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Well done on clearing the card 👍 Glad your dad is home, fingers crossed the blood tests come back ok. Hope the funeral goes as well as it can xxI get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)1
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Sunshine_girl2 said:Good morning everyone, today is payday , so grateful to still be receiving full salary. I am pleased to report that today I finally have no credit card debt left . Being in lockdown means I have made extra payments and it's all paid off. The first time in some 17 years . 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀.Another WFH starts , I am sure it will be as busy as ever.My dad was admitted to hospital over the weekend , my mum was beside herself as of course he had to go on his own. Anyway he came out late yesterday afternoon and is much better . He had heart attack like symptoms, but it looks like he had acute indigestion. His blood results were all over the place though so some more tests required .On Wednesday evening I am travelling to the North East for the funeral of my friend which is going to be very hard . I am then taking next week off , work politics have become very stressful and I need sometime away from them. I plan on meeting my son in the park for a distanced walk . Plus I have promised my grandchildren I will do a drive by visit .Best get ready for today. Will catchup on diaries when I get chance .
You must have been so worried about your dad but it's such good news he seems to be okay. What a worrying time for you though. I hope the funeral isn't too difficult, they are very hard to get through I always think 😢 .
I'm glad you'e got a week off next week as I expect you could do with one 🙂.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 MONTHS1 -
Hope the funeral goes as well as it can.
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Glad to hear dad was ok - stressful time for your mum though. Have a safe journey on Wednesday evening.Congratulations on busting the CC debt! Excellent news!😀xFinally Debt Free! - July 2016 🌟
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Sorry about your dad - I hope they manage to get to the bottom of his blood results.
I hope the funeral goes as well as it can - such hard times not to be able to give people the send off they deserve and no hugs for the mourners. Sending a virtual hug. Bet it’ll be a long day for you.Enjoy the walk with your ds - is he ok now after the accident he had a while ago in his car?Brilliant news that the cc is no more - well done you.Make the most of their week off work - get some nice walks in and chill. Can’t wait until we can meet again in big shopping centre....I’m hoping said centre come out of all this ok as I think they were having problems even before the lockdown.January spends - £587.583 -
Congratulations on your debt. Sorry about your dad and work. Do you think the stress of everything has been getting to people?
I have done some drive bys as well to my parents and sister. Just to say hi to them really and so they can see DD.
I hope the funeral goes as well as can be for those occasions. A nice service for your friend with everything going on. x
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Starting afresh.
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Sorry to hear your Dad has been in hospital,I hope they get to the bottom of it asap and he feels better soon, well done on paying off the CC 🎉🎉 xx
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I hope things went ok at the funeral and you are back home safe and sound looking after yourself 👍January spends - £587.583
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I hope you got on all right at the funeral.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 MONTHS1 -
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Have been reading your diary from the beginning, and thought how many challenging times you have had and how you have come through with such steadfastness and hope for the future.My thoughts are with you, as I see so many MSE friends are this week, when saying goodbye is so hard in these such difficult times.
best wishes BMAs 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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