Pondering Pennies Past & Present
Posted by Hallee on Dec 10, 2009 in biblical manhood, Biblical womanhood, Budgeting, Housekeeping, Life, Marriage, Stewardship |
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I am SO the opposite! I LOVE making budgets, having charts, figuring out where and how money is going. (STICKING to my budget is an entirely different issue :) )
I DO have to say that when money gets tight, it DOES make the job a bit less enjoyable.
Just inputting the receipts into my household account stresses me out, Steph. I admire the fact that you enjoy it!
Oh, Hallee~ How alike we are in this capacity!;the whole story, in fact, as you well know. I’ve lived poorer beyond poor as a single mother to a baby/toddler before my husband came along. This story brought back a lot of memories, and while they are painful, I enjoy relishing in where we are now and I enjoy relishing in the heartache of that time. I know that sounds strange, however, it taught me lessons that are so important and I never want to forget that experience. That journey aids in the compassion, understanding, and “heart” I feel and I don’t think I would otherwise have if it weren’t for the true *empathy* I am able to give others. It’s a lovely gesture to be sympathetic to people, however, to genuinely have walked in those same pair of shoes is something else all together. I distinctly remember having one box of Cheez-its to last a whole week for breakfast, lunch, and supper because I had to buy Riley formula. That was the lowest financial point of my life and I felt guilty for having a toddler who had to reap the repercussions of that terrible time. Alas, came a wonderful person, man, and father not only for Riley, but for the two subsequent angels we’ve been blessed with. Thanks so much for sharing this story! Love you, M.
Meg, I had no idea that you had been a single mom at one point! Your husband and your beautiful kids make such a picture perfect family :)
Both your stories touch me because they are similar to mine. Don’t we love these wonderful men who step in to be a father? Not only to a toddler, but also to the new children we have shared together.
Our men rock. ♥
I wish we all lived next door to each other. :(
I’m glad I could inspire a post of yours…though I’m sorry it made you cringe to read mine. He he. I felt like you do for a long time, so I completely understand your thoughts. And I think that someday when we’re rich and famous (ha), I will probably still hoard out of habit too. It’s awesome that Gregg takes care of all of that for you. I do wish my guy was a little bit more responsible with money (and by that I mean him keeping me in line too), but I’m sure that will come with time. We’re learning, slowly but surely.
Having it all on paper is an amazing learning tool. Just tracking my household expenses to the penny (like, breaking down every receipt into categories and inputting that expenditure for that category into the computer) has taught me areas that I overspend and places were I could so easily cut out. Now I think twice before spending, just so that I don’t needlessly spend.
God knows us so well, including our individual strengths and weaknesses. It sounds like He did a great job pairing the two of you together!
He did, absolutely. ♥ Thank you.
What a blessing to have a husband who is so responsible! We use online banking as well, and have several “accounts” (like an envelope system) for the various categories we need money for. It makes things such a breeze! My husband took over paying the bills a few years ago, and I agree with you – it took such stress off my shoulders! It is nice only having to worry about the grocery and clothing budget :-)