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    I can't believe I'm actually writing this. A year ago in Feb I basically gave up all of my frugal village time and went through a year of mindless spending. My SECOND son was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes and now that I look back on it I think I may have been depressed.
    I'm finally starting to make homemade meals again, I'm actually FEELING real feelings when I look at bills and mail, I had just zoned out and been on automatic pilot for a long time.
    I am giving myself the kick in the butt I need. What a waste of my husbands precious income. So......the ugly aftermath of a year of mindless spending?
    A visa bill that totals.......$ 8385.12
    Jeez, I can't believe I did this.
    My emergency fund went from THOUSANDS to almost nothing. Cuz trips to the mall in Minot are emergencies right? What a joke.
    Anyways, I'm back people.

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    Welcome back. Glad you got through this rough patch and are ready to start all over again. That is better than never trying again. We are all behind you and ready to help.
    Monner

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    Hiya Sue, great to see you back! Hey we all go through ups and downs, all part of life, I zoned from 39-40 and when I "woke up" the bills were NOT a pretty site!

    One day at a time, one step at a time and you'll be back in the game before you know it.

    Hugs, and hope your son is doing well!

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    welcome back

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    Nice to see you back. I'm sorry to hear that you went through a rough time. You're back, realizing that things need to change--that's what's important!
    Mom to two crazy boys
    and wife to Mr. Wonderful

    "A smile starts on the lips, A grin spreads to the eyes, A chuckle comes from the belly; But a good laugh bursts forth from the soul, Overflows, and bubbles all around." --Carolyn Birmingham

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    Welcome Back, Sue. Glad things are going better for you.

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    Welcome back Sue! Things are already lookin up if you have acknowledged the "problem" and are willing & able to let your friends here at FV help with clearing out the aftermath... & get you back on track (& hey your already on your way )! Just remember that when you fall down, just get back up! for taking the first step back to recovery! All for one & one for all!

    Seriously, Welcome back!

    Kim
    Waiting is teaching me to lean on Jesus that much harder!!!
    Married 5 years to the man of my dreams!
    Planning on adopting!!!

    ME: DH: Jesse , DS: Austin
    Not your usual family but a great one nonetheless ...

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    Welcome back.

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    Welcome Back and dont worry atleast your admitting the mistakes but that's the first step, you will be just fine.

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    It's good to have you back.


    --Michelle
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    Welcome back to. I hope your son is doing ok. Have no fear you have all the frugal skills to get back where you want to be!
    ~July 19 saving goal for event $104/$1000

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    Welcome back Sue!
    ~*Michelle*~

    ~Wife to Rick since Dec. 19, 1986~
    ~Mother to Richard, 23, Chris, 21, and Dakota, 17~
    ~Mother-in-law to Amber, wife of Richard~
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    Welcome Back! 2008 is your year. You'll be back on track in no time!

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    Welcome back!!!
    We are happy to see you are with us again
    Don't beat yourself up...I have experienced the yo-yo effect of going from frugal to a super spender and back. We are just glad that you are back!!
    Baby Step #1 Done!
    Baby Step #2 Beginnning debt balance 01/01/08 $78K /Paid in full on 08/06/10
    I'm debt freeeee............ GOD IS SO GOOD!!!
    Baby Step#3 Goal: One year emergency fund began saving Jan 2011 accumulated Aug 2011 YIPPEE!!! God is sooo good to me!!!
    Baby Step #4 Yep currently doing this.
    Baby Step #5 No kids so no need.
    Baby Step #6 Renter.. Working on putting 100% down on a house!!! Currently have 25% saved.
    Baby Step #7 Someday.......

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