tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post5145825594091408692..comments2024-03-27T22:27:26.202-04:00Comments on The Legacy of Home: Hard TimesMrs. Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13265603931136498066noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-91786166098373909852013-04-24T20:18:31.829-04:002013-04-24T20:18:31.829-04:00I'm sorry that your family is going through so...I'm sorry that your family is going through so much right now, but know that the Lord is more than able to make a way to meet the need. I ordered your book 'Mother's Faith' and it arrived today. We have our own little set of troubles and it centers around our 17-year-old son and troubles within our marriage. We will be lifting you all up in prayer here. Please do the same for us. God bless you, Sweet Sister!Rebecca Knoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07867206090978570737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-39662233010859857432013-04-24T16:19:21.598-04:002013-04-24T16:19:21.598-04:00I can only sympathize. Hubby and I lost EVERYTHIN...I can only sympathize. Hubby and I lost EVERYTHING during the financial meltdown of the last few years, coupled with my cancer diagnosis. With God's grace, we are back on our feet, but it was a blow. Have you ever perused the blog "The Prudent Homemaker?" She makes a very good case for building a good pantry as a hedge against hard times. I hope things will look up for you soon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-1157257346745821182013-04-24T00:26:22.860-04:002013-04-24T00:26:22.860-04:00Lord, I pray you relieve the White's distress ...Lord, I pray you relieve the White's distress and provide exceedingly and above what they ask or think. We too are always trying to outrun this underemployment. Your candid post lets me know others in the body of Christ are suffering too. I tend to feel like I'm the only one. I will pray for you dear sister. I enjoy your blog very much. Lyndhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10883842062677155072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-70222614630615982632013-04-23T20:55:40.459-04:002013-04-23T20:55:40.459-04:00Mrs. White, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I...Mrs. White, you are in my thoughts and prayers. It seems poverty is quite an epidemic with homeschooling families. We give up so much to stay home, teach and love our children. I am learning my own lessons these days: going without, learning to make (and keep) a budget. <br /><br />The Lord always blesses those who trust in Him throughout their trials. It helps us to grow in our faith... and somehow it even pays the bills--in one way or another! ;-)JudyZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14080100386157712839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-7459672784794543092013-04-23T17:08:39.560-04:002013-04-23T17:08:39.560-04:00Dear Lady, I am sorry for your recent trials. I ho...Dear Lady, I am sorry for your recent trials. I hope you feel better soon. After reading your post, I had to smile about the plumbers situation, because at least one of the things we never had to worry about in the mountains was needing a plumber--no running water! We relied on rain barrels and hauled in drinking water. We heated our bath and cleaning water on the wood stove in the winter, and on a campfire in the summer. So you can imagine just how very thankful we have been since moving back home, where running water is a normal thing. Again--I pray you will be better soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-78565712140664703702013-04-23T17:03:41.055-04:002013-04-23T17:03:41.055-04:00Hello Mrs. White.
Though it is tough and you'r...Hello Mrs. White.<br />Though it is tough and you're being hit hard......I will rejoice the day I can say I have no debt!!!<br />You have a big hallelujah there.<br /><br />That is awesome. You are victorious.<br />Thinking about you. <br /><br />There's gonna come a day when these hardships will be a thing of the past. May we both be of good cheer and have a jolly personality.<br /><br />Doing my best for breakthrough and praying for you.<br /><br />Your friend,<br />d<br />Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08019741103496608961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-6822207407720666702013-04-23T14:18:35.258-04:002013-04-23T14:18:35.258-04:00Dear Mrs. White,
We are all too familiar with &qu...Dear Mrs. White,<br /><br />We are all too familiar with "hard times" and y'all are in our prayers.<br /><br />Although I must admit the when I read of you living in a rural area and the plumber coming out to your home, I was jealous. We also live in a VERY rural area and I've been trying for 3 weeks to get a plumber out to my house - they won't even return my phone calls!<br /><br />Hang in there - spring is on it's way and you will soon enjoy basking in the warm sunshine.<br /><br />Mrs.BMrs. B, a very peculiar personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03579160731517930694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-87507203411435037662013-04-23T12:46:05.544-04:002013-04-23T12:46:05.544-04:00I just teared up reading this because it was as if...I just teared up reading this because it was as if I could have written it, just changed a few things here and there. Being steadfast takes courage and the Lord is giving your heart the courage and the tenacity to rebuild. I've done that. Water & Gas & Phone companies don't work with people like they used to, deadlines come and they turn them irregardless of the situations, then say its the machines. But one day I felt I wanted to just give it up and throw in the towel and say you win, I can't win. Tears fell hard and the Lord came to my rescue once again, he provided with money I didn't expect and it covered what I needed. I haven't given up since then! I'm learning to budget. Sorry this is so long but just had to say!!! been there; done that.Oklahoma Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11398003898859621693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-61424604745039697722013-04-23T11:37:02.538-04:002013-04-23T11:37:02.538-04:00Dear Mrs White
