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November 27th, 2009 at 09:12 pm

We've been trying to fix things around the house today. We need an extension ladder but the one we bought trying to save money didn't meet our needs so I had to return it.

The one we need is $200, and since I only have $1000 in the EF - that $1000 has to spread between a new patio door, a chainsaw, a ladder, and new shingles.

The shingles were cheap, but the patio door is $499 at Home Depot plus around $341 for installation. That only leaves around $150.

We spent $135 at Home Depot today trying to get the stuff we needed but then the ladder never worked.

So I went back to Home Depot to get oil for the chainsaw & when I got home I had a check waiting for me.

It was from Dad's social security for $304.75.

I called my Aunt to let her know and she talked a lot about how much she loved DH and Dad has always liked DH.

I always joked that if I ever left DH, I'd be in trouble with the family. Anyhow, for awhile I have been hesitant to incorporate what I've received from Dad to join DH's & my joint funds.

But I think if Dad knew the situation now, he'd want me to use the $304.75 to buy what the family needed to repair the house vs sitting in a bank account because I was nervous about incorporating it into family finances.

That isn't to say I'm going to join the $6298.25 into the family finances, but I will admit that seeing that check helped me feel more secure about buying the ladder.

I was supposed to buy it when I went to get the oil but I told Dh that the refund from the first ladder will take a few days & I can't buy another ladder from the debit card until that is paid.

So I come home, and the money is suddenly there.

I've been thinking about Dad a lot this week. We were supposed to be in Vegas today. Instead I received a check from his behalf & pictures of him that I ordered for an ornament to put on our tree.

I miss him, but on days like today - I also have a feeling he's watching over us.

5 Responses to “More money”

  1. Ima saver Says:
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    I am sure he is.

  2. Petunia Says:
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    I feel that way about my dad too.

  3. buddy Says:
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    I married a guy my Dad liked too. We're lucky that our Dad's set a good example.

  4. LuxLiving Says:
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    Have you tried just renting the ladder? or is it one you'll use all the time?

  5. DebtisDumb Says:
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    Lost my dad 31/2 years ago,always working or fixing something,go,go,go. If he hadn't taught me what he did,I would have been lost! Miss him too,but to me and my children he was a legacy,and not one day goes by, that we don't revisit how awesome he was. To me that's what great people do,they leave a legacy,for people to constantly be reminded of.

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