Trying to Work It Out

Today has been a day of "let's work things out the best we can"  I just got off of the phone with a mattress company to see what the warranty is on 3 sets of bedding that we purchased when we bought the house last year.  To my surprise it's only 1 year because they were "promo" sets.  I asked how was I supposed to know that and where is that stated on the mattress labels.

Well, there is nothing on the labels to indicate there is a limited warranty. Needing to know what recourse I have - they told me that is now water under the bridge and I could buy a new set if I wanted to upgrade the bedding.  I don't have a problem with the bedding, I have a problem with deceptive business practices.  As consumers we have the right to have all product information disclosed up front where we can see them.  Who knew that the word "code" stood for "warranty"  Everyone is looking for ways to keep their business afloat and I really do understand that in these economic times.  But, don't hurt the person who is keeping your business operating.

So what did I do, I called the State of NC to find out what people do if they feel like they have been taken advantage of.  They said you have to file a complaint with them, call the BBB and let the manufacturer know you are filing said complaint.  I get, cover all of your bases.  No problem - will do.


Anyway, this morning I am listening to the Yolanda Adams Morning Show and she has the President on her show.  He was there stressing the importance of getting out to vote in this mid-term election.  I do plan to get out and vote and I plan to vote with my heart after much prayer.  I want to make sure that the people I vote for, are the people who are going to make a difference in this country on every level.  I have never voted party line because I am not a registered democrat or republican.  Do I think our President is doing a good job?  There are days I love him and days I wonder "what was he thinking?".  Either way, I am supposed to pray for him and every other leader.  Not to dance around my own question, I think he is doing what he can, with the hand he has been dealt.

I don't agree with everything he does.  I would like to see more progress on a bipartisan level.  I have days when I feel like that lady at the town hall meeting who told him that she was frustrated by his administration.  I was not looking for some magical fairy dust to make everything better overnight, I was looking for some kind of relief by now.  Someone needs to make all of these banks give back to the homeowners so they can keep their homes.  Someone needs to force these companies that were given billions to create the jobs that were promised when they got stimulus funding. Someone needs to make sure our senior citizens are taken care of - they did their part by building this country and then we turn our backs on them - shame on us.

I was just offered a job to aide senior citizens in getting supplemental insurance to go with their medicare.  When they told me that I would also have to "eventually" go after their IRA's, pensions, annunities, etc and reinvest them - my Christian integrity kicked in.  I do not want to or wish to be a predator of the elderly and their money.  What if you give them bad advice and they lose everything?  How can you sleep at night knowing that you are taking their money to make money in a dishonest way?  I am sure the reason I did not get the job is because I came a across as apprehensive to the idea.

I am back at square one looking for a job.  No worries, God is working all things out for the good of them that LOVE the Lord and are the called according to HIS purpose.  Besides, He promised to show me a more excellent way.

Working things out may take more time than I would like, but time is all I have right now.  I am going to go into the polls next Tuesday and vote with my heart.  Forget all of the negative ads on TV, the personal attacks they have against each other, and who is endorsing who - I really don't care.  I just want to know what can you honestly do for the state of the town,state and country.  Don't make me a bunch of promises you can't keep, or don't intend to honor.  Be a man or woman of your word.  Everybody has some skeletons in their closet that they wish would stay there.  Your past is your past.  Let's move forward and get things accomplished for our children and the future of this country.


I enjoy sitting in on the town hall meeting via the phone with Sue Myrick (Republican).  She doesn't care that I am not in her party, she cares about what's on my mind and she answers all questions with a genuine heart.  I am going to vote for her.  Her record stands for itself and no one can question her intent, or her stand on the issues.  There are some that I voted for before, that I do not intend to vote for again.  Yes, it is time for change on all levels.  Let's just make sure we have given change a chance.  I don't expect miracle from the President after 18 months - I do expect tangible results.  I am not disheartened by him, I am however  concerned for him.  Will he get a second term - no one knows, will the Congress shift to the other party - no one really knows.  What I do know, is that along with millions of other Americans who are trying to work things out - I am tired of the same lack of results day after day.  I know I will not EVER vote for Palin

As a people of this country, let your voice be heard.  Offer up ideas to get the country back to work.  Get our jobs back from foreign countries, they aren't sending theirs here. Time to work it out.