Wasting Time...

Something I've done a lot of lately. Since my husband has been on strike, I've felt so sorry for myself, because I've had to go back to work, and my picture perfect world has been shattered. No more lazy days at the pool, and going to my friends' houses whenever I want. No more extra money to get my nails done, or go out to dinner if we just feel like going out. Now, I'm on a tight budget. I never worried about how I was going to pay my bills, or IF I was going to have the money to pay them.

I never worried about whether or not I had insurance, it was just always there for me- and all I had to do was going to Rite Aid once a month to pick up my prescriptions. Granted, I hated taking them, but they were always there for me, to help me to "get better". Now, I have no insurance, and enough medicine to get me through the end of this month.

My heart always went out to those who couldn't afford to pay their bills, or go to the doctor- or God-forbid, couldn't afford their medicine. I never thought I'd be one of them. I never thought I'd be sitting where I am right now. If not for the help and love of friends and family, I have no idea where I'd be right now.

I've spent so much time feeling sorry for myself, and the things that I DON'T have, that I've forgotten to focus on the things I DO have. I have love and support from my family, friends and church. I have a roof over my head, food on my table, and clothes on my back. I have a job, working for good people, who TRULY appreciate me, and the work I do for them. I'm able to get out of my bed, and actually go to a job now (unlike a few months ago).

This situation I'm in, it's not forever. It's only temporary. Chris will go back to work, and my "perfect life" will resume once more, only this time, something will be different. I will appreciate ALL that I have, because I know, in the blink of an eye, it can all be gone. Be thankful for all that you have, no matter what your circumstances.