by Hope
I went this week and bailed Beauty out of the county jail. Cost $1,995 which she will be paying back. I just could not leave her there. Now we wait for a court date and see what the outcome of all this is. We are tentatively hopeful based on conversations with the investigator, but definitely not out of the woods.
She is moving back home as we await court and we are going to prepare for the worst and hope for the best. I think Gymnast said it best when she got in the car from jail “Maybe this is God’s way of telling you that you need a reset.”
I am all about a reset for both her and myself!
Then a Car Wreck
Oh and then…Gymnast was run off the road and wrecked his car.
And to top it off, he received three tickets for the wreck. Holy cow!
There was a witness who told the police that the man behind him was driving aggressively, but that didn’t matter. Only my son received any citations.
It doesn’t look like the damage is too extensive. When he ran off the road, it was into an embankment; otherwise, it would have probably been fine. Thank goodness for insurance, but he will have to pay a $1,000 deductible. Thankfully, the insurance company did speak to the witness and marked it as a no fault accident.
We will have to see how court goes for the tickets.
Debt Payoff on Hold
Needless to say, debt payoff has been put on hold as I deal with all the “emergencies” going on in my life including the upcoming job loss.
I feel like I’ve circled back to several years ago when it seems like everything that could go wrong, did.
BUT I am not the same person. And I know something amazing is coming. I will not be deterred.
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.
When it rains it pours 🙁 I am glad you’re able to be as positive as possible. I wish things were different, but seeing Beauty and Gymnast get caught up in the legal system makes me sad for them. Regardless of where the blame lies, they are going to be treated much more differently due to the colour of their skin. Sending love to you all as you continue to navigate the next stretch ahead.