Someday we hope to do that, but as of now it’s not possible. I can’t imagine that the best thing for my child is our home going into foreclosure.
Children don’t care about such things as foreclosure. An apartment or smaller home is fine with them as long as they have love.
Perhaps you could scale down to something you could more easily afford. There is no shame in doing that. Your child will be taught a valuable lesson as well. Always live within your means. Truly this is admirable. It will give you peace.
Why live beyond what you can afford now to impress people you probably don't even like? Why? Think about it. Good people, don't judge you by what kind of a house you live in. Those that do, stay clear of - they are not your friends.
Truly they only grow up ONCE. Yes there will be days where you will tear your hair out. But then there are the days of pure joy - when you see your hard work of raising them pay off. It happens and carries you over those tough days.
A compliment I received, although my daughter didn't realize it was to hear her say, I really wanted to do (something wrong) and I didn't. I heard YOUR VOICE in my head telling me not to do it and I didn't. It wasn't anything serious but I was so pleased that I had a positive impact on her. I had to hide my joy ... because we are in the teenage years ... . I silently said in my mind, “Thank you Lord.”