For those who didn’t understand that my original post was parody, let’s set the record straight.
Yes, I’m barely keeping my head above water. I believe our President and his policies have contributed to that, but it is only speculation.
I really did take a 60% cut in pay over the past four years in order to keep the doors open.
No, I did not close down my business, and have no intention to do so until I make the permanent move to NC, and find gainful employment elsewhere. I’m responsible to provide for me and mine, not others.
I may very well qualify for food stamps, but wouldn’t even think about applying.
I’m still a dyed in the wool Libertarian, and consider most liberal viewpoints to be rationally deficient.
I believe that the past 4 years have been a trial, designed to take my trust off of myself, and my resources, and place that trust in God. It’s humbling to have to go to Him every morning, to ask for, and trust Him for my daily provisions. One positive consequence is that possessions now mean very little to me. It is freeing to not always be desiring a bigger or newer TV, game system, smart phone, tablet or car. My wife now desires a “simpler” life, and considers our current circumstances a blessing that helped wean us out of the rat race. Contentment with what God has given us is the key to happiness.
Even though the math says it’s not possible, our bills are paid, we have a roof over our heads, food on the table, still give a portion to charities (including a food bank, soup kitchen and homeless shelter), we continue to sponsor a child in the Philippines, we’ve been able to help our children financially, and where even able to secure funds to buy a new home. We have been blessed richly by our God. He promised to provide the needs (not wants) of His children. Everything above that is gravy.
These are my personal beliefs. No one says you have to agree.
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