Hello,

So many times I wished I could talk to you over the last couple years. We were best friends I thought we would stay friends no matter what. I know I would have never quit being you friend no mater what you did. I think you could have killed someone and I would have been there. Not because I am such a great saint of a person, but because I thought that was the kind a friendship we had. Then I became screwed up my life and my marriage fell apart. My husband told me he was not in love with me anymore and I did not think I was in love with him. So instead of working on our marriage we both went our own ways and I turned to someone else. You didn’t agree and quit talking to me. I was devastated, you were the only one who said such good things about me always seem to believe in me and now you did not want anything to do with me. I eventually found my way back to my husband and our love once again blossomed. It was along painful journey one I never thought I would be on. I have spent many months beating myself up for my choices. I wish it never would of happened. I know God has forgiven me however, It cost me one very important friendship and you will always hold a special place in my heart.

From,\

Me

Dear Garden,

I had such plans for you and all the things we would do. In the beginning I dream of how happy you would make me. I weeded and watered and watched. Then I got a new job and left you with no love and thought. I am sorry for all I wasted and forgot. I am so sorry and hope to do better next year!

I knew with the job loss in the family you all were struggling, but yesterday made me see the sacrifices you all have made. How you all have pulled together cutting back, afraid to ask for money because of the stress it may may put on your father and I. I know your lives weren’t suppose to be like this and we as your parents were supposed to take care of you. Hearing you say we have everything we need made my heart sing. Thank you and I love all four of you with all my heart, Mama

I have noticed as children get older it is harder for parents to say NO! The children seem to tell their parents what they are going to do. I have heard children screaming at their parents and calling them names. Parents let their children dress like clowns and daughter dress in clothes 2 sizes too small. The kids of today have so much and don’t semm to appreciate any of it. The only way I can figure this is happening is Mom Guilt!

Dear Mr. John Goodman (president of the National Center for Policy Analysis),

While it is true that here in the US, anyone who can get to a hospital emergency room can get medical attention, this does NOT constitute health insurance.

I call on that one.

If, however, you spend eight years (as I did before being hired at my current job) with that kind of “health insurance” and feel it is “good health care”, I’ll take my snark and go elsewhere.

Up for the challenge?

Sincerely,
One of the formerly un-insured

I was frugal when frugal wasn’t cool! I think I have heard a song something like that. My mom says “the poor children didn’t ask to be frugal and take them out and do more.” It isn’t about being poor it is about doing the best with what God has entrusted you with and I love frugal tips and ideas. I belong to a group of fellow frugal friends, I have learned from the best of them and here is a great site and my favorite  Frugal Village and tell them The Letter You Cannot Send- Sent You!