Early Christmas Present-s

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Originally, I was going to talk about the picture, but I may add to that. Last week my sister called to tell me she'd be writing me a check from my mom's account. Rather than pay extra for nurses to help my mom when needed those of us in the area try to spend extra time with her at the group home where she lives. Because of our helping out we usually get extra money this time of year. Often its been under two grand, but once in a while it's been more. This helps us out since we make a lot less during the winter months. This year I was surprised to find that we were getting a lot more than that. Over ten grand. When my mom was still healthy in mind and body she gave all of us six kids ten grand which was the most that could be given without the recipient having to pay taxes on it. It's been probably twenty years since we've gotten that larger amount. Although, one year she gave us a used car. We will be using most of the money to pay off debt. My husband has needed a new coat for two years, so we agreed he should get a new one. He prefers Carhart, which are more expensive. He also wanted a TV. The one we've been using was a slim analog with a screen the size of most monitors. Our store had a sale plus Santa bucks. He saved one hundred dollars. I wasn't thrilled with the size, but I can watch it from the recliner in comfort so maybe I will enjoy it more than I thought. For the first time in years we are getting the girls more than cheap movies. Not a lot more, though, as the goal is to get a better start paying off debt.