MERRY CHRISTMAS & Happy New Year
2019 wasn't an easy year. I lost my job in January 2019, and had to live on my income tax money for several months, all while trying to move and relocate to a home closer to jobs. The town that I lived in, Austin IN, was 30 to 45 minutes to any walmart or decent grocery store that wasn't jacking up the prices because it was in the middle of no man's land.
In my search for a new home, my bankruptcy payment was increased to almost $1100 a month, including the rent that i was paying at the time for the land contract that i was in. I'd lived in that home for almost 5 years, and only $100 of every payment was going to the purchase price of the home... it was a tough pill to swallow each month, but I found that home when my children and I became homeless in 2014. I believe when i told the couple that owned the house my story they took advantage of me. But what could i do, i needed to provide a home for my kids.
Fast forward 4.5 years to NOW (2019), where life is still a struggle, but its a bit easier. I moved our family to Clarksville, IN! I'm paying the SAME amount i was before, but ALL of my payment each month is going towards the purchase of my home! The couple that I'm purchasing the house from are amazing! They have kids and so they know the struggles of being the sole breadwinner and trying to maintain a home, provide food, and everything else that kids need.
Christmas has (in the last few years) been enjoyable for me again. Alexandria and John are always on my mind and they are deeply missed. I still buy ornaments each year for them! My youngest sons Jeremy and Joshua still remember their Sissy and Daddy very well! I hope that they won't ever lose those memories. But if they do, i have recordings and plenty of pictures to help them remember.
I won't take up much more of your time, and i appreciate you taking a moment and reading my rambles anyway!!
I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and an amazing New Year!!!
From my house to yours,
Holly Geiger and Family
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