Post # 3 - Let's Catch Up

Well, I guess I should start where I last left off. It's been a long time since I've shared my story. The last time I shared, I believe I was in a small, cheap apartment in an undesirable neighborhood, living with minimal furniture. I barely had any belongings and I was attempting to save money for more important things.

I was very thankful for all that I had, even though it wasn't much. I had made up my mind that I wasn't going to buy any furniture or anything that made life easier. Walking into an empty living room reminded me of the importance of working hard to provide for my future.

But, then I got sick.

I was working less and bringing in less money. And, eventually, I couldn't work at all. I had to use the small amount of money I had saved up to pay my monthly expenses. And I didn't get paid sick leave, so times got pretty hard.

I ended up having to have surgery and my family rallied around me. Concern about my after surgery comfort, combined with my upcoming birthday, convinced my family to purchase and provide me with the items I refused to buy for myself.

My mom got me a microwave. My aunt and cousin teamed up to get me a queen sized bed (which I was really thankful for since my air mattress had deflated and stubbornly refused my countless, and very professional, attempts to patch it up! 😁). And my uncle, helping my cousin with her moving expenses, bought her sectional sofa and 55 inch television and gave them to me.

So, there I was, at no expense of my own, with an apartment full of furniture and living in total comfort. Ain't God good?!?!

The gifts and subsequent comfort brought about something unexpected though...

I was still attending school to earn my master's degree, but I did nothing to work outside of my comfort zone. I think I got a little too comfortable. Again.

I lingered in comfort for a while with nothing challenging me except school. But, that would soon change.

Stay tuned... 👀😊