by Hope
Tonight a friend and I will enjoy the fireworks the county puts on in celebration of July 4th. We decided to pack a picnic, head out early enough to get a good spot, and set up our lawn chairs to enjoy the show that won’t begin until dark. (Praying that the rain holds off!)
I am so grateful for the all free entertainment opportunities in this tiny town of mine.
I continue to be a regular at the library. Walk around the lake every morning with one of my dogs. Have three beautiful lakes within a couple of miles of my house for picnicking and cooling off. Waterfalls abound around here when I need a get away from reality. And, of course, my favorite – weekly free concerts downtown with a variety of live music bands and genres, all summer long.
(There’s also church activities, but I tend to avoid crowds.)
Still so much to be grateful for…
Life has been incredibly challenging this past 9 months – so much loss, so much change. But I can’t help but wake up grateful every morning.
- I’m grateful that for the first time in my whole life I have my own home.
- I’m grateful for working air conditioner because I can’t stand the heat.
- I’m grateful for my health and my kids’ health. God truly does give us what we can handle.
- I’m grateful for all the challenges, even these times of scarcity, because it’s these hard times that make the good times that much sweeter.
And I’m grateful for whatever is next for me…I’m ready for it.
What are you grateful for this Fourth of July when we celebrate all the freedom we enjoy here in the US? And how will you celebrate this weekend?
(Oh, and I’m also grateful for a 3 day weekend!)
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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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