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.
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