Stressed out

[varkam]

I'm getting ready to start school, and right now things aren't so hot. I had to get a major car repair done yesterday that was unexpected (well, $500 is major to me) and I'm still trying to get my financial aid for school sorted out even though it's two weeks away. I guess the financial aid thing is really taxing me - to say that I need the money is an understatement, and it's just been one gigantic headache after another.

Things have pushed me to the point...not really to where I want to act out but really to where I just don't care. That's a scary place. I know that sooner or later something is going to snag me and pull me under, and I need some good vibes. I need to work to get into a spiritually fit condition, and soon.

Thanks, folks. :pals:

[elleng]

1. I hope this will be kind of helpful,

that is, please know that stress relating to paying for school is extremely widespread! Has happened to us (parents of 2, separated by 1 year from college attendance) for 8 years.

ALSO, I find that school administrators/financial aid types are very helpful and kind, and often come up with suggestions we hadn't thought of.

SO, you're not alone! and we're ALL pulling for you!

[NMDemDist2]

2. those are the days my prayers run like this

"Ok, God, if you want me to do this, I need some help here"

then I work on acceptance if things don't work out the way *I* think they should. Sometimes the things I thought were the worst possible outcome turned out to be a blessing in disquise.

Pray a little and believe. You'll end up right where you're supposed to be :hug: