Comments on: Those Darn Bumps in the Road http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/01/those-darn-bumps-in-the-road/ Our Journey to a Debt-Free Life Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:39:42 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: This Week in the Carnivals » My Money Blog http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/01/those-darn-bumps-in-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-13698 This Week in the Carnivals » My Money Blog Thu, 01 Feb 2007 06:21:55 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/01/those-darn-bumps-in-the-road/#comment-13698 [...] Looking to learn from someone who’s had some bumps in the road and still has a great attitude about it? Check out BloggingAwayDebt. [...] [...] Looking to learn from someone who’s had some bumps in the road and still has a great attitude about it? Check out BloggingAwayDebt. [...]

]]> By: Blogging Away Debt » Blog Archive » Smoothing Out those Bumps in the Road http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/01/those-darn-bumps-in-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-12776 Blogging Away Debt » Blog Archive » Smoothing Out those Bumps in the Road Wed, 31 Jan 2007 03:43:14 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/01/those-darn-bumps-in-the-road/#comment-12776 [...] A few days ago I talked about those darn bumps in the road. I thought about a few things that can happen once you hit that bump and fall off your bike. [...] [...] A few days ago I talked about those darn bumps in the road. I thought about a few things that can happen once you hit that bump and fall off your bike. [...]

]]> By: Rodeo of Debt Reduction #4 → We’re In Debt http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/01/those-darn-bumps-in-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-10331 Rodeo of Debt Reduction #4 → We’re In Debt Sat, 27 Jan 2007 23:12:53 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/01/those-darn-bumps-in-the-road/#comment-10331 [...] Blogging Away Debt talks about the bumps in the road. You can easily apply these bump resolutions to slips and backslides in your debt reductions. [...] [...] Blogging Away Debt talks about the bumps in the road. You can easily apply these bump resolutions to slips and backslides in your debt reductions. [...]

]]> By: Matt http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/01/those-darn-bumps-in-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-8452 Matt Thu, 25 Jan 2007 13:49:32 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/01/those-darn-bumps-in-the-road/#comment-8452 I think both #1 and #3 are options, I like your idea of #3 because so many people don't even consider this an option. It's a matter of knowing if this bump is one that is worth dealing with.. and more importantly what exactly was the bump? was it your husband loosing his job that was the bump or the fact that you're in debt and needed that money? I think you're already working on your #3 option in that you're getting rid of your debt. I think both #1 and #3 are options, I like your idea of #3 because so many people don’t even consider this an option. It’s a matter of knowing if this bump is one that is worth dealing with.. and more importantly what exactly was the bump? was it your husband loosing his job that was the bump or the fact that you’re in debt and needed that money? I think you’re already working on your #3 option in that you’re getting rid of your debt.

]]> By: Nancy http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/01/those-darn-bumps-in-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-8257 Nancy Thu, 25 Jan 2007 06:25:07 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/01/those-darn-bumps-in-the-road/#comment-8257 Tricia, I think you're already doing #3, by blogging as you are! Tricia, I think you’re already doing #3, by blogging as you are!

]]> By: GInger http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/01/those-darn-bumps-in-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-7921 GInger Wed, 24 Jan 2007 18:38:08 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/01/those-darn-bumps-in-the-road/#comment-7921 Hello Trica, I know you must be very busy but here is a web site that I found through Frugal Living it is at www.livingonadime. It may have more ideas for you to cut cost. Hello Trica, I know you must be very busy but here is a web site that I found through Frugal Living it is at http://www.livingonadime. It may have more ideas for you to cut cost.

]]> By: Megan http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/01/those-darn-bumps-in-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-7875 Megan Wed, 24 Jan 2007 17:57:00 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/01/those-darn-bumps-in-the-road/#comment-7875 I really like your analogy as well. I think you're doing a great job - and I think it's great that you are getting right back on that bike. I really like your analogy as well. I think you’re doing a great job – and I think it’s great that you are getting right back on that bike.

]]> By: Claire http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/01/those-darn-bumps-in-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-7863 Claire Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:47:27 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/01/those-darn-bumps-in-the-road/#comment-7863 I wish I could edit my remarks to spell your name correctly, Tricia! I'm sorry! :( I wish I could edit my remarks to spell your name correctly, Tricia! I’m sorry! :(

]]> By: Claire http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/01/those-darn-bumps-in-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-7862 Claire Wed, 24 Jan 2007 16:46:30 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/01/those-darn-bumps-in-the-road/#comment-7862 I really like your analogy, Trish. I'm feeling a little convicted because of it. I'm not angry as much as in a constant state of anxiety due to debt. I realize I've got to get that stick out and start smoothing instead of stressing all the time. Thanks for the reminder. I'm praying for your family during this *exciting* time of transition! I really like your analogy, Trish. I’m feeling a little convicted because of it. I’m not angry as much as in a constant state of anxiety due to debt. I realize I’ve got to get that stick out and start smoothing instead of stressing all the time. Thanks for the reminder. I’m praying for your family during this *exciting* time of transition!

]]> By: Karen http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/01/those-darn-bumps-in-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-7855 Karen Wed, 24 Jan 2007 15:48:15 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/01/those-darn-bumps-in-the-road/#comment-7855 Just remember that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger; and, everything happens for a reason. So many things in life that we look at as tragedies later turn out to be blessings! Just remember that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger; and, everything happens for a reason. So many things in life that we look at as tragedies later turn out to be blessings!

]]> By: Joane http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/01/those-darn-bumps-in-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-7842 Joane Wed, 24 Jan 2007 15:07:37 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/01/those-darn-bumps-in-the-road/#comment-7842 We all like to think we would do number 3 - to possibly help ourselves in the future, but more likely to help others - after all, the next time we bike down that road, we would be watching for the bump. The best part of any of those scenarios is that you got back on the bike and rode on. You have been dealt quite a bump. I got that bump 20 years ago when I was a single mother with four kids. It was the best thing that ever happened to me, and the most terrifying. Your family will be fine, and your husband will pursue his dreams. I did. I've never forgotten the terror; but it made me get my life straightened out. We are all praying for you and your family. We all like to think we would do number 3 – to possibly help ourselves in the future, but more likely to help others – after all, the next time we bike down that road, we would be watching for the bump.

The best part of any of those scenarios is that you got back on the bike and rode on. You have been dealt quite a bump. I got that bump 20 years ago when I was a single mother with four kids. It was the best thing that ever happened to me, and the most terrifying. Your family will be fine, and your husband will pursue his dreams. I did. I’ve never forgotten the terror; but it made me get my life straightened out.

We are all praying for you and your family.

]]> By: Donna Piranha http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/01/those-darn-bumps-in-the-road/comment-page-1/#comment-7816 Donna Piranha Wed, 24 Jan 2007 05:15:21 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/01/those-darn-bumps-in-the-road/#comment-7816 Well, when I was going through a hard time years ago, a friends mom gave me a book called, "The Bumps Are What You Climb On". I never actually read the book, but the title still comes to mind when I'm faced with one of those damn bumps. I've soothed friends and children, as well as myself with those words. I guess it's true that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Live and learn and all that. Anyway, that's what I was moved to say. :) Well, when I was going through a hard time years ago, a friends mom gave me a book called, “The Bumps Are What You Climb On”. I never actually read the book, but the title still comes to mind when I’m faced with one of those damn bumps. I’ve soothed friends and children, as well as myself with those words.
I guess it’s true that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. Live and learn and all that.
Anyway, that’s what I was moved to say. :)

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