by Hope
The decision has been made. The plans have been made. I am headed to Texas in a couple of weeks for an open ended stay with my parents.
I wrote about the tug I’d been feeling to go. And I have decided to heed it. Addy and I will drive down in a couple of weeks.
Not sure when we will return exactly, but I will be back by mid-October because Princess will have her wisdom teeth extracted and I will stay with her while she recovers.
My son is thrilled. My sister is excited. My dad is excited. And I think they all have lists of things they’d like me to get done while I’m there, in addition to spending time with them.
But the number one goal is to see what I can do to help my dad on a day to day with my mom’s care with a focus on taking care of him too. My siblings do an AMAZING job of supporting him. He just seems to respond differently to me. (We have always been very, very close.) And his health has definitely suffered in the last couple of years. With cancer treatment, emergency gallbladder removal, and consistent pain that has yet to be diagnosed, we just all believe he needs some added support. So I can go and stay and help.
Work and Travel
I am SO GRATEFUL that I am able to make this trip and be there as needed. The costs will be minimal. Addie and I will car camp on our way there and back (or stay with friends and family along the way.) So just gas really.
My boss has already been informed and is 100% supportive of me working from wherever I want too. This is one of the big factors of choosing to remain a contractor at this juncture. I have complete freedom to travel, move, live wherever and not affect the corporate taxes, etc.
I also alluded to some big decisions have been made in the last couple of weeks. This trip will also help me flesh some of those decisions out. More on that in coming weeks or months…
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.
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