Tuesday, January 26, 2010
On Determining your Worth in Today's Economy
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I've heard it said that the person who dies with the most toys wins! I say that if you're dead and all the toys are left behind, did you truly win? I don't think so, I don't think toys and things are what I want people to remember me by! That being said, let me tell you that if it takes things to make a person happy then I would say I shouldn't be very happy because I don't have an abundance of things in this world. Of course, I have a roof over my head and food in my cupboards, a bed to sleep in. Worth, my husband of 2 1/2 years has been out of work for more than 18 months and no work in sight as of today. So you say what makes me happy? Well I would say the fact that I have a husband and a family, and let's not forget all my friends that love me, is what makes me happy and fullfilled.
Tomorrow morning, Worth and I have to go to the Bankruptcy Court downtown Atlanta, GA. There we will meet with a Court Trustee that will make a decision whether we get to keep our house and our cars and then it will be up to the true owners of those things, (the banks and creditors), if they are going to allow us to keep them. Am I worried, truthfully, no, am I concerned, yes I would say so but am I going to just break down or give up if the answer we get from them is NO? You bet your boots the answer to that is a LOUD NO! For I do not base my happiness or my value as a person on things or possessions. I along with like minded persons and friends are survivors in this day of failing banks and job losses. We will come through this trial eventually and when we get through it we will be better people for the lessons we have learned from it!
Therefore, I say to you, my friends and family, pray for God's will to be done tomorrow morning but don't feel sorry for me because I am blessed with what I need, maybe not everything I want but it is enough for now! My worth, in God's eyes must have been great because I believe that He sent His only Son to die for me and I don't think He did that for anyone who didn't have value or worth in this world!
Tomorrow morning, Worth and I have to go to the Bankruptcy Court downtown Atlanta, GA. There we will meet with a Court Trustee that will make a decision whether we get to keep our house and our cars and then it will be up to the true owners of those things, (the banks and creditors), if they are going to allow us to keep them. Am I worried, truthfully, no, am I concerned, yes I would say so but am I going to just break down or give up if the answer we get from them is NO? You bet your boots the answer to that is a LOUD NO! For I do not base my happiness or my value as a person on things or possessions. I along with like minded persons and friends are survivors in this day of failing banks and job losses. We will come through this trial eventually and when we get through it we will be better people for the lessons we have learned from it!
Therefore, I say to you, my friends and family, pray for God's will to be done tomorrow morning but don't feel sorry for me because I am blessed with what I need, maybe not everything I want but it is enough for now! My worth, in God's eyes must have been great because I believe that He sent His only Son to die for me and I don't think He did that for anyone who didn't have value or worth in this world!
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- I am a 54 year old fiesty grandmother of 5 wonderful grandchildren, 3 grandaughters and 2 grandsons. I have 4 biological children and 2 step-children with my husband of 2 1/2 years ago.
4 comments:
Keep strong Marie - you and Worth are in my prayers and I hope all goes well for you x
Catriona
Marie, I stopped thinking of material things as a means of making me happy many years ago. It happened as the result of a tragic car accident when one of my friends at church was killed - she was just 38, happily married and with 2 teenage children and with everything to live for.
I was asked by her husband to sing a solo at her funeral (packed church) and I found that a hard thing to do but I did it, even though I was close to tears. It was after I had finished singing that I suddenly thought "I did that for YOU M*****n, not for anyone else nor for any THING that I could be given." I was very forcibly struck by the fact that she apparently had had everything going for her and yet she was, literally, in a box with NOTHING.
It was at that point I realized that it is who I am to myself, to others and to God that is far, far more important than any THING that I could possibly own. Knowing M*****n the way I did, I think she would have been so proud that she helped me along in life in that way, even though it was through such tragic circumstances.
Yes, you and I are survivors - and it is not only us who can learn lessons from life events but those who surround us, be they friends, enemies or simply indifferent to our plight. Just hold your head high, be dignified and remember that the only way from down is UP!
Oh, and keep smiling - everyone will wonder what the heck you have been up to!!!
Irene, I think most people that come near me already wonder what the heck I have been and am up to now! LOL
Things went well in the court today so Praising God for that and what will be happening now that the bankruptcy is almost completed. Just waiting for the letter from the court about the charge-off!
Glad the court hearing went well - you are in my thoughts and prayers
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