Shut-down.

Today is full of hoping for the best, and preparing for the worst.

In less than ten hours, all military personnel's paychecks could be furl lowed until a fiscal budget can be decided on in congress.

I know for my family, Mr. M's paycheck is our sole means of survival. This is a reality that military families have not dealt with since 1995.

Most young military families live 'pay-check to pay-check', leaving little room for a lager savings that would be a buffer in these times of delayed pay.

Regardless of how the next few days go, Mr. M & I plan on re-working our finances to allow for quicker debt pay off, more money to be put in savings, and smarter spending over-all to prevent any worry should this become an issue come September.

Lord help the little people, for the kings sit on high and squabble while we toil in the dirt.