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Letters In A Glass Bottle VII

Tough Times Await You

Son,

We're in really tough times. That's why you've not heard from me in a while. That aside, I got a job that keeps me busy and pays me an honest man's wage.

Things in the country are not going anywhere good. The economy is in a recession and inflation is hard. People are suffering and finding it difficult to feed. Many people have not been paid for months. It is in this quagmire we find ourselves at the moment. To add to the mess, our president is ill and has not made any serious appearance in about a month.

Now you know what's up, bear in mind tough times will come upon you too. I'm not promising you a luxurious life however you're assured of a good life (which will not be devoid of tough times). What do you do when tough times come upon you?

1. Pray (for it to end or for the grace to live through it).
2. Prepare (tough times don't last because they could get tougher)
3. Innovate (look for extra sources of dough)
4. Adapt (make lifestyle changes that suit the prevailing economic condition)
5. Pray again
6. Be joyful

Simple, but they are the keys to weathering the storms.

Here you go. I hope you've learned something.

Plenty love
Your dad

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