Furlough Government Worker

I  am a federal worker who’s agency has been on furlough and my husband recently retired. We prepared to cut back with the change but did not see this coming.  I have faithfully served my country as a federal employee for 18years and as a veteran for 25 years.  As a federal worker my pay has never been conducive to the private sector but it never mattered to me because I love my job and serving the American people. However like most households we are stretched thin with 2 kids currently in college. I pray that our congress and President can come to an agreement soon so we can all go back to work and care for our families properly.