry to hear about the cut, but glad that you found work at the perfect time. I am also sorry to hear about the lost job. We will keep them in our prayers and hope that they find work soon!
I'm sorry about your jobs. I'm assuming you're talking about Jake and Becca right? That's terrible. I think now more than ever, we just need to have faith that Heavenly Father is going to get us through this. Maybe not the way we want him too, but we will get through. As for the bday gift, I can't tell you how many times in our lives we have given up the bday gifts because something else came first. Make him a good dinner and tell him you love him. That should be enough, and I'm sure it will be, you've got a great guy. Sorry you're in such a down spot right now. Remember the reason we are all going through these trials for. There's a purpose and a plan for everything. Love ya, Casie
Oh, I am so sorry to hear that. I guess you count your blessings that you are not one of the ones who got laid off, but it is still so hard!
As for gifts, I know it is hard, and you really want to get him something. One thing we did was swap toys with a friend. She was taking a whole bunch to DI and offered them to me. It worked GREAT! They were amazing toys, but ones that her kids just didn't play with. It is worth a shot. If you have any sway in your ward, you could do a whole ward stuff swap. A friend did that and loved it. Good luck!! :)
Hey Sweetie
Keep your chin up and spend time, and then more time, read to him, eat pop corn, |Have a sleepover in the front room and pretend you are camping, Make some bubble soap and a wond out of a pipecleaner and blow bubbles. Just sit and talk. Spend time. Iwish I had every birthday I ever had with my girls back so I could do just what |I am telling you to do.
Make a book about him, with pictures of him. Something that has his name a million times.
You will be ok,
Josh and |I were talking about jobs and no money and the chance of losing our houses and he said " Would that be the worse, losing family would be the worse. Keep that in mind. I love ya and love to read your blog, Even if it is bad news, it makes me count my blessings.
Smile and remember why we are here. love ya sally
I always find the best toys for Tegan at DI and Ross. They are so much cheaper. I am sorry about the job and the health insurance. We don't have health insurance either, it is pretty scary. It is good you have a job to help. You will be in our prayers!
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