My husband and I have our own Auto Transport Business, and things are so slow right now that we do not have enough money to pay our bills. Our business is going very well, we just hit a bump in the road and now I am so stressed out, I am having a hard time getting into the christmas spirit. We have 4 children and they gave me their christmas list about a month ago, and I just don't know how I am going to do it. I don't want them to be disappointed. I also suffer from an anxiety disorder, and I am allergic to all of the medication they prescribe for that, so I feel like I am going to have a nervous breakdown. My kids see me all stressed out all the time, and it is affecting them too, which makes me feel even worse. I just want to be able to get enough work to pay our bills, and get my kids something for christmas, and be able to cope with this anxiety I am going through. We don't have any family where we live, which makes it even harder. Please pray for us...Thank You
2006-12-12 10:55:50 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
don't worry you will definently be in my prayers. God has a way of making every thing o.k. even when things are rough. In the mean time just be thankful for what the Lord has given you and when ever you look at your children just be grateful that God has blessed you with children that will love you no matter what they get for Christmas! You are in my thoughts and prayers!
2006-12-12 11:08:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
I can identify with being in finacial distress during the holiday season, my fiance just got a really great job after being laid off for some time, of course he does not get paid for a month!! talk about good and bad well we are counting down the weeks and will be buying very inexpensive Christmas presents, also I don't know the age of your kids and they might be at that age where they want all the expensive toys or they may be younger, like my daughter where she will be happy with anything i give her. Also try shopping at walmart or target or ebay, that may help :)
2006-12-15 19:39:54 · answer #2 · answered by maria m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only help I can give will cost you but a few dollars, try and buy some Clary Sage (salvia scalerea) aromatherapy oil and either put some on your pillow, or a room oil burner, or even some in the bath when running it, also you might want to try either Ylang Ylang or Violet oils, the Calry Sage will let you get a good nights rest (WARNING: do not drive for 4 hours after using it) it is also good to knock sick kids out too - just 3 or 4 drops either end of their pillow at night.
2006-12-12 19:03:10 · answer #3 · answered by Master U 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh, my gosh. I will pray for you definately. I have been there and it isn't easy. Take care of yourself. Think back to your favourite Christmases. Do you remember all the gifts, or do you remember the good times with your family. Your children will be fine. Children are smarter than we give them credit for. Things will look up soon. They always do. God bless you. (hugs)
2006-12-12 19:01:18 · answer #4 · answered by cclleeoo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pray to God through Christ you Savior. Ask God for anything, He will answer, just have the faith He will answer. When you ask God for something, you must expect an answer. It cannot be an empty prayer-per say. God will not be tested. He told us He would take care of us and He will. Pray for God's knowledge and wisdom, ask Him to give it to you. He will. He will show you how to get your life back on track. I hope and pray God bestowes you and yours with His Grace.
2006-12-12 19:16:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Abba, Father,
Bless this daughter of Your's peace and tranquility. Show her that no matter happens You are still on the throne. If it be Your will, grant them a financial blessing. Grant this family a joyous holiday season.
B'shem Y'shua
2006-12-12 19:01:03 · answer #6 · answered by Shalvia 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I will be praying for you, sister. I have anxiety myself, and it is sooo hard some days. But God tells us not to fear, but to pray and trust Him. And He also says He has provided for the birds, and so he will provide for us. I know sometimes even the word of God is little consolation when you feel so lost. You will be in my prayers. :)
2006-12-12 19:01:52 · answer #7 · answered by Jennifer W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do this....this is fun. I grew up very poor. Christmas gifts are not
what Christmas is about. It is about the birth of our savior. If your
Children still believe in Santa and you have no stockings, take two
pairs of pantyhose and cut the panties off and fill the leg parts...these will stretch to about 6 feet or more...do this while they are asleep and fill them with these items ....and in this order.... First item...a soda pop!, Second item...fruit or fruit snacks, Third item.... candy, Fourth item... coins, Fifth item.... a calendar beginning with the 24th of December, Christmas Eve. This calendar is from the 24th of Dec. to the 7th of January. On each day there will be a scheduled event for the family to share. For instance Christmas night you will drive around and look at Lights, then come home
for some Christmas Cookies you bake and decorate as a family. The next night is Pie night... just put on the calendar Pie night....don't tell them about the fun you
have planned for them...go get tiny paper cake plates and 4 tubs of coolwhip...put them out in the back yard and let them have a pie fight! This is great fun...don't tell them what Pie night is until they all walk out into the back yard where you have it all layed out
ready for them to get at it. When it is over...make them clean it up or they will not find out what Cake night is tomorrow night! Then the next night pull out two four cake pans...two cake mixes
and frosting...divide into teams and let them make 2 glorious cakes. Have each team choose which job they would rather have
the dishes & sink, or the counters, the trash and the floors they
messed up making the cakes. The next night is Popcorn night...let their imaginations go wild let them think they are just getting popcorn....This night you will have them make popcorn balls and rice crispy treats. The clean up will be oposite jobs as the night before. Then the next night on the calendar is Purple Cow night....don't tell them what that means....Buy Vanilla Ice Cream, Grape Soda, Cola, and Rootbeer...This night use clear
plastic cups and let them experience making Rootbeer Floats, Coke Floats, and Grape Floats. This is a lot of fun and have them clean up the mess when they are done. The next calendar day will be Pizza Night...you got it...they will make 4 pizzas together! The next calendar day will be Track Night...they will not even see this one coming...You will take them to the track...yes at night and yes in the cold....they will have races....they will have fun! Now you have made cookies, played with coolwhip pies, made cakes, floats, and pizzas and have raced at the track. That was 6 nights of inexpensive family fun! Now the 31st is new years eve... have them each invite one of their freinds over for a sleep over...they will make their own fun! Then on new years day let each of them visit their friends hyouse for the next night. This giving you a free night to do those after Christmas shopping...or get some needed rest! Then when they return and tell you what their freinds got for Christmas and they are feeling mistreated or
glum about not recieving things like their friends...tell them that it is a new year and I have a plan and now that they have to help you by being on your team to make it work out. Tell them there are four of your children and 12 months in the year. Tell them that each child will get 3 months to get the front seat, choose the movie, the cereal, and the first game played each night. Tell them
that if someone has a birthday during your special 3 months you have to honor them and step aside for that day! During these 3 months, there will be no chores for that child. If your children did not have chores before...introduce the chore chart and see to it that all chores are done together that no child feels the heavy....and or things are unfair. It is time to tell the Children the real meaning of Christmas, take them to Church and to Christmas plays, and when you are looking at lights that first night
have them count how many manger scenes they found. Christmas is a time to share the good news of Christ. If you did get them gifts make a treasure hunt....and make the fun last....make them do things together! Bring your family together,
turn off the TV. Even unplug it or remove the cord or something.
Take Charge! Life is short!
2006-12-12 20:05:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Done!!!!! I already prayed, and the answer is on its way. Be prepared to receive the blessings that are headed your way, and make sure that God gets all the glory that is due Him.
2006-12-12 19:05:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I pray that God will bless your family ten time over. He will take care of everything you need and more. Turn you problems over to God then forget it. He will handle it from there.
GOD bless all of your family. Merry Christmas!
2006-12-12 20:21:14 · answer #10 · answered by jasmin2236 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