I decided to turn the negative situation around to a positive and glean some "life lessons" out of it and turn it into my Kids Konnection column article for the next issue (which will be early Dec. - the November issue is about giving thanks.) I was going to post the article, which I just wrote, here, but that's probably not ok with Orange County Jewish Life to post it before it's published by them, so I'll post it the second it comes out and you can read about the life lessons we've learned from this experience.
In the meantime, here's the basic situation: I had $1200 in an envelope to go to the bank. It was in my tote bag with other "errand" stuff. Somehow it fell out of the bag and out of the car at one of my stops. The envelope and the two checks that were also in it got turned in, but the cash was gone.
So, we're out $1200. A lot of money to lose. Not going to "make or break" us, but not fun. You can imagine how upset Marlon was at first. I, too, was very upset with myself - I should have put the money in my purse.
Of course we need to "recoup" that loss - what message would it give the kids about the value of money if we just let it go without having any negative consequences? So we need to make some cuts that will total up to $1200. Short of taking on a part time job when I can barely handle the work I already have or selling my getting-thinner body, there weren't too many options. I decided to make some budget cuts on things that were mine or for me because, after all, the burden should rest on me since I'm the one who lost the money!
In any case, I certainly learned my lesson and will be much more careful about where I put things. Hopefully whoever found it really needed it to feed their family or something and isn't just greedy.
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So sorry about the money loss! It is a hard lesson to learn, but you are right, the kids need to see consequences involved with losing it. You are setting a good example!
That totally STINKS! Good for you for turning it into a positive lesson. But wouldn't you just rather read about it happening to someone else than happening to you?
Bummer.
Once again ... See why I so admire you, Barbara! May I be adopted by your Mom so that we can be sisters? I'm serious!!
--Elaine (formerly Innisfree, but getting a voice so had to change my name)
What a horrible thing to happen! But it says a lot about you and your character to turn it into something positive. As for the weight loss, you're doing great and it will still happen, a little at a time, the healthy way.
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