Even though our circumstances were not in our favor we had the best of attitudes. While living day to day life we kept our attitudes in check. Never did we doubt that we wouldn't get a job that would put my husband back on his desired career path. Never did we doubt that we would be able to pay rent next month. Never did we worry if we would have to choose between full meals for our kids and paying a bill. Never did we miss a family event because we stressed about having enough gas money. We never disagreed about where our money should be spent. Never did we deprive ourselves of fun weekend entertainment. We didn't blame anyone for our misfortune. We always asked for any extra help we needed from friends and family and accepted graciously the help that was freely offered. We never lost sight of our goals and dreams. We were always grateful for the trial given to us and knew many great things would come from it if not now for sure in the future.
Okay, now that I have most of you have either rolling your eyes or thinking we are saints. I assure you most of the things listed above of our attitudes DID happen at least once. Just to be clear we both had many days of doubt, fear and great anxiety.
My husband indisputably wins the award between the two of us for having the best day to day attitude about all circumstances we found ourselves in. During the time of unemployment when someone would ask him how he was doing he would say "great!" or "wonderful!" And at that moment he meant it. He often told those who were puzzled by his unusually positive attitude for someone that was in his position he would tell them that the best thing he could do is not dwell on it and bring anyone down with him, so he would say,
"I AM TOO BLESSED TO STRESS".
When I was having a rough day and placing the weight of the world on my shoulders he would advise me that "everything WILL be OK, things will work itself out." It's going to be OK!? When I found myself doubting this I was able to keep positive through my faith in a loving Heavenly Father that would provide for is in His way and timing, my husbands positive attitude, and the tremendous support from our family and friends.
