by Hope
Many long time readers will recall when we were moving from the 900 square foot apartment to the trailer some 10-ish years ago, we had to re-home our animals. It was a terribly hard time.
Before everyone jumps down my throat on that again, we rehomed three animals:
- Mene – a chihuahua that we ended up with when a military family had to move and needed someone to take their little dog.
- Princess’s cat – who actually moved with us to the 30 acres where the trailer was, but became an outside cat instead of inside. She ended up remaining at that property with the family that lived there when we moved to Georgia.
- Izzy – a puppy found in the dumpster who was brought to us to care for.
Izzy stands guard as Princess naps in our apartment
Other than the cat, we didn’t go out and adopt animals just to give them away. Anyways…
Update on Izzy
This week I got a message from the family that took Izzy when we moved. They were trying to figure out how old she is.
They were also a homeschooling family and their oldest son and Sea Cadet knew each other from the summer camp where they both attended and then worked at.
“She is the most spoiled one in the family ? [my husband] passed away from cancer in April and Izzy was his faithful companion throughout his 4.5 year battle. She is a loyal friend and we are all a little anxious to see her aging a little bit???”
She also sent a few pictures.
The kids and I have been going back and forth trying to figure out how old she is. The best we can guess is 11-12 years old. The twins agree that she was dropped off after they had moved in. They were placed with me when they were 12 and are 27 now.
Anyways, it was so nice to hear from this family and get to see Izzy. She has truly gotten to live her best life.
(Mene was an old man when we got him. He ended up going to live with a sailor and his new wife that were our neighbors at the apartment. I think it was more Mene adopting them rather than them adopting him. But he passed away a few years ago. We had stayed in touch as well.)
Just thought some of you long time readers would enjoy this update like I did.
Hope is a resourceful and solutions-driven business manager who has spent nearly two decades helping clients streamline their operations and grow their businesses through project management, digital marketing, and tech expertise. Recently transitioning from her role as a single mom of five foster/adoptive children to an empty nester, Hope is navigating the emotional and practical challenges of redefining her life while maintaining her determination to regain financial control and eliminate debt.
Living in a cozy small town in northeast Georgia with her three dogs, Hope cherishes the serenity of the mountains over the bustle of the beach. Though her kids are now finding their footing in the world—pursuing education, careers, and independence—she remains deeply committed to supporting them in this next chapter, even as she faces the bittersweet tug of letting go.
Since joining the Blogging Away Debt community in 2015, Hope has candidly shared her journey of financial ups and downs. Now, with a renewed focus and a clear path ahead, she’s ready to tackle her finances with the same passion and perseverance that she’s brought to her life and career. Through her writing, she continues to inspire others to confront their own financial challenges and strive for a brighter future.
So, what do you think ?