Gah!

So Dallas and I were very thoroughly raped by Uncle Sam this year.

How is it possible that two people filing at single claiming zero, having the max pulled out of every single pay check, can still owe such a hefty sum at the end of the year?

It's been explained to me, and I get it, but I wholeheartedly disagree with our current administrations reasoning.

Dallas, of course, took the high road and is just thankful that we're able to pay it.

I'm not. I'm of the mindset of "We worked really hard for that - that's MINE."

I called my dad to inform him that thanks to recent events, his daughter is now leaning right.

He's proud.

Then I wrote my senator.

Then I checked FB and read similar grumblings from pals on there and my flame burned hotter.

But then I saw a link my mom posted to a blog I also follow, with the Bible quote of:

“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9

Oh yeah. I forgot that for a minute. But I'm still mad!

Then I read another blog I follow that had the following quote:

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

Oh yeah, that too.

Hmpf. Stupid world. Stupid, dumb, troublesome world.

But in spite of myself, it does help to be reminded that even though I may not like some things happening to me right now... I am still ok. And we have good things happening too. And those things will also be ok.

Someone bigger than Uncle Sam has our backs.