Debt Commercials

Apparently, this week I am inspired to write about annoying commercials... not sure how that happened.

Anyhow, is anyone else tired of seeing debt-free solution after debt-free solution advertised on TV? The only way to become debt-free is to stop spending, pay off credit cards and loans, and ideally, to make more money. No company is going to give you a magical solution that will find you a higher paying job or rid you of financial stress altogether.

Enough already! We never had these when I was kid. People had to pray and work, plan and save. I hope that we, as a society, get back to that ideology one day.

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Skin Care Commercials

Is anyone else tired of skin care commercials? Why do these companies think that B-list celebrities, lame background music, and promises about "sexy skin" will make a person (especially anyone over 25) jump off of the couch and try an overpriced product that they have lived for years without? Enough! Neither Julianne Hough, Hayden Pane-t-whatever, nor Whitney Port (LC's work buddy?) are going to influence me to buy something.

This just in! Avril Lavigne has one, too. Apparently, even punk girls from Canada get breakouts.

Ugh. Get a real job!!!

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A Friend's Journey

I have a friend that is dealing with infertility. She has children already, but in her heart, she aches for one more - a precious baby to hold and care for. She is married, healthy, employed, and insured... but for some reason, God has not allowed her to become pregnant after a year-and-a-half of trying.

I ache for my friend, because I can do nothing to help her but pray. I pray that she be guided as she makes decisions; that she be patient as she waits; that she stay positive and hopeful as she continues on her journey. I am frustrated that there is nothing more that I can do than that.

If you are reading this, and you are willing to pray, I invite you to pray for these things for her, too.

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The Office

I love that television show! It is relevant. It has heart. It makes me laugh.

Plus, Andy Bernard is one of the funniest characters to ever have graced my television.

Thank goodness for wonderful distractions like The Office!

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Today

One year ago, we learned that our son had died. Today, my tummy was alive with movement. This is a strange day, because as much as I miss my Henry, I enjoy the hope that I have for his little brother Isaac. I honor one child's memory, and I celebrate the life of another.

All of this on a beautifully lit Spring day - friends at my side, money in my pocket, food in my stomach, one more Grad class down, and two of my favorite television shows on tonight. Despite the grief that I carry today, I am able to count my blessings.

Today was hard, but not as hard as "today" one year ago. I'm thankful for that.

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