I wish we could "live on love". I would never have to worry about my children going hungry, being naked or not having a roof over their head.
While being in graduate school and having a family we have literally "lived on love". And we have been fine and happy. Money is always tight or we don't have any, but we always survive; somehow. I have never regretted the choices we have made or having these children. There is so much love here that we feel wealthy. I wish this was enough.
Its no secret that I really don't like money, but unfortunately its a necessity in this life. (seriously, if I had excess, I would give most of it away) In order to make money, you have to have a job. In case you haven't heard, my husband is currently looking for a job. So, if you know of anyone who could use an econometrician, please let me know.
The past few weeks have been extremely frustrating for me, but starting today I am going to try and be more optimistic and restore my faith that "something will happen" and my family will be fine. Because of the love that I have for my husband and children, I will do whatever it takes for us to survive. Even if that means living in our van, down by the river. (Pheeew... so glad we own the van. Also, it wouldn't be any river around here, because they're nasty, so we'll have to go up north)
P.S. This post was just an outlet for my thoughts and not a plea for pity (why comments are turned off). Please do not pity or feel sorry for us; we'll be fine. Also, there are so many others who are in the same boat and surely more to come in the following year. God help us all.