$150,000 What To Do

[Katy]

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Make it a trip to remember for all of you! Glad you got the money so you can get the ball rolling!

 

[Chic-n-farmer]

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Thank you for sharing your story and reminding us all about what is really important. God bless you.

 

[verity]

all of us will be with you in spirit on the family trip --- thank you for sharing with us -- we'll expect pictures, of course --

 

[ChooksinChoppers]

Chick en Farmer (Maple) " I don't want to be fighting for alimony or S.S.I. but I have no choice. Why do I have to fight for it? I'm tired of fighting. I just want to be in a new place then that I can afford since I can't stay here in my childhood home. "
Keep on fighting Hon....I had to. And that was my thought too...why do I have to fight for it? My attorney said they (SS) WANT you to give up! They want you to fill out mountains of paperwork! To get tired and to give up. Sad thing is that those who really need it give up before the ones who are scamming. Thank God I had a great judge who at the hearing asked the "expert witness" Can this woman do the work she was trained to do?" and he had to say "no" case dismissed! I am so blessed and now have my first ever home purchase with low payments.
IF I had an extra $150.000? I would open an abused womens shelter, modeling the one I stayed in in Ohio

 

[crtrlovr]

I have so many emotions after reading all these posts, but I do want to say this: I've seen people get so busy trying to make good memories happen through BIG things, BIG occasions, BIG events and get stressed by trying to make it all happen and be perfect. Some of the sweetest, most dear memories are those that happen in the "moment to moment", still, everyday moments like sitting on the porch swing watching the sun go down -- sitting by the river, the scent of new grass and the kiss of a breeze ruffling your hair -- looking at the one you love the most when they don't know you're watching them, and seeing the contentment and peace on their face -- wrestling with the kids / grandkids and hearing those high-pitched shrieks of laughter -- sitting around the kitchen table sharing "remember when" -- these types of memories are the ones we tend to hold most dear in our hearts. Go on your trip, have a wonderful time, but don't get too busy trying to capture the "perfect memory" that you miss the ones right in front of you.

 

[speckledhen]

Whatever you decide, I wish you and your family all the best.

 

[SourRoses]

Deerman... I can only come up with one thing to add...
If you decide on leaving trustfunds for the grandkids... be oh so very careful who you choose to manage it.
When my grandfather passed... he left a certain amount of money that was to be split evenly among all the grandkids, once they were finished being born... and he chose the son he thought most responsible to manage it... my father... well, 10 years down the road, times got tough... none of the kids were grown yet, no one looking over his shoulder really... so in desperation, he spent it all to pay taxes on his buisness... leaving all the cousins, who had really depended, being promised they had that money for college.. completely high and dry.
You should still do it, if thats whats in your heart to do.
Just be very careful when it comes to extra monies given to friends and family... a little here and a little there, and all of a sudden, what looked like a large sum is a tiny sum and YOU may need it for something else. And also... I would rather surprise someone with a gift of money.. rather than letting it be known I had it... it can feel really awful if every time you turn around, someone else you love is asking for money from you. YOU are most important here, it is YOUR money, until you give it to someone else. There is nothing wrong with that, don't feel bad about it.
I wish you a ton of fun and laughter, and all blessings from God.

 

[StevenW.]

Burt, I'm glad your gonna be able to go somewhere and enjoy yourself

Hope you have a great time!

 

[deerman]

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Oh i got approved for SS too....this was a life insurance.....to be better to get it when i am alive ,and spend it how i want them to use it...receive 100% of it now.

Oh this last few year i spend alot of time with the family.......

 

[justbugged]

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I prefer the Big Island. It's the one that I could see spending the rest of my life on. You will need a car on this Island. There is a lot to see while on the Island.

The most fun I ever had was on Kauai. We tubed the flume the day we spent there. I loved the experience. We also had dinner at the Beach House Restaurant. It is the restaurant where the classic couples with the sunset behind them, photos are taken. If you call for reservations about 3 weeks before you are planning to arrive, you will be able to get the best table in the house.

I have not been to Maui yet, but my MiL loves it there. My DS and DiL spent their honeymoon on this Island. They ended up getting a rental car for part of their stay.

On Oahu there are many places to see. If you want to buy tourist type things the best place to get things is on Wednesday and Sundays, at the swap meet. The swap meet is held at around the stadium. The same items are available at Waikiki , but cost more than twice as much in most cases. Our favorite town is Haleiwa it's on the North shore, we always manage to eat a meal at the Mexican restaurant in the town center. There are a group of free range chickens that run around the town center that beg for food. I know that one year the hens had chicks running around with them.

I hope you all have fun, and make great memories.