My heart goes out to you during th...Dear Mrs White <br />My heart goes out to you during this "challenging" time. You and your family will be in my prayers. I never fail to be encouraged by your posts, and truly appreciate you sharing the good times and sometimes not-so easy times. <br /><br />I too, know what it's like to have something break down or wear out and wonder where we will find the money to fix it. It isn't easy, especially when it's a necessary item. I understand what you mean about being grateful for running water! It is truly a very large blessing and one that it is easy to take for granted. <br /><br />God Bless You<br />XAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-84478092873310413892013-04-23T10:51:21.735-04:002013-04-23T10:51:21.735-04:00Hang in there! Spring is on the way, even if it do...Hang in there! Spring is on the way, even if it does not feel like it just yet. It will warm up and your house won't feel so cold. You might be able to work out a payment plan with the electric company. I live in a state close to yours and our electric provider allows customers who are typically in good standing to make payment arrangements if their bills get out of hand. You can also have a budget plan set up where they average your costs for a year and spread them over 12 months, so the bills aren't as bad during times of high use. With your medical issues, there may be some hardship assistance, and you might be able to be placed on a registry that prohibits shut-offs for longer than typical. The best thing to do is just call them right away, before things get any worse, and ask what is available. You might also qualify for some heating assistance, if not now, next winter, when they start accepting applications again. I know you may not want to accept that, but it is there for working families. It gets so cold around here, almost everyone struggles in some way with the heat in the winter, and many people, even some with very nice houses, need heating assistance. Our gas company and electric providers will even visit a home and suggest ways to make it more energy efficient, and depending on income, they sometimes do the work for very low cost, which is a huge help to homeowners. You are right not to go into debt, as that would just make things more difficult. You may be able to find some help online. My sister recently ran into a high electrical repair quote for her home. She looked online found a very reasonable contractor, who charged much less than everyone else. It might be worthwhile to call around to see who can help with the repairs you need. The calls cost nothing and you might find the help you need for much less.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-63775984381015509922013-04-23T10:38:56.051-04:002013-04-23T10:38:56.051-04:00As Angie stated, it does seem that we're in a ...As Angie stated, it does seem that we're in a storm, just coming out of a storm, or going into one. We certainly appreciate the lulls but more often than not it seems that we are in the middle of a storm. Sometimes I just get so worn down from it... the constant pressure, not being able to get ahead for all the things going wrong, constantly scrimping and saving. As Christians we have to continually look to the Lord and hold on to our faith, and He does provide. But I still worry and still have stressful moments and concerns and I wish I could completely hand all of that over to God. Praying for you and your family, Mrs. White... may He watch over you and ease your burden! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05847448279907160335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-16771327172761330632013-04-23T10:02:05.477-04:002013-04-23T10:02:05.477-04:00I'm so sorry for everything you are going thro...I'm so sorry for everything you are going through right now. Your willingness to share has greatly encouraged me today as we struggle through our latest financial crisis. Take good care of yourself and please know you and your family are in my prayers today.<br /><br />In His Love,<br />BonnieBonnienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-7494473355834548982013-04-23T09:47:18.260-04:002013-04-23T09:47:18.260-04:00We went through our "hard times" back in...We went through our "hard times" back in November and December. God is faithful to provide but it doesn't make it any easier when you're going through it. Praying extra blessings your way.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04643935650128022873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-37657814829033395522013-04-23T09:34:28.297-04:002013-04-23T09:34:28.297-04:00Hugs!
I'm sorry you're going through all ...Hugs!<br /><br />I'm sorry you're going through all that you are. It seems we're in a storm, just coming out of a storm, or going right into one. <br /><br />Our family is in that "lower class/poverty" area, and it gets rough. God blesses with enough, what we need, and ideas and ways to make those things stretch to cover a family. He sure makes us thankful for the things we have, grateful when abundance comes, and mindful to still give thanks when times are very lean. <br /><br />Isn't God good? :)Mrs. Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04836958019709681764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718905863879655459.post-1428753691044186792013-04-23T09:13:06.189-04:002013-04-23T09:13:06.189-04:00I'm so sorry for all of these expenses that ha...I'm so sorry for all of these expenses that have come upon you at the same time.<br /><br />I can't imagine being so cold and I'm guessing it's what attributes to your body not feeling well.<br /><br />I just posted today about a money issue. <br /><br />Your post has prompted me to think of times when we were hardpressed, yet blessed by simplicity.<br /><br />I pray God's provision for you this week - both physically and financially!<br /><br />Blessings to you:)<br />Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175369457303282525noreply@blogger.com