Holding Strong

Hello ladies! Sorry I've been MIA...Finished up with school, started working and commuting, now I'm home for Chirstmas.

I'm gonna be honest. I was doing so well on the weightloss, eating right front up until today. I gave in, I had a sourdough jack from Jack in the crack. I couldn't help it. I have been having a tough time since being home and I was hungry coming back from the bank and fell victim to J&C. Ugh. Oh well.

God has been really testing me lately. I always say I have faith that can move mountains, now I guess he's testing me to see if it's true. I believe that everything happens for a reason and nothing lasts longer than a season. But I almost questioned him last night..Why me? But my friend was in the car and told me "You never question you, just learn from whatever it is you're going through and weather that storm." So right now, I'm weathering a storm. It's a tough one that has me over emotional but I'll be fine.

My mom is having a really tough time finacially and she's so bummed about not being able to give my nephew (who she raises) and me a good Christmas. I'm grown, I don't need anything presents under the tree but my nephew is only 7, so he is still just a kid. So yesterday I was out all day Christmas shopping for him and my family. I don't have tons of money but I had enough to make sure he got the things he wanted. Today my mom just broke down and was telling me everything. I feel so helpless..There's nothing I can do to help her, do you know how bad that makes me feel?!

Then this morning I take my car into the shop to see what's wrong with it..It's a brand new car, about a year old and it was making this awful screeching noise....My breakpads were completely gone, so I had to shell out $150 to get them fixed. All I could do is pray. I was thankful I had the money in my savings account to pay for it but I just couldn't understand why now..Christmas EVE??

*sigh* I been on the verge of tears all weekend but I'm suriving. I know trouble doesn't last always so I will be ok. Please pray for me.

I don't wanna make this a woe-is-me post so I'm gonna end it now. Just had to clear my head, my heart is kind of heavy right now.

I hope you all have a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and don't eat too much! Enjoy your family and friends and count your blessings. 'Tis the season!

I think you really need to...

...read gettinfit's last blog entry. It might help you during your crisis of faith.

God bless and Merry Christmas!

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This is one of my absolute favorite songs. As a child of God, we can know and trust that His hand is in every situation, and He will make a way. He does promise that "He will never leave us or fosake us."  I will surely pray for you.  ((((hugs))))

Hugggggssssss

I know sometimes things just pile on top of each other.  Hang in there.  Merry Christmas!!

Hello

Just stopping by to give you this!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

DON'T CRY!

DON'T CRY! ITS GOING TO BE OKAY. THIS IS JUST A TEST OF YOUR FAITH. YOU HAVE TO BE STRONG IT JUST ALL APART OF THE MASTER PLAN! ITS MAKING YOU STRONGER AS A PERSON. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

HEIDI

Hey Girl...

I'm so sorry your are feeling down.  i don't know your exact situation--- but let's just say I do understand.  I'm (((hugging))) you.  That was a wonderful thing you did for your nephew.  I spent money  I probably should have put towards bills for some friends' kids who do not have much.  I hope your Christmast day was good and we are all here for you!!!!

((hugs))

I just wanted to give you some hugs. 

Hiya!

Hope you had a merry Christmas.  I'm sending HUGS your way!

I understand

I know this is a little late, but I just had to comment.  I fully understand the helplessness you feel when you want to help your mom but can't as much as you'd like to.   My mom is going through some serious financial issues also and was not going to be able to give my brother (he's 12) a good Christmas.   It broke my heart!  So I told my husband to take my Coach bag (the one I've been drooling over for months!) back to the store and I'd get my brother some gifts for Christmas with that money.  What do I look like with a $300 purse on my arm and my brother has nothing?  Nuh, uh!  Not while I'm around!

God will bless you for your thoughtfulness--you can count on it!