Making it on a FIX'd Income!

Ever wonder how other people stay afloat when others seem to be drowning in debt? Well, this blog is going to give some insight on how the "other side" does it. I'm talking about the have nots, and not the haves! I've always felt that God has a plan and a place for everyone. It's not our place to say when and where others should be, and at what point they should get there! Am I making sense yet? Well, don't worry, it gets more confusing as I go on!

I'm a mama of three, and my husband works. I stay home, homeschooling, day care business, and tutoring. It ain't the life of NOD, that's for sure, but it works for us. I'm crazy half the time, and over stressed, but I get through it putting everything I have into God, knowing HE knows what's best, and giving in to HIS will.

NOW... that's all I have for today. I know, it ain't much... but it's definitely all I have, as I hear the youngins getting riled up, and I need to go see to them. When I get those day care kids to take a nap, and after I get done homeschool'n and tutor'n, I'll be back to tell ya'll more!

God bless!

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