LENDING MONEY

About a month ago, my daughter and son-in-law asked to borrow money from me to expand their business. Of course I said yes as my parents had always generously given me money. At the same time, I couldn’t help but think of the aphorism, “When you lend money to a family member or friend, consider it a gift as they might never repay you.” Nevertheless, I lent the money anyway, even though they asked for an amount that exceeded what I felt comfortable with

But in the past few days several events have occurred that (because I am a bit superstitious) are like omens reassuring me everything will be fine. The money I have given away seems to be coming back. I received a letter in the mail from the Social Security Office stating that I will receive an additional $250 check in May. I will also receive in May, a $100 check from my insurance company as a reward for exercising a minimum of 10 times a month for the past six months. In addition, my credit awards 2% money back on all my purchases and whenever the amount reaches $50, they send me a check for the full amount. Not only that, yesterday when I went for my annual mammogram, the technician asked if I would participate in a study. Sure I said and when I finished she gave me an envelope containing $25.

Amazing, I thought, in May an unexpected $425 will fall into my life -- just like another well know aphorism, “Cast your bread on the water and it will come back cake.”

By Hannah --www.FunnyPhotosContest.com a photo contest for cute or funny photos and photo captions.