We paid $122 dollars for a baby's sock.  Let me explain.  Our washing machine is back in working order and our wallet is 122 dollars lighter.  I'm giving myself a good stiff kick to the butt right now because my laziness cost me that money.  I'm not mad at the repair guy; in fact, I'm [...]

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The title pretty much says it all.  Almost 3 and a half years ago we owed almost $70,000 dollars.  Our first son hadn't been born yet, I was preparing to attend graduate school, there were two funerals in my future and we owned two cars both of which would be gone.  That was our life.  [...]

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The cold has returned!  And I'm not thrilled to partake in it but it's all part of the deal.  And my northern friends and relatives can quit laughing.  I realize that 23 degrees Fahrenheit would almost seem like a heat wave to some of you.  I've become quite accustomed to warmer weather and now find [...]

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I am freaking excited!  After about 3 and a half years my wife and I are finally almost debt free except the house.  The energy and momentum is building as we realize that the years of sacrifice are paying off and coming to a most satisfying conclusion.  I thought we'd never make it but God [...]

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