Getting Involved

Jason and I have been wanting to get more involved in our community, so last week we attended a city county council meeting for our annual budget. Our mayor has been really shady in writing and trying to pass the budget, so needless to say the meeting was heated. The city council members were split in their ability to stand up and be assertive. I was disappointed in the ones that just rolled over. However, 4 council members stood up for justice and truth, and in return, they were attacked by the mayor. So one of those council members held a open public meeting for citizens to ask questions about the budget last night and that meeting was even more heated. I say all this to encourage all bloggers and friends to not be ignorant. Be informed. Check out what your elected officials are doing. They are making decisions using our tax money to forward their desires. Now I know I can't make a blanket statement about all politicians because I met several men and women with integrity last night, but ignorance is not bliss. If you vote (and you should), be informed. Know what they believe in, if they are honest. Empty promises do nothing to better anything.

Trying to be Debt Free

I have been listening to Dave Ramsey every afternoon that I can and I am desperately trying to get debt free. I am beginning to see that the forces of this world are fighting hard to keep me down. I will be triumphant -- with the Lord's help. And I wanted to encourage my fellow bloggers as I encourage myself. Here is some things I have learned. Sometimes earning more money just makes you spend more. Learn to live on less. Also try try try to create an emergency fund of atleast $1000 to keep you going on the road to financial freedom for those unfortunate mishaps of car repairs or broken glasses. I say all this in hopes that I will soon take my own advice and that my husband will get as fired up about it as I am. Good luck to all and May God shower us with his blessings. Please leave any tips for have.