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Old 01-06-2012, 07:02 PM
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I got a letter from my older sister today and enclosed was a check for 635.00. Wow, talk about a pleasant surprise. We thought when we put our mother in a nursing home 2 years ago, 2 of her life insurance policies were canceled. Turns out the one made out to my younger sister & me was canceled, but one made out to my older sister and brother was not canceled. When they found that out, they decided to share with me and younger sis. Guess what I am using the money for???, no not fabric. I will use some for paint for my new quilting studio, storage units, ect and the rest will go into my "someday I will buy and new sewing machine" fund. I am so happy. Nice to know one nice thing came out of loosing our mom.
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Old 01-06-2012, 07:06 PM
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So glad you're getting a share of the insurance. So many families fuss and fight over things like this so I'm happy yours didn't. Use the money and think of how happy your mother would be.
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Old 01-06-2012, 07:08 PM
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wow, what a great surprise. So nice of your sibling to share. My gp are in an assisted living home and my mom and aunties can't agree on anything. I hate to see what happens when my gp's are no longer with us.
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Old 01-06-2012, 09:28 PM
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When my mom's estate was settled there was a small cash settlement for me and my sister to split. I used my share to buy my Bernina, which I couldn't have afforded otherwise. I think of my mom often while I sew; she made my clothes when I was young and I learned a lot from her, and knowing that she helped me buy my sewing machine is a comfort.
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Old 01-07-2012, 05:26 AM
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What a nice surprise for you. You could use a little spot of sunshine in your life!!
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Old 01-07-2012, 05:32 AM
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So wonderful to hear of a family that does not fight over money! I am sure that you will remember your mother fondly when you enjoy the results of the windfall.
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What a great surprise!
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Old 01-07-2012, 06:00 AM
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That's a nice surprise, not fighting over money but sharing! Loosing your mom is hard and the last thing you need is a fight.
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What a wonderful surprise you received. Now every time you go in your studio you will remember your mom and thank your older sister!
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Old 01-07-2012, 08:03 AM
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What a pleasant surprise for you and how nice your siblings would share when they didn't have to. 5 of the 7 in my family would get along and 2 would fight about why they didn't get 10 cents more or why a certain person wrote the check out. Enjoy!
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