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Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 8:16 am
by taliesin
Hia all. I just wanted to drop in and thank everyone on here for their help and support over the last 3 years. Without the advice and posts on this site, I would probably have thrown in the towel a while ago. My IVA was approved in January 2008, and thanks to some prudent choices, and the support of a wonderful mother-in-law, I was able to make a full and final offer last month.
Spoke to my I.P yesterday and my offer has been accepted. You have probably all got an idea of how well I slept laast night for the first time in years.
It's not been an easy path, with a bout of long term illness, pay reductions, and a new arrival in the family, it's been a little challenging. But when I think back to the times when those debt collection letters came flying through the door, it's been worth it!
Anyhow, I'll keep lurking on here in the background and hopefully can share some experience and throw some free advice around if anyone needs it.
Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 8:27 am
by kallis3
That's excellent news, so pleased for you.
Please keep posting - it's always inspirational for those of us still battling through to see that it is possible to come out the other side, and your experience will be invaluable on here.
Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 10:33 am
by Imhotep
Great news!
Sounds like a top mother-in-law you have there
Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 10:51 am
by ginger3232
Great News - put this behind you and get on with your life
Best Wishes and Luck !!
Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 7:07 pm
by MelanieGiles
What a fantastic result for you and closure two years earlier than anticipated. Enjoy your debt free life and pop on here occasionally and let us know how you are getting on.
Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:19 am
by peoples
Good news! We are all happy for you.
Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:22 am
by Declan at DebtFreeDirect
Great news and best of luck for everything.
Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 10:32 am
by jessicarabbitgirl
Brilliant news hopefully I shall be posting my own success story in a months time
Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 10:33 am
by kallis3
I'm sure you will! Looking forward to reading it.
Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 12:00 pm
by taliesin
Well, after a couple of weeks of decent sleep - I'm beginning to look my age again instead of a haggard old man.. Hopefully I've encouraged a fellow worker to opt for an IVA - they're in a similar situation to what I found myself in, and it's nice being able to offer friendly advice when it comes to money for a change.
Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 12:08 pm
by kallis3
It is good to be able to do that isn't it? We're just helping to sort out my stepdaughter with one, hopefully she can get back on track soon.
Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 6:06 pm
by Shining
What a great post and well done on your F&F hope your debt free future is a very happy one. x
Posted: Sat Feb 26, 2011 7:39 pm
by Rosepetal
Hi, great news for you! how wonderful that this experience has touched you so you can help someone else who's having difficulty!
So many post about feeling alone,great to be able to help someone.
hug
Posted: Mon Feb 28, 2011 6:07 pm
by Fozzy Bear
Great news I am genuinly pleased for you must be a great weight off your mind hearing stories like yours makes me all the more detemined to be debt free myself before my 5 years is up. Good luck for the future and your fresh start .