No money at christmas

[sockmonkey]

DH has been out of work for a while now. Every month we struggle to get by. Yesterday he lost out on another job, and I just feel so depressed. It was really the last chance to get employment (and thus a payday) before christmas.

I am completely not bothered for myself, but for my DSs. DS1 is 3 now and is sooo excited about Santa coming. DS2 is only 1 so he wont know any better. I am sat here crying now just thinking about it. We have already sold pretty much everything of value that we have to pay to get the car through MOT & Taxed.

I know I am not the only one who is skint at christmas, but I feel like such a failure to my little boys.

Sockmonkey I have a brand new tractor (still in box) and pair of Thomas the Tank pyjamas (also new) that you would be most welcome too.

CAT me or get someone you know to do it and I'll post them to you.

LadyVicky, I am crying, having just read your post. It sounds like the kind of thing my dad would have done for me if necessary. I remember a school trip to France when I was 13 - my first time abroad and it wasn't until later that I realised how hard it was for my parents to raise that money. And I remember what a little bitch I was 3 years later when my school friends went on a skiing holiday to Italy and I was told I couldn't go - now i just blush with shame about the things I took for granted . Funnily enough, despite living in Switzerland for almost 5 years as an adult, I still never learned to ski

I am a tad overwhelmed. I am a bit teary from all these offers of help. I think my DSs are so lucky that there are such generous people out there in MN land.
I hope one day when we are back on our feet I can repay you all for your kindness!