Some Setbacks Should Be Seen Positively

Well I went into the home office today to get my review and raise for work. Did not quite turn out the way I wanted it to. Review went great. All positive marks. But the other end that would have been great would have been the money part. I am not going to lie, I was upset leaving that meeting. Basically my raise was equivalent to $15 a week. I hate to brag on myself, but I think I am good at what I do and have been doing it over 15 years.

But today's economy has got everyone and everything down. That includes pay rate and raises. I molded myself into a person who hates not to give his ten percent at church. I let it get me down. No giving is on a limited bases. That is why I volunteer in the kid's area at church and projects like Habitat for Humanity. I feel like I need to make up my end. Yeah. My raise was not great, but at least I was given one by His grace. I can pay my cable and water bill each month now.

Who knows? Maybe God has me blogging about my life with him for a reason. If I can make one person change there mind about church, I have done a splendid job. This blog is like a diary, in away for me. It helps me to express my thoughts and feelings. I am not doing it to feel sorry for myself, or have someone feel sorry for me.

This also gives me a chance to talk about my diabetes. It is so important to start children in the right direction, with God and health. I could have done something earlier about my diabetes, before I had the problems that I have had. I was young and stupid. I ate what I wanted and drank what I wanted, including lots and lots of alcohol. It is not too late for me by far, but it is a long and hard road still, even at my age.

Well, this is what is on my mind tonight. Please have a blessed evening. I am going to spend some time with my big boy before he goes to bed.