Comments on: Lessons Learned During the Summer of No Paycheck https://www.overstuffedlife.com/lessons-learned-in-summer-of-no/ purposeful parenting and simplified living Tue, 06 Jun 2023 01:16:34 +0000 hourly 1 By: Charlotte https://www.overstuffedlife.com/lessons-learned-in-summer-of-no/#comment-3175 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:12:35 +0000 #comment-3175 This post is just beautiful. I'm so glad your summer went so well and taught so much. It gives me hope for some upcoming trials I'll be facing.

]]> By: Jane https://www.overstuffedlife.com/lessons-learned-in-summer-of-no/#comment-3174 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:40:26 +0000 #comment-3174 Loved this post! You are such a great example to me! Jared and I loved reading of everything you've learned (I think we learned some of it, too!).

]]> By: Braden Bell https://www.overstuffedlife.com/lessons-learned-in-summer-of-no/#comment-3173 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:10:29 +0000 #comment-3173 Fantastic post, Lara! I am relieved for you that it is over for now and am so happy it went so well. You guys have really learned some fantastic things.

]]> By: Lacey https://www.overstuffedlife.com/lessons-learned-in-summer-of-no/#comment-3172 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:51:00 +0000 #comment-3172 I enjoyed reading everyone's comments and can say AMEN to all of them. Thank you for putting yourself out there and sharing your experience with all of us.
We jokingly say sometimes that "it could be worse" or "atleast we have our health" but I totally agree with your thought- if money problems are our biggest trial, I'll take it. If not being able to eat out or go to Disneyland is my biggest complaint then I've got it pretty good.
Heavenly Father does take care of us and whether in our time or his, as long as we are doing what we are suppose to we can be at peace!
I love you Lara!

]]> By: Sharon Cohen https://www.overstuffedlife.com/lessons-learned-in-summer-of-no/#comment-3171 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 20:34:27 +0000 #comment-3171 I love how God teaches us in hard times – in our own hard times and through the testimonies of those who have endured them. I love how God blesses those who love them. He does not remove the trials or the tests but He sends down blessings to assure us of His love. Your post should be shared with those of little faith so they may know where to turn.

I'm visiting from Mormon Mommy Blogs' Post of the Week. If you find time to check out my post and leave a comment, I would be delighted. Mine is #23, When You Choose What You Got.

]]> By: Erin https://www.overstuffedlife.com/lessons-learned-in-summer-of-no/#comment-3170 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:24:42 +0000 #comment-3170 This is such a positive way to look at a difficult situation! I loved reading this post. And yes, you and your family are very blessed.

]]> By: Unknown https://www.overstuffedlife.com/lessons-learned-in-summer-of-no/#comment-3169 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 17:01:02 +0000 #comment-3169 You are a rock star. This was a great post and an important for you and many others. You will be so grateful, someday when you look back and reflect on the blessing you've been given.
You learned the lesson. Good for you!! I'm so glad you are getting paid again. What a huge relief I'm sure. But you made it through…and perfectly. Good job!!
Stopped by from MMB.

]]> By: Latter-day Saint Nana https://www.overstuffedlife.com/lessons-learned-in-summer-of-no/#comment-3168 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:07:27 +0000 #comment-3168 There is something about unexpected poverty that strips away all the distractions and straightens out our path of what is real, what is important. Love your post!

]]> By: Julie https://www.overstuffedlife.com/lessons-learned-in-summer-of-no/#comment-3167 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:06:29 +0000 #comment-3167 I know we are blessed even more when we acknowledge Him and his tender mercies during hard times. Thanks for doing this so well and reminding me to do it too.

]]> By: Anne-Marie https://www.overstuffedlife.com/lessons-learned-in-summer-of-no/#comment-3166 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 02:48:13 +0000 #comment-3166 This is a beautiful, honest post. And what a humble attitude you always have in times of financial strife. I just love you guys!

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