Back To Work

After 6 weeks away, I returned to work today. I was a little worried that I would forget things, make big mistakes, or feel like I didn't belong. Of course none of that happened; I jumped right in and after about an hour, it didn't feel like I was away at all. Everyone was so kind to me, happy to have me back, and excited that Justin is doing so well.

I haven't really written about my finances much, but I will say a little bit here. Being without a paycheck for awhile has been a hardship. I won't get a full check for a few weeks, so it is not over yet. Though I was not being paid, my bills were still generating! Rent is still due, and we still have to eat. I am probably going to struggle for many months to catch up. I am usually very frugal, but I have had to be extremely tight since October, to try to get this done. We even skipped Christmas gifts this year to save money.

And here is the honest truth about it. I would have done it over again. I have been SO blessed to have six weeks to spend with my son. That has been worth so much more than money! We were together 24/7 for weeks and got along famously. We had great talks, long walks, big laughs, some painful circumstances, silly times, hard times, amazing activities, shared our dreams, plotted a really good book that is in the works, learned a lot about a lot of things, made some new friends and felt much peace in the storm. What is that worth? Zillions.

So my credit takes a ding, my utilities get behind, I get little texts that my cell bill is due. No big deal. None of that matters in the long run. But my son matters. More than anything.

I have a Provider. God cares for me, for my sons, even for my work and my pay. I need not worry about things. He will walk alongside us all the way, and provide what we need, not just during bad times, but also during the good times. He made a way for us.