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A Timely Article

Submitted by DivaJean on November 20, 2007 - 05:46.

Last night, I was quite a bit upset to find out that my family qualifies for Christmas Bureau charity. Tnis is where toys, clothing, goods, and food are given to families in need based on finances. As I have repeatedly said- we are a family of 6 living on one income- MINE. I started to feel like maybe I'm NOT providing the best for my family and started rethinking the whole income/thrift equation.

It's more than a matter of pride for me. I DO provide for my family- in ways of time, attention, and thrift. I am teaching them how to manage money- not expect a handout at the holidays. As a matter of fact, we tend to be the biggest givers when the holiday giving tree goes up at our church.

We have learned to make do and rework just about anything as needed. We are far richer than imaginable.

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