It seems as though a new vehicle may be in my future. I can't even write about this situation right now as it is too frustrating. This morning though, Andrew and I went out to start the vehicle and it wouldn't start. A vehicle is not in the budget right now as it has been a very expensive year.
I won't lie, there have been a lot of times this year when I've felt sorry for myself and almost felt like our family is being punished. It's been a hard year, and I've worked really, really hard at trying to keep things in perspective, especially here at Christmas.
However, this week has been a stark reminder that our family is healthy, and that is what really matters. I know that, of course, but sometimes, when finances smack you in the face, it can be hard to remember. This year though, so many others can't say the same about their family's health. At the beginning of the calendar year, a student at my school lost her mom to cancer. We had two other families deal with a cancer diagnosis of their mom. A young woman whom I've known her entire life (she is younger and I remember when she was born) just found out this month that her husband has a very aggressive cancer, and the prognosis isn't good. He might have another two years here, and their children are very, very young. A schoolmate of mine reported this week that her 21-year-old son who was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year has been told there isn't anything left to do, and it was recommended that palliative care be called in. They have found a trial in Chicago, but the reality is that Jordan needs a Christmas miracle. While I firmly believe that is possible, I understand the horror and fear Karie and her family are facing. Karie's family has already faced a horrible tragedy nearly 30 years ago, and it breaks my heart that they have to go through another one again.
So yes, my family is healthy and I'm eternally grateful. It will be okay. We will figure things out. And we have an amazing (and healthy) family to walk it with us!
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