I REALLY thought I told you all of our decision to not move. But Shawna *yelled* at me and told me that I didn't. Sorry guys. With life uncertain right now, we decided that the best thing for us to do is stay where we are, because if we had to, we could sell this house very quickly. And we aren't sure how fast we could sell one in Water Valley. So, we are staying here.
Cameron is still planning on joining the world of real estate full time. Pray for us. That is a hard hard field, and this is a difficult time of year. However, I KNOW that God is bigger than the slump and He can provide listings and closings. And I also know that Cameron is a dedicated and hard worker. He isn't bothered by working for a long time with no return. He will wait for the sale without getting frustrated...I, on the other hand, am a little more uptight than he is. So I have to learn to support and encourage him more and worry less. I am also exploring the possibilty of work outside the home. I am not sure what I would do with my girls, so that is my big obstacle right now. I just really feel like I should be the one to raise them, not a day care or some other friend or relative. So, I really don't think I will explore long...I am also really thinking about finishing that dumb degree. I have about 3 semesters left (2 practicums, student teaching, and 3 other classes). I may be able to fit it into 2 semesters. Depends on those practicums... But, again, that requires me being away from my kids. And I am not sure if I would ever use it even if I did have it. Not to mention the $7000 it will take to finish. But it sure would be nice to have that option right now...
I told Cameron that I think we should sell the house and one vehicle, then buy a RV and stay in some campgound. hehehehe. That would eliminate all debt, and he would only have to worry about small living expenses. What a relief that would be!! He wasn't really all for it, and all the pessimistic people around me tell me that I couldn't live in such a confined space. But I say that life without having much of a financial worry would be FANTASTIC. We live in Texas where the climate is favorable 300 days out of the year. We can play outside. Eat outside. Have school outside. So, that is what I choose. And I am being serious. I would much prefer that than worry. I could just focus on raising my girls and loving my Jesus and my dear dear husband.
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Yes, I was under the impression that y'all were moving to Water Valley. I understand your logic on not moving at this time and I also understand financial stress and worries. But serviously, if you didn't have to worry about money there would be something else to take it's place. We just have to trust God that he'll carry us through...and He ALWAYS does! That's a good thing!!!
k so this weird thought popped into my head. what about selling avon or mary kay? you know women always need make up. i don't know how that all works though and how good the money would be. but you can set your own hours. maybe when cameron gets home you can go out for a few hours and sell, or try to. i dunno. just a thought. or even a part time job somewhere. where you an work in the mornings. then go home and be with your girls for the rest of the day, have school etc. even a part time would help with expenses
For the record, I didn't YELL at you. I was just surprised that you haven't told me sooner, I am on your cell phone speed dial #6! I love you!
Yall are in my Prayers, I know the pain of Real Estate my mom has worked in a Title Company for the past 10 years and it is slow, but you do see some Agents still selling like no other in thoes time and know that God is with them. He will be with yall heres a web page I got forwarded today that came just when I needed it maybe it can help you too. http://web2.airmail.net/dpelc/yellow/ Its called Gods Yellow Pages hope it helps you as much as it helped me!!
Ohhhhh, so y'all aren't moving!! I also thought you guys were moving, Steph.
Cam will do great in real estate. Hey, what happened to the house flipping? I thought him and Bryan were doing this.
Anyway, He will take care of you guys. And about you working, what about your mom keeping the girls while you work part time? Or you work at a GOOD daycare or preschool that the girls go to? That's a good idea. You are great with kids!! And the girls would get to be around OTHER HUMAN CHILDREN!! ;)
About you going back to school....you're more brave than I am. I am terrified to go back.....BUT I am definately going back. You can do it, Steph!! :)
Did you read my last whiney post? Yeah, maybe getting that degree isn't such a great idea...JK. Teaching is, if you have to work, the best mom job in the world. And it does translate well into a variety of other settings like preschools and such. You so could get that degree. Go for it!
And as for part time work, you really would be great as a preschool teacher. That would be great for you and the girls. OR you can tutor for the district and make 15 bucks an hour or 20 if you do get certified. That's what I am really hoping to do next year. You can only work 15 hours a week though, but that's still a pretty good chunk of change for not much work.
All of the "pessimistic" people are against the RV? Stephanie, seriously. I love you, but get real. What if the girls want a sleepover or you want company to stop by or someone gets sick and you all are confined to 100 square feet of fun? Eh.
I think Amanda's on to something! There are all kinds of fun things like that you could do. Cookie Lee jewelry, Tupperware, all of those kitchen gadget ones. All the more reason to join a bigger church, too! One of my good friends did Cookie Lee and made extra cash during school. It was fun, too!
If you buy a motorhome/RV to live in, then I am going to call you "Cousin Eddie" from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. All you will need is a dog named "Snots".
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