Well I hope things work out for her. Would it help to just have it in her name since Damon's credit is so bad? I'm sure Dae Lynn will do what is best for both of them. Have you told Glen yet?

The loan will be taken out in Dae Lynn's name because of her good credit history. They should be getting a letter either today or tomorrow to let them know about the loan. I sure hope they get it. They deserve a break!!

Yes, Dae Lynn finally told Glen. Actually, they couldn't buy a house with a rental so Glen is buying the rental but it's with the kid's money. We're not paying anything. It's in name only so they can get the loan.....then we'll sign it back over to them in a year or so. Again.....they will be paying ALL expenses. It was a loophole that Dae Lynn found a way around. The guy she talked to told her she was pretty smart for figuring that out!!!

They'll tell the rest of the family as soon as they are sure they have financing. Glen's not happy about that but if they don't get the loan they don't need the rest of the family saying that they should have known that they couldn't do that......so tired of the put-downs and negative remarks.

I know how you feel Diana. Really Glen should be happy about it. Dae Lynn told her parents....it's really no one else's business what they buy. I'm wishing her the best of everything...I know she has to be excited and I don't want her to be disappointed.

Good for Dae Lynn and Damon! Let the naysayers talk to each othere if they have what to say!

I wish them the best, and am keeping them and the kids in my prayers!

Thanks Guys!!

Dae Lynn got a letter yesterday and it sounded like they were turned down but that they would work with them on getting the loan.......when she called that wasn't so. They were declined because of Damon's bad credit history. The credit place that they looked was different than what Dae Lynn looked at and it was much, much worse. Dae Lynn was in tears and I felt so bad for her.

This morning I have the kids and she and Damon are in at the bank talking to them. I hope that it's good news. They will be checking all of their options with them.......we have a great bank that we go to and they know Dae Lynn.....and Glen, so hopefully they will be able to come up with something to help them out.....in Dae Lynn's name, of course. I'm anxious to hear what they're finding out.

Dae Lynn got a really nice FB e-mail from the lady who owns the house, she's a friend from church.....and she told them how excited she was to have them own her house. It was so sweet of her.....she a very dear woman. I just hope it all works out.

I sure hope that everything works out with the house for Dae Lyn. I truly believe that everyone deserves a second chance. And I am a firm believer in that when someone is down........you don't kick them. I wish them all the luck in the world.

Keeping my fingers crossed and heart in prayer for Dae Lynn and Damon. I do hope they can get the financing.

They talked to the bank and it sounds like there won't be a problem!! They should know about the loan in a couple of days. They won't have to divide the property up to buy it either so they have to sign new contracts. The banker told them that if they come in and talk to him he will help Damon get his credit score up and help them get that debt down. They were very encouraged. Dae Lynn is getting really excited that this really will work out!! I guess that they won't be closing until the end of August though because that's what the seller wants to do. She's going to have to have an auction to get rid of a lot of stuff.

Yay!!!! I'm so happy for them. Maybe when Damon sees that things really can work in a positive way, it will help him to be more positive. Yay Yay Yay!!!!!

Wonderful!!! God works in mysterious ways! It looks like this was meant to be!

I am so happy to hear that Dae Lyn and Damon were approved for their loan. Wishing them and their little family all the best!

It's official!! They were approved for the loan!! I'm so excited for them. The only thing is they are approved for a higher interest rate but if Glen would co-sign for them the bank would give them an even better interest rate. This was something that the bank offered because Glen is a good customer. In the end it would save them $100 a month or $20,000 over the next 20 years. I had talked to Glen about co-signing for them before and he said that he wouldn't do it so I'm not sure if he will or not. Glen told Dae Lynn that he'll have to get approval from the rest of the family before he'll do it. I'm really upset with him. We just seem to be on opposite sides of everything anymore.

Janet, is your house still for rent??? Just kidding.......I think. I'm getting pretty fed up.

That sucks Diana...why is it any of the rest of the families business? Is Glen going to have them show Dae Lynn their finances? Tell him he's wrong...then run!

Sorry Diana but we have rented the house. They move in next weekend. BUT......I'll kick Rick out and you can have his room....lol

I'm so happy for Dae Lynn and Damon, I really hope this is the beginning of a much better relationship for them and that the dreams they have come true.

Diana.... i am so happy for Dae Lynn and Damon, i am praying that this gives him the stability he needs and he shows everyone that doubted him, that he is going to do good.

I bet she is so excited, she can now plan some of the rooms, and it will be good for them to be alone as a family too.

Regarding Glen.... maybe he just has doubts about Damon's commitment and is afraid he will end up footing the bill, if things go wrong with them again? I am only guessing, and maybe he is afraid the other family members will say he is favoring Dae Lynn, in some way.
Maybe they should just accept to pay the higher rate, and then in a few years, when they are prooved at the bank, they can re-mortgage for a better rate of loan. That way it ramains none of the families business, they will have done it all on their own.

