Blessings in Foreclosure?
Hi All
Today is my 16th day.
It's been a whirlwind of emotions recently as we learned a few weeks ago that out request for a Loan Modification was NOT approved. We have until the end of this month to vacate our home. During this ordeal, I have experienced emotions I didn't think were possible. I am leaning to find the blessings in all of this and some days seem easier than others. Actually, some hours seems easier than others. I am being prompted to say goodbye to the life I once knew. A life that had all the material things attached to it that falsely made me the person I thought I was. I'm learning that my strength does not come from the house I live in or the car I drive. A Tough lesson that has rocked me to the core.
Some say..."At least you still have your income" or "others have it much worse."
While this is so true...my truth is ...It's still a challenge to get through but I know I'll be stronger for it.
I used the word prompted earlier because I had a choice. I had a choice to do whatever it took to hang on to a house that was considered "upside down" in value or walk away from it and have the opportunity to start over and smarter. We decided on the latter. This decision will free me do more volunteer work and to be more of service to others without the guilt of feeling like I "have to" gererate an income doing my home-based business. My husband's income will support the family and allow us to begin to save again.
The Blessings in Foreclosure will be many.
Today my gift is to myself and others in my position.
To myself because I had to let go of some faulty thinking and beliefs
To others because I hope to be a source of support if this is or will be happening to you.
LIFE LESSON......BIGGER ISN'T ALWAYS BETTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Blessings to all
Today is my 16th day.
It's been a whirlwind of emotions recently as we learned a few weeks ago that out request for a Loan Modification was NOT approved. We have until the end of this month to vacate our home. During this ordeal, I have experienced emotions I didn't think were possible. I am leaning to find the blessings in all of this and some days seem easier than others. Actually, some hours seems easier than others. I am being prompted to say goodbye to the life I once knew. A life that had all the material things attached to it that falsely made me the person I thought I was. I'm learning that my strength does not come from the house I live in or the car I drive. A Tough lesson that has rocked me to the core.
Some say..."At least you still have your income" or "others have it much worse."
While this is so true...my truth is ...It's still a challenge to get through but I know I'll be stronger for it.
I used the word prompted earlier because I had a choice. I had a choice to do whatever it took to hang on to a house that was considered "upside down" in value or walk away from it and have the opportunity to start over and smarter. We decided on the latter. This decision will free me do more volunteer work and to be more of service to others without the guilt of feeling like I "have to" gererate an income doing my home-based business. My husband's income will support the family and allow us to begin to save again.
The Blessings in Foreclosure will be many.
Today my gift is to myself and others in my position.
To myself because I had to let go of some faulty thinking and beliefs
To others because I hope to be a source of support if this is or will be happening to you.
LIFE LESSON......BIGGER ISN'T ALWAYS BETTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Blessings to all
Comment
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Comment by CassandraMadeIt on November 13, 2009 at 6:17am -
Thank you for this post! I know someone who is struggling with this decision and I'm going to share your thoughts of being "prompted" to change. As one saying goes, "Barn burnt down, now I see the moon."
May your new life bring you a bounty of joy! Congratulations on seeing opportunity before you.
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Comment by Joyful Pixie on November 12, 2009 at 1:54pm -
{{{{{To the Moon}}}}} You are in my prayers, hon. Many angel hugs for you! :o)
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Comment by Sparkles on November 11, 2009 at 7:05pm -
I know it must be tough to blog about what you are going through, but it is actually in times of turmoil that we find our true selves. If you look at many wealthy people, they have made and lost everything many times over. What you are going through does not define you as a person, it is only meant to push you closer to who you really are.Don't know if you like wine, but pour yourself a glass and celebrate this "opportunity" life has greater things in store for you - I promise.
Look at it as a business decision...maybe you are meant to meet new people where you plan to move to who will help your journey - whatever it is.....embrace the excitement of change. I will say a prayer for you today.
I recently "decided" to take an early buy out package from work during the worst economic times, but after 20 years, going to work was killing my spirit and I was the most disconnected from my self as I had ever been so OWN your decision and run with it. Huge blessings!!
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Comment by Joyce Kirby on November 11, 2009 at 6:33pm
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You will be in all our thoughts and prayers.
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Comment by Dawn wwt on November 11, 2009 at 6:21pm -
i really like that you are choosing to look at this tough situation as a gift and an opportunity for growth. it is never easy to make a change as big as this. my thoughts are with you as you begin this new chapter in your life - may it hold more wonderful surprises than you ever dreamed of! Hugs, Dawn
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Comment by To the Moon on November 11, 2009 at 5:06pm -
Dear MJ and Deb
Thank you so much for supporting me within minutes after posting.
I have been crying all day wondering how I will get through all this.
Not to mention all the PACKING!!!!!!!!
Before spilling my guts via a BLOG
something I never thought I'd ever do, I vowed to be totally honest about my situation.
I've always shared all I've ever had and just realized that many others will be blessed by all the things that won't fit in my new place. I will be able to defer all the repair work to my soon to be "Landlord" :-} something I've never had the pleasure of doing!!! Hey!, this foreclosure business might not be to bad after all
Thanks again for all your support.
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Comment by MJ on November 11, 2009 at 4:47pm
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My gift today to you is go to www.mnmlist.com . Good luck to you on your adventure. MJ
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Comment by Deb~ Community Manager on November 11, 2009 at 4:37pm -
May you find much gratification as you begin this hard yet maybe happy part of your new journey in life. You sound like a very strong woman with a big heart:0)
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