04/03/2009
The last couple years have been pretty tough for us. There has been tons of great change, but with that came a ton of responsibility. And in many ways I still feel like a teenager. It can be a little overwhelming at times.
I am desperate for serious change in our lives. We have been praying our butts of that God would provide an opportunity to increase our income and open up doors to be in a job that fulfills my desire for ministry. This month I will have been at my job for 2 years. It was perfect at first, but there is no way that this job can sustain a family of 4. Thankfully we have VINTOM and Kesha’s side businesses. Those alone have kept us afloat. As much as I am thankful for that, it is tough not to have the time I would like to spend with my family. And I know it is tough on them too.
Anyway, if you think of any jobs that you think might suit my skills and passions please let me know.
On a happier note, Cohen turns 2 tomorrow! Can you believe it? I will post a few pics from our party tomorrow. If you want to come crash the party we will be at the Bush Park playground at about 3pm.
Tags: birthday, business, cohen, family, jobs, money, struggle
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03/10/2009
Kesha and I have made a huge change in our lives lately. We have started to write out a budget and live by it. It has been super hard! We are listening to a lot of Dave Ramsey and have enrolled in a financial class at our church. I think this will be really good for us. We aren’t even 5 years into our marriage, and we have managed to pile up a little debt. We are going to pay it all off, and we have already trashed most of our credit cards. It feels good to be paying down our debt and moving step by step toward financial freedom.
What are your thoughts on debt and credit cards?
Tags: debt, money
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02/12/2009
Let’s face the facts — this economy STINKS! We have recently felt a deep conviction to make more responsible choices with our money. Money can really mess you up if you don’t approach it right. This last month we have really lived on a strict budget…more than we ever have before. And although it has been a little tough, we have felt a freedom knowing that we are paying down our debts and making the best choices we can for our family.
I can’t believe that I am at this point in life. A wife, 2 kids, a dog, a cat, a house, 2 cars. I am a full blown adult?! It feels like I just graduated high school. Now when I look at Cohen, I think of her going to school in just a few years. How bizarre is that?
We find out Friday what our youngest child will be. The baby is growing so fast. It seems like this baby is progressing a lot faster. I guess it because there have been so many huge changes in our lives in the past few months.
Life is crazy. I am just glad I can rest in God’s hands knowing that He has a good perfect plan for us.
Tags: economy, family, kids, life, money
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