The feeling has never been stronger to get out of debt NOW.
The dream is to be completely debt-free - meaning that we also own our home free and clear. For now, however, debt-free means paying off all of our debt outside of our home.
Tonight was Relief Society's Enrichment night. I really enjoyed the message and the presentations tonight. Who would have guessed but the ladies made a discussion on money management and budgeting really insightful, interesting and FUN. -- It's all about the fun factor. Anyway, Sister Hershey passed out this note sheet and shared with us how she used the website: http://www.thegrocerygame.com
It was Sunday morning last week and Brett and I were slow to get up and get going. The doorbell rang. Here in Arizona our ward is in the habit of sending the Aaronic priesthood holders (teenagers) around the neighborhood to collect fast offerings on fast Sunday. In the past, Brett and I will throw our clothes on and run to the door to meet the young men who come to our home. This past Sunday however, we just didn't feel like hussling and decided unanimously to ignore the door. Pleased with our decision we settled back into bed.
Minutes later however, Brooke our 4 yr old daughter comes into our bedroom crying like she'd just suffered some terrible loss. I said, "Brooke - what's the matter?" She looked me right in the eye and said, "Mommy, you missed the prophet!"