We came home from a lovely weekend visiting with my parents and celebrating my dad's 75th birthday, to a hot house. Yup, our A/C is broken. Now, it was broken two weeks ago and we spent several hundred dollars. Now, it's just not in the budget. I have someone coming out tomorrow, just on the off chance that it's something affordable, but honestly, it's not looking good.
Mark lost a third of his income July 1. Now for some people that might not be a big deal, for us? Devastating. Truly. We did not have any to spare, let alone a third.
Then, we got the lovely news that I have lost one of the kids I watch. Now, come hell or high water, I can't seem to find another child to watch. August 16 college bills are mailed. We owe over a thousand dollars in medical bills. Julianna needs braces, truly needs. Her bite is awful, a detriment to her health. Christmas is right around the corner...
A new air conditioner is just not on the horizon. People do it right? You don't need air conditioning. I know this, but I also know it's hard when your hubby's grumpy because it's hot, your kids are whining and crying and can't sleep because it's hot, and there's no end in sight to the endless string of bad financial luck.
Know there's no help to be had, sometimes it just helps to vent a little. Prayers would be greatly appreciated that somehow we're able to keep treading. Eventually, it has to get better, it's just a matter of trying to hang on until then.
Update...well, I sucked it up, called the a/c people and had them come out. Since it had been just 2 weeks since the last time they came, they agreed to waive the service fee. We now have a/c again, hopefully for a long time to come. I know a/c is not a necessity, but it was pretty hard watching Mark working so hard last night and feeling like he couldn't provide for his family. A/C doesn't solve all of that, but it helps make things seem more normal.
Still would appreciate prayers, we're keeping the balls going around and around in the air, but honestly it's getting harder all the time. If I could just find another child to watch it would make a huge difference. I have an ad coming out in the local paper this week, hopefully I'll get a lead off that.
I have 1 husband and 4 kids, 28, 20, 11 and 9...I'll be doing the mom thing forever, hence 4evermom.
10 comments:
I FEEL for you.
Praying for some good "unexpected" relief to come your way.
Very sorry.
Praying lots and lots for you guys! Sometimes it's just so hard to stay positive. Hang in there.
fyi...our air guy is coming out tomorrow too. It's currently 83* inside...feeling like 133! I'm sure you know the feeling!!
I'm so sorry that everything is hitting at once; sending you some prayers!
Yes it is possible to live without A/C. We have to do it because defence housing authority doesn't think it's necessary (Our summer temps often soar above 35C/95f - and still 30C at midnight!)
But when you're used to it, it would be really hard to do without. We have pedestal fans in each bedroom for a bit of relief at night, and these are fairly cheap. You can move them around the house as needed too.
I am amazed that you get such cold, snowy winters but then the high summer temps too! (We get cold winters, but no snow.)
Hoping it's an easy fix and the financial side of life starts to look up soon.
Oh wow, I know what you mean I really do. I didn't have a car for about 4 months at the end of last year and people would say oh you have to have a car! And I would say, if I can't afford a car I cant buy a car.
And people looked at me like I had three heads.
I don't think people get that sometimes the money just isnt there. Really isn't there and getting or not getting isnt about preference, its about not there.
I feel for you and hope it works out
Tracy
I hear ya.
When it rains is pours. I am so sorry. I know how stressful that is.
Prayers for you and your family, that you can feel and see God working in your life and providing what you need.
*HUGS*
There must be some reason this is happening to you. I'm sure you'd love to know what it is.
Prayers going out your way.
UNCLE, UNCLE, UNCLE!!! Oye do you deserve a break. A serious serious break!
Sending great vibes your way. Thinking of you my friend. xx
I just hurt reading what you're getting hit with. I wish I was closer so that I could bring soup over (soup solves everything). (hugs)
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