Wow! A Big Pick-Me-Up!

Talk about a change! Some big change! Today was payday, and I got a big paycheck for my crappy Christmas Day triple time fiasco. Not as big as I thought, but pretty nice anyway. After doing my shopping, I got home and the mail was in. Mostly bills, it looked liked, but there was one personal item. I looked at that ... it was from my friends Bruce and Rita in Lubbock, TX ... Bruce is the one who has Hodgkins and is terminal. I figured it was a thank you ... I have sent him a lot of cards, trying to lift his spirits ... I can't do much for him; don't have money to send him gifts, but I try to find funny cards to lift him up. Well, I opened the card and out pops a check for ... wait for it ... $1,000. That's right, a thousand dollars. My eyes popped out. In the card, he thanked me for all the cards and e-mails and positive thoughts. He said he knew I was going through a rough patch and said he and Rita wanted to help me out, and hoped the money would help. When I first saw the check, I figured a couple hundred. I thought that would be nice ... but a thousand? Wow. I sat there and cried for a while. Then I smiled ... then I cried. Wow! I know my brother would tell me to send it back, but I've always been taught when someone sends you a gift, you say thank you and use it well, in the spirit in which it was given. I plan to pay some bills (my heating bill is first and foremost) and get  my car work done.  And somewhere along the way, I plan to pay it forward a bit .... I know Bruce and Rita are big fans of humane societies, so I may donate to the local shelter. I can't think of a better place to donate in their name.  I have had a lot of angels these past few weeks. All of you have made a big difference in my life ... be it with kind words, encouragement, money, whatever. I'm getting out of my doldrums a little bit at a time. Thank you so much. I was telling one of the cashiers at Meijer today (as I was buying more Christmas cards ... 75 percent off!) that I lost 180 pounds and gained about 50 new friends ... I think that's a good trade-off, don't you think!

That is just wonderful Eileen! Now you can relax and enjoy life a bit more! You are really loved!

Eileen, I am a firm believer in what goes around comes around and also if God brings you to it He will get you through it. Now it was your turn, my friend. Enjoy and do what you must do. Happy New Year to you.

What a joy and a Blessing. The rewards are certainly amazing aren't they? I'm glad to hear that some of your pressure can be lessened now.

Lainy

 

Eileen: What a wonderful surprise.....I am so happy for you. I know this takes a lot of the pressure off with bills, etc. I think the donation to the humane shelter is a really good cause....so many kitties and doggies needing good homes and it costs a lot to keep them healthy.

Hang on to some of those $$ for a rainy day, kiddo. Put it away where you won't be tempted to spend it.....then when you do have a need, it will be there. I am a firm believer in savings accounts even if they don't pay much interest.

We are so cold down here in Sturgis today - it was 1 above this morning. The sun is shining brightly and the snow does look "pretty" but the darn streets are a MESS.
I just can't seem to get warm.

So glad for you my friend.....God has been good to you, so give Him the thanks too!

Love ya,
Pat

Hi Pat: You, too, were one of those who were there when I was down ... told my mom about you, and you are now on her Rosary list ... that's a really special place to be. Thank you for helping me out last month. I already put some in savings; some is going to paying bills. As I was going to the bank I thought for sure I was going to get in an accident or something bad was going to happen to me, but so far, everything's good.

Wow, what a good friend you have. Sometimes when we really need something, it comes. And you do have to love those after Christmas sales. I haven't lost the 180 lbs, put I sure have gained the 50 friends. Isn't it great.  Have fun with your money even if  most of it is to pay bills, it still feels good. Diana

Hi Eileen, What a GREAT "Good News" story to share.  What wonderful friends you have in Bruce and Rita. You are truly lucky to have them in your life. Kathi 

That is so kewl girl!!!

WOW EILEEN THAT IS GREAT NEWS!!!! SEE ALL YOUR PASSING ON THE CLOTHES TO ME WAS GOOD BECAUSE LOOK HOW YOU GOT PAID BACK....WOW $1,000.00 FOR YOU TO SPEND!!!! I KNOW IT SURE WOULD MAKE ME HAPPY TO HAVE THAT EXTRA MONEY RIGHT NOW!!!!! SO GLAD THAT YOU CAN DO SOMEHTING FOR YOURSELF AND BE HAPPY ONCE AGAIN!!!!

HUGS AND LOVE