Big fat liar!
By becdmd
@becdmd (704)
Philippines
April 27, 2009 3:14am CST
I have this cousin whose parents couldn't afford to go to college...so my mom helped them for about 4yrs already..she's taking up nursing and supposed to be graduating by now...but the problem is, my cousin is an irregular student and she's been caught jsut recently lying to my mom and have already asked a lot of money for her schooling since then...because we have a reliable source (a clinical instructor in that university)who told us that she's not studying anymore. She's a big fat liar and including her mom which is also the culprit of all lies...(*sigh*), they still insisted that they all have the receipts...but I think it's fake. they used the money for other things not related to school maybe on their source of living...It's just frustrating to know that my mom works hard to helped them but in return they took advantage of it, it's like they didn't even value the things my mom offering them...it's really painful to know that our relative is the same as a stranger who stole money from others..it's no difference. I just wish that they still have a good conscience to really admit that they had sinned and ask for forgiveness, especially have fear in God for they will reap what they sow. How can you react in this situation? If ever you had also this kind of experience...don't hesitate to share.(^_^)
3 responses
@trixidixie500 (20)
• United States
9 May 09
Fortunately for me, my mother helped me finance all education in my later years. I finished off my Associates with her help, also my bachelors and finally my masters degree as well.
One thing I could suggest (as I am not a trusting person), is to give a little bit of $ at a time with a written agreement that more will follow with written proof of grades at the end of each semester. Either way, next time they feel the need to borrow money for her college, try to get her to sign a promissary note that states that 1) payment is to go directly to the collage (she can make the payment directly to the collage -- thus avoiding the unpleasantness of late) or 2) she can get the woman and her daughter to sign a promissary note that if the money is not used towards collage (again get the grades in writing) then they must pay back all the money owed. This is especially important when they might have to go to court to get this money back. Judges love to see things in writing. Verbal promises are not valid in a court of law.
I hope this helps for the future. And I wish them luck.
@trixidixie500 (20)
• United States
10 May 09
Any time... Just remember that if your cousin wants more money, try telling her to earn it first...
Good luck.
@xiaolou (7)
• China
28 May 09
Sorry to hear that, it is actually unfortunate. We try to help someone, but if the guy who asked us for help lies to us, we should be very dispointed and angry,especially the guy is someone that is close to us. Maybe we can talk to them,and give them some suggestions, say: we will never give them a hand next time if they do that.
@monica058 (83)
• Philippines
27 Apr 09
That's awful. I think this story must be shared to everyone. It really serves as a lesson. Don't worry. God will certainly bless your mom's heart. :)
