Last month seemed so long and dark and dreary that I was happy to switch over the calendar page this morning. I took a personal day off work today. It's going to be a date to remember...
...because I went to the bank and paid off our mortgage this morning!!
Gregg and I are beyond thrilled. We love our modest home so much, and knowing that it now belongs to us completely is like a dream come true. Earlier Gregg texted me from work and said, "This is one of the most exciting times in my life!" and "I don't want us to ever leave there. Home."
We're both so happy and very, very grateful. Yes, this will be a day to remember.
54 comments:
Congratulations! I can fully understand your joy. Enjoy and cherish your home.
Congrats on it being ALL YOURS! May you be happy in your home for the rest of your lives!
I remember when we paid off our mortgage - two or three years earlier than stipulated. It was like having a big weight removed from our shoulders. I felt a sense of lightness. Your house looks like a palace to me.
Today is a day to celebrate. Well done Jennifer and Gregg.
I could not possibly be happier for you and Gregg. What a truly amazing thing to have done. I salute you, I celebrate you, I send you boatloads of happiness to be in the house that is your own.
How exciting, Jennifer! Wishing you and Gregg many happy times in your forever home!
I am so happy for you both! I hope you celebrate with a nice dinner out!
I was thinking of you earlier, and hoping all had gone well today. Congratulations! May you & Gregg have many, many healthy, happy, and wonderful years in your home!
Cogratulations! That's a big event!
How wonderful. All the best to you both for many happy years in your lovely home.
One of the greatest feelings is paying of your mortgage, an even more important greatest feeling is knowing that you now own a valuable asset. Enjoy the feelings!
That's a wonderful feeling! Your house doesn't look modest at all-it's beautiful.
It's a lovely classic house, one you will never tire of. Well done!
I'm happy for you Jennifer. The house looks so beautiful.
You have a beautiful house and you made it your home in every sense - now also financially. Long may you, Gregg and your four-legged and winged family members live in it, happily ever after!
Your house looks lovely, enjoy it and be happy.
Congratulations! Wishing you happiness in your home forever!
That's a nice house too.
This is so uplifting to read! I am so incredibly happy for you!!!
Yay for you guys! Life is definitely a rollercoaster. I well remember when we paid our house off, we were stunned for quite awhile!
It must be great to live in a place that you KNOW you'll never have to leave. As a longtime renter, I don't have that security!
Congratulations, its a lovely feeling knowing you OWN your home.
Congratulations! Enjoy each moment in your lovely home!
Congratulations. How wonderful to know that your beautiful home is now truly your own.
Thank you, Tom! It's not big and it's certainly not fancy, but we love it.
Thank you!
Thank you Meike! Now that it's paid for, we can afford to do some home improvement stuff that we could only dream about before. :)
That's so nice of you to say, Cro. It was built in 1956 so in a way, it IS a classic!
What a nice thing to say. Thank you for stopping by and for the kind comment.
We still can't really believe it! And as of right now, we have zero debt. Gregg is thinking of partially retiring next month which will be another wonderful thing that comes from paying off the house!
Thanks Joanne!
Such a nice thing to say...thank you!
February 1st will now be a holiday in our home! :)
Thank you for thinking of us and for the good wishes!
I've invited a couple of close friends over for appetizers and champagne this afternoon!
I'm not sure how long it's going to take to sink in that it's all ours! I still can't quite wrap my head around it. We only had to make mortage payments for five years. I'll never take for granted how incredibly lucky we've been.
Thank you Debra! The plan is for it to be our forever home.
"Enjoy and cherish"....YES! We're looking forward to really fixing it up and furnishing it nicely now that the mortgage is paid off. We love it so.
Thank you Susan!
Your love and support means the world to me, Mary. Thank you.
It's been a couple of days and the excitement hasn't really let up yet! :)
I really appreciate your kind words, dear Yael. Thank you.
Thank you!
You're a good friend, Michael. Thank you!
How long did it take for the stunned feeling to dissipate? Because we can't seem to stop being excited! lol
We had always rented too, up until five years ago when we first bought this house. Your London apartment is beautiful and the way you get to travel seems wonderful to me. There are many different ways to have a happy life!
It IS a great feeling, and I'm not even close to used to it yet! Thanks!
We don't take a single day for granted! This has been a happy thing.
I still can't quite wrap my head around it all! Thank you for stopping by and the good wishes!
Happy for you Jennifer.x
Good for you! It is a lovely satisfaction is it no?
What a lovely reply, Jennifer.
Congratulations, Jennifer! It's a wonderful feeling. It wasn't long ago that I experienced that same euphoria and I continue to get wafts of pleasure when I let myself think about it.
Congratulations!!!! I am so happy for you both! Isn't it an amazing feeling? I remember when we paid off ours; we just stood there gaping at each other in amazement. You guys rock!
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