Blogging Away Debt Our Journeys to a Debt-Free Life

by Hope

Sorry for being AWOL today, I did start my money update but didn’t get it completed.  It’s taking me a bit longer than expected to get back in the swing of things since being gone for two weeks…I’m still living out of my suitcase after 4 days home if that gives you any idea of how things have gone.

So just a couple of bulleted updates:

1. My goal of picking up new work has already been successful with not one but two new projects with signed contracts….more on that in a couple of weeks.
2. Returned to my part time job this week, it was really hard, but I am so blessed to have it and a wonderful manager who truly, truly will work with my crazy schedule.
3. Have gotten really sick again since returning, seems to be the same thing I had right before I left. I’m miserable but still trying to hold things together.  Luckily, it just seems to be me and not the kids.
4. Enjoying having a son learning to drive, can’t wait til he’s mastered it so I can have a full time chauffeur! (Although I did tell him after his first attempt at parking in our driveway that our neighbors are going to think I’ve taken up drinking and drove home drunk as crooked as the car has been…but he is improving.)

I will have a completed money update including budget, debt and income next week barring this sickness sticking around.  I appreciate your support, sorry I was lax in not getting this ready ahead of time.

Hope

Hope is a resourceful and solutions-driven business manager who has spent nearly two decades helping clients streamline their operations and grow their businesses through project management, digital marketing, and tech expertise. Recently transitioning from her role as a single mom of five foster/adoptive children to an empty nester, Hope is navigating the emotional and practical challenges of redefining her life while maintaining her determination to regain financial control and eliminate debt.

Living in a cozy small town in northeast Georgia with her three dogs, Hope cherishes the serenity of the mountains over the bustle of the beach. Though her kids are now finding their footing in the world—pursuing education, careers, and independence—she remains deeply committed to supporting them in this next chapter, even as she faces the bittersweet tug of letting go.

Since joining the Blogging Away Debt community in 2015, Hope has candidly shared her journey of financial ups and downs. Now, with a renewed focus and a clear path ahead, she’s ready to tackle her finances with the same passion and perseverance that she’s brought to her life and career. Through her writing, she continues to inspire others to confront their own financial challenges and strive for a brighter future.