AP: Single mom in Fargo returns wallet with $1,000

[Omaha Steve]

http://apnews.excite.com/article/20140801/nd--wallet_lesson-a0db46e2d3.html

Aug 1, 9:01 AM (ET)

FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A single mother in Fargo says she hoped to set an example for her 7-year-old daughter when she returned a wallet containing $1,000 that the two found while running errands.

Sadie Hill and her daughter, Adalee, found the wallet Monday in a parking lot. Hill said she works two jobs to make ends meet and could have used the money, but knew the right thing to do.

"The only option was to return it," she said. "But, I called my mom and I said, 'You know, God is really testing me today.'"

FULL short story at link.

Information from: WDAY-TV, http://wday.com

[ret5hd]

1. God said "Here's a thousand dollars, you hard-working mom with a 7 yr old daughter."

Shortly after, he said "Dumbass."

I kid, I kid...I think she did the right thing.

[Boom Sound 416]

2. Truth is, while a thousand bucks is a lot of money

It's hardly life sustaining and the lesson she taught her daughter is.

[lpbk2713]

3. I'd bet her mom was proud of her too.

She's a good role model.

I hope she gets recognized for her honesty.

[MineralMan]

4. Kudos to her. Who knows how important

That $1000 was to the person who lost the wallet, too. We do what is right because it is right.

[BlueJazz]

5. I predict she will recieve a lot more than 1 grand for her honesty.

[Agschmid]

8. Can we donate to her anywhere?

[KinMd]

9. I'd like to donate to her also

[Agschmid]

10. I emailed the TV station I'll let you know what they say.

[Agschmid]

13. From the TV station...

Thank you so much for your message! I spoke with Sadie today, and if you would like to send something you can send it to our station and we will get it to her! If you're writing a check, her name is Sadie Hill.

WDAY TV
c/o Becky Parker
301 8th St S
Fargo, ND 58103

[KinMd]

17. Thanks for the update:)

[gvstn]

6. I couldn't keep money I found in a wallet with identification.

It isn't finder's keepers when you know who lost it. She did the right thing.

A bank envelope with a thousand dollars and no identification would be a real test for me. If I turned it into a nearby store, who is to say if the store would do the right thing? Definitely would be a a test for me.

[JI7]

11. what would you do if you lost an envelope with a thousand dollars in it ?

i don't think i would take it to a nearby store either .

but i might report it to the police because i assume if a person lost that much they would at least report it to the police.

[msanthrope]

15. You could report it to the cops. In most jurisdictions, after a particular time lapse, the cash

would revert to you.

[Agschmid]

12. All a store will do is deposit it with their nightly deposit.

[Agschmid]

7. Kick.

[Agschmid]

14. Kick... If anyone wanted to donate to her I am going to.

I asked the TV station if they could accept donations and this is what I got if anyone wants to donate.

Thank you so much for your message! I spoke with Sadie today, and if you would like to send something you can send it to our station and we will get it to her! If you're writing a check, her name is Sadie Hill.

WDAY TV
c/o Becky Parker
301 8th St S
Fargo, ND 58103

[Cha]

16. Good for Sadie Hill! thanks Steve