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A 2nd Realization

June 11th, 2012 at 10:11 pm


In my last post, I shared that I don't really feel the need to blog constantly or consistently about money, and how my situation financially turned around in my time here. I am blogging elsewhere about Catholic life in a large family and 95% of it is not money-related.

My 2nd realization was: I wanted to share a positive money moment, and my new blog really wasn't the place. So I find myself here to share that I finally got it. I figured it out. My mindset and paradigm shifted to a positive place.

Our air conditioner decided to conk out on a 90+ degree weekend. We had all the ceiling fans going, plus two big stationary fans, and we spent lots of time out of the house, but it was very, very difficult to sleep and have a happy, functioning family.

Today the air conditioner repair folks came and it turned out that we needed to replace the motor in the fan unit outside. Turns out that some major duct was clogged due to the cottonwood tree on our neighbor's property and that most likely caused the motor to get hot and break. The good news is we didn't to replace anything else. The bad news was it cost $748 to fix.

This was where it gets good, and I am pleased to share. I wrote a check for the full amount. No credit card usage, no bemoaning. I've learned the full value of an EF. I've learned that it is money to spend in times like this, rather than board it. Smile

So I suppose I'll be back periodically to share my wise money decision making moments.

Non-money news: Summer is here. Pool membership is being used. Taking advantage of $1 movie mornings at the local theatre using store-purchased snacks. zI managed to pay cash for daughter's graduation party and gift. I know the exact amount of daughter's tuition for high school which we will pay in two installments. I know that my volunteer work at my parish will subsidize most of the tution for the remaining kids. I'm still clipping coupons and watching my grocery bills stay low. I am getting closer to becoming the Deacon's wife. All is good.

3 Responses to “A 2nd Realization”

  1. SicilyYoder Says:
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    Such an awesome story, Laura. I just had to use part of my EF, so I am a little on the edge. Amazon pays 60 days out, and although I did really well on May's book sales, I won't get the money until the end of July. My nieces/nephews, whom I was foster mom to, are now grown, but if I was ever a mother again, I will have my kids in the church school. I am an avid believer in a Christian education. Where's your other blog? I'd love to read it.

  2. rob62521 Says:
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    That is great that you had the cash for your emergency...bet the house is more comfortable.

  3. creditcardfree Says:
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    It is much more comforting to use an emergency fund than a credit card. I'm glad you'll be here occassionally. There are many here that will be inspired when they read your positive money moments!

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