OnTheBrink Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Today, as of 4:30 pm, Central time, I became a home-owner for the first time. It took 8 months, two banks, a lot of stress, many difficult conversations, but I did it. I bought my home. Just shy of 6 years ago, I was newly divorced, unemployed, didn't even have a checking account. Today, I'm "oldly divorced", employed full-time, not only have a checking account, but a credit card, and now a mortgage with only my name on it. This road has been very difficult. The seller turned out to be a bully, very manipulative and untrue to his word, all with a smile and a "Bless you, dear sister!" demeanor. But, despite all that, despite all the days of thinking this is never going to happen, despite my many sleepless nights fretting over bills, paperwork, and meetings with lenders, it's done. And I thank God because even though this has been hard, I've learned a lot from it. The biggest lesson I learned (and have to keep learning, I guess, because I never seem to get it) is that God provides and circumstances don't hinder His provision. That is all. You may go back to your regularly scheduled forum reading. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBasil Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Wonderful news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-bex Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koerarmoca Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSOchristie Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Congratulations!!! May you build a home and many fond memories there. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Rock ON with your bad self Sister! Good for you!! Aw, this just makes me so happy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey Mom Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Good for you!!! :) I love hearing empowering stories like this. Many congratulations! Enjoy your new home. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Yay!!!! Good for you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelbe5 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Congratulations! This made me smile tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T'smom Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Yay! Congrats!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkdkidsmom Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 :hurray: Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 :party: :party: :party: CONGRATULATIONS!!! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 I'm so happy for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 woo hoo! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiana Daniels Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Congratulations! That's so awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 :party: congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Way to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinE Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Well, congratulations! That is wonderful news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Congratulations! I hope you have many happy years in your new home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in OH Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Amen, Sistah! You are enough. Thanks for sharing your testimony--we all need to hear it now and again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in OH Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Amen, Sistah! You are enough. Thanks for sharing your testimony--we all need to hear it now and again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: :party: Congratulations and enjoy your new home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porque Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Great job!! I am very happy for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Congratulations!! Enjoy your new home!! :hurray: :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 :hurray: :hurray: :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 How wonderful! You've worked hard for this! It's time to celebrate! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lizzie in Ma Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 :hurray: :hurray: Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 Thank you, everyone. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Sending you a platter of virtual cupcakes! Congrats! Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 How wonderful! Congratulations! Tell us more about YOUR house! And your plans for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Congratulations!! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Congratulations! That's great! Sorry the selller was so awful, but you did it, it's yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 :thumbup: Excellent news--thanks so much for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applethyme Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 :party: Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheApprentice Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Congratulations!!! :party: Very inspiring story! I hope you love the house and make many happy memories in it. Elise in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No More Perfect Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 :hurray: Congratulations! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 :party: Awesome and Congratulations! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KRG Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 That's great! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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