Debt is Dumb?!?
Who would of known that here I would be sitting at my dining room table typing up a blog..me, Mindy, wife of Marcus, mother of 3 adorable little ones, writing about debt of all things. I'm not sure anyone would have guessed this. But, you see, here we are nonetheless.
Being at home, surrounded by the walls, sheltered from the outside world, gives me plenty of time to think, rethink and yet think again. This week I am digging, retrieving, and collecting information on debt...Getting into it, getting out of it, and staying away from it.
My first reference, oddly enough, is an ancient book. Yes, you guessed it; The B-I-B-L-E. And yes, it is the book for me! :) So far I have located 2 scriptures that really stuck out to me. They are not only hard to read and digest but I am tempted not to follow them! Hey, I am just being honest.
The American Culture is really not helping me try to be stressfree or debt free. Actually, they are teasing me, entising me, and trying to get me to get into debt deeper. Let's take a look at what I've found. America suggests "Why wait?" , "You deserve it!" "Have it your way". Oh yes, I had it my way and it isn't much way in it.
" KEEP OUT OF DEBT. OWE NO MAN ANYTHING, EXCEPT TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER. FOR HE WHO LOVES HIS NEIGHBOR HAS FUFILLED THE LAW". Interesting.
I don't know about you but this I how I took it. Okay. mindy. Keep out of debt. That means no credit cars, no car loans, and no mortgage. What no mortgage? Okay that is what it says. Owe NO man anything--hmm, I've broken that one. Ahhhhh, love one another. Okay now I can do that. (I did have _ _ _ live with me. :)
And that's not all. Get this. The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is a slave to the lender. Prov 22:7
Yes, I have felt the pull, the tug, and the suffication of being the slave. The constant phone calls, the overwhelming letters in the mail to collect past due amounts, and even the emails listing the consequences, and the sleepless nights.
Thankfully, I am ready to apply this bible thing to my life and see what happens. The next time I "feel" like taking a loan I will scream NOOOO!! In a good way of coarse. I encourage you to encourage me and help me say NOOO!
With all that said, I encourage you to think twice before you sign on the line one more time. :)
Estoy muy feliz de que son amigas.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
"The Real Deal" Nov 16th, 2010
Tuesday
Less is more with children.
Throughout the day I make choices on when to repeat things, when to state them once, and when to say nothing at all. It may surprise you when I say this...it is a challenge for me. It is in my nature to talk, give orders, and watch people listen to me. However, after being home for 3 yrs with my children I have learned that they have their own agenda and they did not make me a copy.
The power of words still amaze me. Not just the way I choose to state the obvious, but the amount of amps I choose to use...whisper, talk, shout, scream! Each one has its appropriate time. Remembering this is key.
Adios!
Less is more with children.
Throughout the day I make choices on when to repeat things, when to state them once, and when to say nothing at all. It may surprise you when I say this...it is a challenge for me. It is in my nature to talk, give orders, and watch people listen to me. However, after being home for 3 yrs with my children I have learned that they have their own agenda and they did not make me a copy.
The power of words still amaze me. Not just the way I choose to state the obvious, but the amount of amps I choose to use...whisper, talk, shout, scream! Each one has its appropriate time. Remembering this is key.
Adios!
Monday, November 15, 2010
"The Real Deal" Monday Nov. 15th, 2010
This is the beginning of me blogging. I thought I would give it a try so here it is! A little about my day and of course a little spanish lesson.
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Mondays are always interesting. The start of a brand new week. We are always hoping this week will be better than the last, that the days will go by faster, the evenings slower, and the nights quieter.
Being a stay at home mother, or rather "The Family Manager" as I like to call myself, can be at times pretty insane. There are so many different hats that must be worn in order for the show to go on. This week I am going to be getting my hands wet as I explore all the things us moms encounter.
Along the way to exploring new things I will be including some real life events from those in my house, new sayings I've picked up and new ideas I've learned.
Tune in for "The Real Deal" daily. Buenos Noches
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Mondays are always interesting. The start of a brand new week. We are always hoping this week will be better than the last, that the days will go by faster, the evenings slower, and the nights quieter.
Being a stay at home mother, or rather "The Family Manager" as I like to call myself, can be at times pretty insane. There are so many different hats that must be worn in order for the show to go on. This week I am going to be getting my hands wet as I explore all the things us moms encounter.
Along the way to exploring new things I will be including some real life events from those in my house, new sayings I've picked up and new ideas I've learned.
Tune in for "The Real Deal" daily. Buenos Noches
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