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Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally
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I’m so sorry to read about your BIL - cancer is a cruel illness. Please look after yourself too - don’t underestimate the grief of losing your BIL.
Well done on getting your course finished. Fingers crossed that you get a permanent job after your hard work.
The weather has been awful at weekends recently - I need to do some gardening too. I could have probably done with doing some today but went out for a lovely walk instead. We thought the front hedge was dying in all the heat at the beginning of the year but it’s growing for England now with all the showers and needs a proper good haircut 😳January spends - £587.586 -
Hairy
Just caught up with your diary. So sorry to hear about your BIL; do take care. I've just last week lost my eldest SIL, and we are now thick in the toils of funeral discussions, with the same issues that you have. Supporting your sister a bit later is so valuable; and you are doing it now too, at a distance. This virus, eh? I'm going between laughing at some truly hilarious memories; sadness that we couldn't be with her at the end; and gladness that we had each other. Be kind to yourself love Humdinger x7 -
Hi HHD. So very sorry to read about your BiL. I always think the hardest part is after a funeral when everybody starts to get on with their own lives again, so I'm sure your sister will appreciate you being there for her after the funeral.
Well done on completing the course. I really hope something comes up for you at the school you work. xx5 -
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***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
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Hope all is well x"Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee4
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Thinking of you all - I echo so many peoples sentiments especially being there in month# to come when life is adjusting and everyone goes back to their own lives.Many congratulations with qualifications... it’s the best feeling...As a dear MSE friend says “keep plodding” or
What does the saying say.... When life hands you lemons, make lemonade
Or as my Mum would say, brush yourself down, tomorrow is another day or
Fake it, to you Make It
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Aww hairy I'm so sorry about your BIL XX
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Thank you everyone for your kind messages. There are some lovely people on here. I feel so sorry for my sister as she's devastated by her hubby's death and from diagnosis to him passing away was just two months
. Her son is staying with her at the moment so I'm thankful for that.
Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally
Debt in July 2017 = £58,766 😱 DEBT FREE 31 OCTOBER 2017 :T 🎉
EMERGENCY FUND 1 = £50/£5,000. EMERGENCY FUND 2 = £10/£5,000.
CHRISTMAS SAVINGS = £0/£500. SEF = £1,400/£12,000 PREMIUM BONDS ME = £350. PREMIUM BONDS DH = £300.
HOLIDAY MONEY = £0 TIME LEFT TO PAY OFF MORTGAGE = 5 YEARS 1 MONTHS6 -
Thinking of you all. Gentle (((hugs))) XX
I Believe.....
That it isn't always enough, to be forgiven by others.
Sometimes, you have to learn to forgive yourself.
Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery
Today is a gift. That's why it is called the present.
happiness isn't achieved by getting extra things,
but by getting rid of the things that make you unhappy5 -
Thank you ChrystalChrystal said:Thinking of you all. Gentle (((hugs))) XX
. Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally
Debt in July 2017 = £58,766 😱 DEBT FREE 31 OCTOBER 2017 :T 🎉
EMERGENCY FUND 1 = £50/£5,000. EMERGENCY FUND 2 = £10/£5,000.
CHRISTMAS SAVINGS = £0/£500. SEF = £1,400/£12,000 PREMIUM BONDS ME = £350. PREMIUM BONDS DH = £300.
HOLIDAY MONEY = £0 TIME LEFT TO PAY OFF MORTGAGE = 5 YEARS 1 MONTHS5
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