Oh Diana, i so hope it all works out and the family can get settled, and you can get your house back too.

Diana I know it's rough but I wouldn't sign either, there two adults and they need to take care of their finances. It's his credit on risk so I don't blame him one bit.

I started with high interest and in a few years like Diane say's they can go get a better rate.

Diane......you've hit the nail on the head!! That's exactly what's going on.

Glen has talked to Feyn and Amy's family and they were very supportive of them getting the house. I was surprised but happy about that.

The thing now is whether Glen will sign or not.......and he and Dae Lynn are in the kitchen right now debating on the issue. I'm staying out of it. It's Glen's decision because if I put my two cents in it may come back and bite me in the butt later and I would NEVER hear the end of it. I'll be glad when this is all said and done.

One thing about Dae Lynn is she can hold her ground with Glen. She's telling him like it is.......wish all of you could hear her telling him about stuff!!!

You all did a great job with Dae Lynn. I sure wish I had her determination!

This will all work out in the end! I am so happy for them!

I am sure they will work it out one way or the other, I do sort of see it from Glen's point of view, (i have told you before - you are far more forgiving than i am), it is hard, i am sure he would do anything for Dae Lynn, but its not just her is it, in this instance, and Damon has a lot of work to do getting the respect and love back. It will take time, but either way - they will have their own HOME, and that is a brilliant thing for them as a family and you too.

I got to finally see the house yesterday!! It's very nice.......not a new house by any means but is a very nice older house. Nancy was there to show it to us. You could tell that she is having a hard time with her husband gone........she's such a sweet lady. She is very tickled that Dae Lynn and Damon is getting the house and she's known all about Damon's problems and is hoping that this will help give them a chance.

Damon got the down payment from his Dad and the money has been deposited in the bank!! And......Glen said that he would co-sign for them. I totally left the decision up to him. He did have a talk to Dae Lynn about it and there are some rules that will apply should they fall behind in their payments. Everything is working out!! The bank will have their paperwork done in a couple of weeks......then Nancy needs some time to have a garage sale to get rid of things (she's decided not to have an auction).....then once she gets moved it will be theirs!! Sometime near the end of August!!! Yay!!!!

That is such wonderful news and I'm thrilled for Dae Lynn and Damon!

Congratulations to them!!!

(and to you too...now you will have some freedom!)

I hope it cools down a bit for Kansas so it won't be too hot for Dae Lynn and Damon to move to their new home. She has got to be soooo looking forward to it. It was great that you had a basement to store her things in. It would have been awful to try and find furnishings plus buy a house. Maybe I should ask about the rent for the mobile home???? LOL

About the trailer, Janet......they are staying so it's rented. Sorry!!

Dae Lynn bought a new stove while we were gone this weekend. They stopped at a local Sears and there was one on clearance plus they got 10% off. When Glen found out he started lecturing her AGAIN. After Dae Lynn went to clean the church I asked him to PLEASE stop doing that because it causes me a lot of stress. He just goes over and over and over the same thing every day with her. She's a smart girl and she will do well. I'm hoping that he'll listen to me and that will be the end of his lecturing her or I won't be so pleasant about it next time!!

The stove is very nice.....nothing fancy. It is stainless steel but it does't have any bells or whistles. She had been checking on Craig's list and this was just a little more than buying a used stove. I think that she did pretty good.

I sure hope things settle down a bit after they move. She probably feels like she's being attacked.

I do hope you know I was kidding about the mobile home / trailer whatever it is. I lived in one once and will try my hardest not to do that again....lol.

I know that you were kidding, as was I......I think!!

This morning was soooo much better!! Glen didn't get on Dae Lynn's case at all and breakfast was actually enjoyable!! Hopefully he'll keep his mouth shut a little more often and keep the peace around here!!

I hope so too. I bet Dae Lynn can hardly wait until moving day.........you too. :)

When are they moving into the house? The sooner, the better, so that Dae Lyn doesn't get discouraged if Glen keeps up the negativity.

I can understand his concern, but as Dr. Phil asks, "And, how is that working for you?" It will just push her away, and you and Glen do not want that!

They are closing on the house on August 18th. Three weeks. In some ways I can't wait and in other ways I'm really sad about it.

Yes, Dae Lynn is so excited!! We talk about it a lot. What she wants to do and how she wants to decorate......etc.....

Glen's been doing really good. It's been so much more peacelful since he's been keeping his mouth shut to Dae Lynn. He does have her worn down and worried. I told him yesterday and he needs to tell her sometime that he's proud of her. The girls......alll three of them......really look to their father for advice and his approval and so Dae Lynn's been really hurt feeling that she hasn't had that. I talked to him about it and recommended that he start giving her some compliments and lift her up. I asked him to do it in his own time so it doesn't look like I asked him to do it.

I hope he does it soon Diana. Knowing her father is still proud of her would go a long long way I'm sure.