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Part 2 CTBHHM

Money

8:37 AM, 2006-Nov-9 .. Posted by Lynne

Amy, I see you referenced finances in this post, and you have talked before about "overbuying" and having to face the consequences. Although I'm sure it was miserable, I am so glad you are back on track. I can't tell you how many people I know who are in their late 40s/early 50s who are getting into too much consumer debt.
It's just very sad...these people may not have the time to recover as would someone much younger who catches their mistakes and makes changes.
I really like your menus with costs. I am not that sophisticated yet, but it does set a goal for me to attain. I have never seen anyone do the detail you do. I am now up to planning dinners in advance, but breakfast is "on your own" (my kids are older), and everyone takes lunch except one daughter who buys a small lunch at school. My goal is to be where you are by the middle of 2007.

me too!

10:04 AM, 2006-Nov-9 .. Posted by deedee06

I read CTBHHM last summer and even after 25 years of marriage, I benefitted greatly from what I learned. My daughter is 18 and I think I will get a copy for her for Christmas. I too am married to Mr. Steady and I am SO grateful! Blessings from the Big Sky Country.......Denise (prairiemom)

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10:06 AM, 2006-Nov-9 .. Posted by homesteadinthemaking

Amy,
I too have to say that you are inspiring when it comes to meal management. Thank you for sharing your story. I think we could probably all stand improvement in the submission department. I know I could.
Blessings,
Trixi

Just want to add..

11:21 AM, 2006-Nov-9 .. Posted by mominpa

I too am reading this right now..(only on Ch 5) and when you mentioned you are content..that made me want to share... this is one thing I have learned already through this book.

We too have had 2 losses and financial problems (MAJOR) etc...but our marriage has faired VERY well...and I consider our marriage a VERY good one...

However when I read the chapter about JOY...that hit home..am I joyful? NO... I am content...I have learned to be very content... but I need more joy.. and the book mentioned (or atleast I received from reading it) that to have the joy it takes more than contentment we need to SPEAK THANKSGIVING. That really hit home for me personally. Yes, I think I am pretty okay at contentment... but I need to VOICE my thankfulness for what we have...and that will produce JOY!

Thanks for sharing... I may have to blog about this too...

http://homeschoolblogger.com/mominpa/

From Amy W

4:13 PM, 2006-Nov-9 .. Posted by YPAmy5

Thanks for the lovely comments! I am wanting to geta copy of the book for my 26 yr old sister too. Right now I am praying that the Lord would soften her heart to the message of the book.
Thank you for encouraging me too!
I appreciate it!