There was a point, about two years ago, when it seemed everyone was losing their jobs, consumer debt was at its peak, and the sky was simultaneously falling, and we all freaked out.
The country (not the government, obviously) cut our spending, started saving and stockpiling - just waiting for the hammer to fall.
I have to admit, there was even some mild panic in my household. Government jobs have always been stable. Even if the public servant is underpaid, at least the job is fairly reliable. But police officers, teachers – even they were losing their jobs. What would we do if we lost everything? Our house, cars, jobs, insurance…Where would we live? How would we eat?
Someone I know of got the word last week that their 4 year old daughter’s cancer had returned and there was nothing further the doctor’s could do. Makes financial trouble pale in comparison, doesn’t it? Something hit me two years ago and I’ve repeated it to my brother-in-law, Techy, at least twelve hundred times. “As long as you have your family and your health, what does it matter?”
Yes, bankruptcy would be terrible, wouldn’t wish it on anyone. I can’t imagine what it would feel like to watch your all your worldly possessions be sold off to the highest bidder. But there are people out there whose children have leukemia. They’d gladly trade places with someone who was only dealing with a foreclosure.
So yes, we’re all here to help each other get out financial trouble. And there will be moments that it’s hopeless, frustrating, overwhelming and maybe down right devastating.
Just take a moment - thank the good Lord, and remember there are people out there who would gladly step in your shoes.
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