ktgrok Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I wrote about this maybe happening, but now it did. We recieved a lovely letter in the mail from my aunt, including the Cuban saying "When you have butter, spread it!" and a check for $12,000!!!!!! She very nicely mentioned that we might want to make sure we pay down some on any debt, as interest is the devil. (I'm sure this is in regards to my sister, who has car payments, a boat payment, boat storage payment, credit card debet, etc etc etc). I was happily able to tell her we will pay off the small amount we have on credit cards (for this past semester's tuition and books for DH for a certificate he is getting that will help him in his job), and probably refinance the house at a lower interest rate. Bigger than that for me, at 31 weeks pregnant, is the peace of mind this brings. WE are still finishing a remodel/repair job on half our house that started last year, as we have not been willing to put any of the cost/materials on credit. (she was glad to hear that!), and now we can afford to finish for sure before the baby comes. And I can buy the birth pool that I'm chipping in on with my friends, and the rest of next year's curriculum for my son. Things that we would have gotten to eventually, but will be so much better to get now, so I can plan and not stress as my pregnancy nears the end. Oh, and dh can get the AC in his old truck fixed...we've been holding off on that expense, but it is SO hot here, and he works hard, so that makes me happy. Just wanted to share the good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnsinkableKristen Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 :party::party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Michelle* Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 :001_smile: That's wonderful news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 :party: How thoughtful of your aunt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghee Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 That is wonderful. I once received an $8000 check from my grandmas estate. She hadn't spoken to me since my parets divorce, so 18 years, but she gave me an equal share with the other grandchildren in her will. We didn't have much debt so I bought a nice living room set and took my kids on a small vacation. It was much appreciated and we still call my living room stuff the "Grandma furniture" lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomandlorih Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Yay! That's wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Good news is so nice to share. Thanks for the smile! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Wonderful news! :001_smile::001_smile::001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 :party::party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mommie_Jen Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 That's fabulous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verity Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Congrats on your great news!! :party::party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Holy smokes!! That is awesome :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 :grouphug: Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 :party: Love it! Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nyssa Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 "When you have butter, spread it!" I love this saying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibbygirl Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 I wrote about this maybe happening, but now it did. We recieved a lovely letter in the mail from my aunt, including the Cuban saying "When you have butter, spread it!" and a check for $12,000!!!!!! She very nicely mentioned that we might want to make sure we pay down some on any debt, as interest is the devil. (I'm sure this is in regards to my sister, who has car payments, a boat payment, boat storage payment, credit card debet, etc etc etc). I was happily able to tell her we will pay off the small amount we have on credit cards (for this past semester's tuition and books for DH for a certificate he is getting that will help him in his job), and probably refinance the house at a lower interest rate. Bigger than that for me, at 31 weeks pregnant, is the peace of mind this brings. WE are still finishing a remodel/repair job on half our house that started last year, as we have not been willing to put any of the cost/materials on credit. (she was glad to hear that!), and now we can afford to finish for sure before the baby comes. And I can buy the birth pool that I'm chipping in on with my friends, and the rest of next year's curriculum for my son. Things that we would have gotten to eventually, but will be so much better to get now, so I can plan and not stress as my pregnancy nears the end. Oh, and dh can get the AC in his old truck fixed...we've been holding off on that expense, but it is SO hot here, and he works hard, so that makes me happy. Just wanted to share the good news! I never knew that you were Cuban too! Paisana! :) hehe That is so awesome!! I'm so happy for you!! :hurray: :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 That's wonderful, Katie!!! So happy for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 That's fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Woohoo! :party: I am smiling with you!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Refined by Silver Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Congrats! :001_smile: Wish I had one of those in my mailbox! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 How absolutely wonderful for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca VA Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 How extremely kind of her! What a great slogan to live by!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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