Southern Antique: God ALWAYS provides!

    I often catch myself worrying about things way too much. Worrying is like torturing yourself except in a mental way. I even wish that things were different sometimes because of the tough life we all live, but then I have to remind myself that God put me where I am in life. We only struggle sometimes just to make us stronger. I learn from my downfalls and pick right back up.
    Work has been extremely slow lately which has lead me to less labor. I have worked about 3 times in the past two weeks when I normally am a full time worker. (I work in a banquet hall where business is on and off.) I worry and worry about finances constantly, which has lead me to this post. Obviously, since I haven't been working much lately, bills are constantly on my mind. At the age of 21 you would think that it wouldn't be as hard as it is, but I will say that I am proud of the life I have lived because my parents have taught me to be extremely responsible and independent.
    I think all of us worry about finances often, but when the time comes to pay that bill, somehow the money is there. GOD ALWAYS PROVIDES. It's just so weird how this time that I have been out of work ended up around my birthday in which I received money as a gift from some very giving people in my life. Sometimes you just don't realize how generous people really can be until you step back and think about what you have been given. In the end, we have to pay all thanks to the good lord above.
     I remember last semester sitting in my marriage and family class and being taught about money and finances inside marriage. I have worked and worked and worked for a little extra money just to have what I WANT and don't NEED. I learned a lot in that class. We often work overtime and extra hours just to buy the things that we want instead of spending time with the people that matter the most, friends and family. Time is more important than money and using that time wisely is definitely more important than money. I think that sometimes we let the thought of money take over our minds and get too caught up in a selfish behavior. We become very materialistic and don't realize the things that really matter. Is it going to matter what you look like in heaven? Are people going to judge you in heaven? Just ask yourself, do you really need all the finest clothes, jewelry, electronics, etc.
    In the end, I am very thankful for the things that I have been given in life and the struggles that I have gone through. It has only taught me more and more about life. I have to put my faith in God and he will always pull me through! God is so good!
    Just a few pictures to make anyone smile are these three little sweet babies that have recently been a blessing in my family; and of course my sweet brother that I love dearly!

Little Jack! Ready for football; he's a cowboys fan!

Camryn! She is a twin to Jack! She's also ready for football! "I need some pom poms momma!"

and my little Kayleigh bear! She's learning to jibber jabber!

I miss these kiddos so much! I wish I didn't live so far away. It's about a 10 hour drive to Kayleigh and maybe 8 to Jack and Camryn! Sweetest babies alive. My other cousin has one on the way and I am so excited! He lives like 30 mins from me too! :D