Extended Family

One thing that has been difficult and is easily forgotten is the effect that all of this has had on our extended family. In the past we tried to hide our problems from them. Not so much now, I felt they needed to know in order for the accountability and support structure that was needed to get through this.

I have told my parents, his parents, my sister and even my co-workers about the situation. There have not been any negative reactions, but there have been consequences.

I know for my family they are sad for me. They feel like my husband has abandoned adult responsibilities and that I am shouldering a burden. It is a strain on their relationships with my husband, and at times mine with theirs. They have to be allowed their own responses and anger, but sometimes I wish they could see how much I know God is helping us through this. I did not leave my husband, I am not sure they view our relationship as stable, but the support they have provided is so appreciated.

I pray those relationships will improve after this situation too. I think it is important for families to allow each other to fall and still be there for each other. I know we are truly blessed that ours has been that way. I know it is not always easy for them.

On the financial front we are making it on a prayer. It has been truly amazing ends meet by the grace of God.

Yesterday we actually received two credit card offers. They were awful. One was a mileage card, right that is a stable financial decision now. The other card wanted $30 to even open the account and a starting interest rate of 19.50%. Call me crazy, but I have enough debt, now sorry credit offers are going to help us now. I would like to learn more about the Christian debt principles and the bank on yourself classes if anyone has information it would be greatly appreciated.