I don’t know if it’s just that it’s so hot here, but summer is always rough for us. I usually try to be positive in my posts, but I’ve got nothing right now. It’s hot and sunny, which makes for a big flare up. The kids are on vacation from school, which means more work for my wife while I’m at work.

I know that so many people are finding themselves in much more difficult situations than we (my family and I) are, but it’s still hard not to get depressed about what seems like daily disasters that affect not only our wounded bank account but also my often fragile positive outlook.

I helps to focus on what I do have. I have a wonderful wife and two great kids. I have a good job that would easily meet our needs if we just didn’t need so much.

It’s just hard to smile on some days when I feel like I’m not doing enough for my family.