Feeling so blessed

Hi HWG, I am not a man of many words. Just to congratulate you on two things. Firstly, a filial daughter (who is God-send), and secondly, your reward of good parenting. You deserve it. As you sow, so shall you reap don't sound better than this. Congratulations, my dear friend. Any parent will feel proud and happy. Don't worry, I won't ask for a treat. That I only ask from Jacklin. LOL.

Congratulations on the money. Sounds like you've done a great job of raising a daughter. Thinking of her mom when she got a bit of extra. I'm proud of you, girl. I wish my daughters would do the same thing when they grow up. Not the money per se, loving me the way your daughter obviously do.

I think it was sweet on part of your daughter to send you some money. You could keep it aside as token of her love and respect and if you do not want to spend the money, you could return it the day your daughter need some money. You are a blessed mother.

What a lucky mother you are to have such a caring daughter! Although I doubt that I will ever receive an unexpected sum of money from my son, I think that if I did then I would do exactly as you did. It will be great to know that it is there should you need it but by not touching it, you will have it should your daughter ever be in need. This brought tears to my eyes too and I am so happy to know that you have raised your daughter so well and that she thinks of her mother first rather than blasting it on something frivolous! Two lucky ladies indeed!

You did an awesome job raising that child!! My sons aren't at the point yet where they have anything extra--their tax refunds are usually spent on car maintenance or much needed shoes or other necessities. But they keep telling me I'll always have a place to live as long as I want if I ever want to live with one of them. I'm sure they would share money if they could--for right now, they occasionally have to borrow from me! I think you are right to save the money. One of you might need it and it'll be a double blessing that it's there if you do! Smart people always put something away, whether it's a few dollars a week or a windfall like you just had. And they are always glad they did!

As it is money, you are right to do whatever you please with whatever money you can move around--not that 'saving it for a rainy day' is THE BEST thing to do with it (unless you're 'saving it' in an interest-accruing savings-account ... which is what banks use to fund loans, which is what business use to build The Kingdom of God (or something )). Because 'what that money is' is Abundance. And interest-accruing savings-accounts are the fruit of Abundance ... the closest thing America has to Ancient Israel's "tithe." Oh, and speaking of church, I of course wish you would give some of the money to your 'home-church' (i.e. the church you call "yours," not necessarily one that meets in people's homes). Not necessarily 'a percentage,' more like 'enough to buy SOMETHING (supples for a picnic, a new water-fountain, repairs on the church-bus, a new wing for the building, etc.) And give it IN CASH.

That is wonderful! I think you definitely did the right thing in keeping it. You deserve it, and it allows her to feel good about doing something nice for you. It's payback for being a good mother, even if you didn't need or expect payback. It's always a great feeling to do something good for our parents.

Awwww, how sweet and kind! Yes, I think you should keep it and save it for that special rainy day. I know my daughters have helped me out considerably over the last couple of years when I was unemployed. Things are fine now, thank goodness. They would have been very hurt if I didn't accept their help. I think your daughter would be too. Great kids we have!!

oh hardworkinggurl as my poor son is still looking for a full time job, if he gave me much money he would just get it back as he wou ld really need it more than I would. How lovely that she wanted t o do something lovely for you out of her income tax refund. I suggest you use it to get something you always wanted but could not ever afford.She wanted you to have it and use it,shes trying to say Thank you Mom so make her happy and get that special something.lol

way to go gurl! it only shows how goo you are as a mother and you raised a daughter that is now turn into a great person as you are. sometimes i also get not so large amount on my paypal of course i also need to check from whom it was, unfortunately i dont know. then my wife will say if you get money at your paypal thats mine. har har har. she sells something on the net with her friends and when se sells something i am happy for her. she is a stay at home mother and wife but she still helps me earn as well. good for you that your daughter send you money and it is also good that you will save it for a rainy day. wife exchange it into cash and puts it in her local bank account for easier access, it takes 5 days to incash a paypal money so she does it as soon as we get the money.

I thinks its ok to receive money from family. Even those whom in the natural should receive support from us right? I'm a firm believer that generosity begets generosity form others. Thats is why in giving, you daughter not only blessed you, butu opened the door for someone to bless her as well. It's different when we demand from our children that should not be the case, though our children should take it upon themselves to help us once in a while. but receiving a gift freely given should not be a problem.

Ohhhhhh friend I received your discussion from long time and according to my opinion you are right my friend. Really if I will get unexpected lot of money then I will so happy and first some small amount will be save for God because due to God blessings we received such money. Your daughter is nice and your all responses about my topic is also good. Nice discussion my friend.

Sounds like a really awesome thing to do, Especially if she knows your in need of the money and I mean in this economy who is not. It sounds like a Gift, and I'm sure it made her feel really GREAT knowing she was able to help you. As long as shes doing good with her job or whatever I would keep the money or maybe even put the money in the bank and collect on the interest and save it for a rainy day. She knew what she was doing when she sent you the money and obviously wanted you to have it. Sounds like you have a Great Daughter! God Bless Both of You.. Larry

Thats very nice of you :D, but i think you should have sended it back even if she didn't want it. But in the other side thats very nice that she cares about you and helps you. Know you can be sure that she keeps helping you to the rest of your life. And thats right decission to keep the money for rainy days :D

You did fine and so did she. I have some set aside for my kids for a certain time. I have never had anyone do anything like that for me so I can only imagin how I would feel but your child loves you and that is a blessing in and of itself.

Wow..you have a great daughter HWG... i will feel blessed to if i have that kind of daughter. not because she give me money, but she remember when me when she have something to share. i guess you are doing right, unless if you need it so bad maybe it is okay too if you use it for your own interest.

I see that you have brought your daughter up to be a caring and considerate person. It may feel odd to accept money from your daughter, but it might hurt her feelings if you don't take it.

moneyYou are perfectly right ,the young people like your daughter are too young to manage matters well,because they have scanty experience of life.That sort of thing in which I received unexpected money from my child has never happened to me.In addition,so far I haven't signed up Paypal.

I think this is absolutely awesome. I would say you did a great job with your daughter. I also believe saving it for her for a rainy day is a great idea also. Best Wishes!

I think you did right. Your daughter wanted to show you how much she loves and appreciates you. I think her adding it to your account instead of offering it verbally shows that she meant for you to take it and she had no doubts in her mind on it. I think if you would've refused it it would've hurt her badly. I would've felt the same way you did and I would've asked if they were sure too but in the end I would've accepted it if it was done the same way yours was.