September 16, 2005
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It never rains....but it pours.
Well life just hit deep doo-doo here. We had to fill up our propane tank so we can heat the house.
We knew it was going to be expensive, and had budgeted accordingly. It was DOUBLE what we estimated. $1000.
And as we don't have credit with the gas company we had to come up with it out of pocket.
We now have ZERO money in our account and its a week until the next pay day.
The GEO as you know is driving on borrowed time, and well we have places we have to get between now and then and only about a half a tank of gas in the van. Not counting that the GEO has to be filled at least once to get Rob and forth from work.
We have a 1,000 credit line on our checking account to prevent us from bouncing. Unfortunately we shall have to use it this week. Which means of course that pay day will be less.
And we needed it to be more so we could pay for the GEO.
UGH!
And while I was still reeling from that my dentist bill came in...$355. And I still don't have my crown in....
I'm just overwhelmed.
The irony in all of this...is if the Geo had waited 2 months to die and we were living in Clallam Bay we could have just ditched it and Rob could have walked to work.
He can't drive the van to work. It costs $80 plus to fill it, and he would have to fill it every 2 days. We're kind of out of options.....
I don't exactly see a light out of this tunnel right now. I mean yeah we have food, and a house, and so on, but how am I supposed to keep the house warm this winter.
Suddenly I'm extremely worried. And trying so hard not to give into it.
It would all make more sense financially if we could move....
Except we can't move today.
Shoot we haven't even gotten ahold of the land owner.
And how are we supposed to afford the move?
Can I pray that it will be a warm winter? Or maybe the kids and I will move into the bedroom and bag the gas heat. Which as you know isn't really an option.
Trying hard to find the silver lining...not really seeing it right now.
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Hugs. I turned the heat on today....now, I think I better check the percentage and be ready to scream when they come to fill the propane tank.
**hugs**
Methinks a warm winter would be great.
:heartbeat: Praying for you guys!
Question ---- do you have a wood burning stove? If so, do you have wood? Does you dad know where there is some 'dry' wood? That would help.
{{{HUGS}}} I wish I could help you out. Is there anyone that could give you a short term loan, or maybe that you could borrow a car from? Up until recently, we loaned our Subaru out since it was an extra car. I'll pray for some relief for you, and guidance.
Hi, I just came across your iste from the Big Families are Great Blogring. Your profile said you like talking about adoption, so I thought I would write and say hello. My husband and I adopted 4 siblings a year ago. They are now 5,4,3, and 1. I wish I had something helpful to say to you. I know that wood or coal burning stoves are much less expensive than gas heat, but that doesn't help much if you don't have a wood burning stove or a coal burning oven. The only thing I can say is that my experience has taught me that no matter how faint the silver lining may be, it is always there. Some of the best things in my life have come from the seeds of some of the worst moments. Good Luck and Best Wishes.:wave:
OH, sounds like God is up to something GOOD :wave:... don't you just wish His timing was ours? wink
Sending prayers your way.... prayers of calming, wisdom, and protection.
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