I just gave my son $30K

[Bluesplayer]

I'm pretty sick, so I was able to get my life insurance company to pay my death benefit to me in advance in what they call an "accelerated benefit."

Yesterday, I gave $30,000 to my son and his wife for a down payment on their 1st home.

I guess my point is that this way, I get to share in and enjoy their excitement. Made me tear up a little, but I loved being able to do it!

PS - I also gave BO 2300! I hope I get to see his inauguration...

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. My dear Bluesplayer...

What a lovely and generous thing for you to do!

But I'm truly sorry to hear that you're that ill...

I too hope that you live long enough to see Obama inaugurated...

Plus you still need to vote!

:hug:

[LeftyMom]

2. That's wonderful of you to do.

:hug:

[siligut]

3. Serenity and wisdom to you.

Never knew about that benefit. The housing market is set to hit bottom in 2009. It just depends on where your son is going to buy.

[Swede]

4. This fills me with such hope and sadness Bluesplayer.

Hope for mankind,that someone could do this,and sadness for you and yours. I hope you get to see 8 years of Obama leading the US back to greatness.

[mwooldri]

5. This is so full of good and bad in so many ways...

... I'm sorry to hear you're sick, but what a heart man! :hug:

I too hope you get to see Obama inaugurated .. and more importantly hope you see your son in his first home.

All the best, Mark.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

6. a gift from the heart and a hope for the future...

my wish is that you live to see all your dreams come true. What a lovely and loving gesture you have made. :hug:

[Jamastiene]

7. Please adopt me.

:D

That was a kind thing for you to do. :hug:

[flvegan]

8. I'm sorry to hear of your illness.

Your accelerated benefit is worth so much more. Not only is this independence and the realization of the dream of most Americans, considering the timing of their purchase, they couldn't be getting more value for your dollar.

Their lives should forever be better for your gift.

In addition, you should send your story to Obama's campaign folks. Bet that would give them a boost.

[BlueIris]

9. Terribly sorry to hear of your situation, BP. Here's hoping you get to see the inaugural, too. nt

[GoddessOfGuinness]

10. Here's to you, Bluesplayer!

:toast:
I hope you get to see him inaugurated too!

I'm so glad your company was able to do that for you, and that you were able to give it to your son as a gift.
:hug::hug::hug:

[mokawanis]

11. I wish you well

Your story is very moving,I just shared it with my wife. It's difficult to know what to say but I think your gift to your son and the donation to Obama are wonderful.

[Whoa_Nelly]

12. Fortunately Fortunate under the worst case circumstances

You touch the hearts of all with your bravery in facing your future, your family's future, and the future of our nation.

I agree with flvegan.
Share your story with Obama.
'
For what you have done, for what you are facing... :hug: :grouphug: :hug:

[sasquatch]

13. K&R this people

:bounce:

[Whoa_Nelly]

14. Agreed!

[Haole Girl]

15. I'm so sorry to hear you are so sick

That's really kind of you to do that for your son and his wife. :hug:

[bluesbassman]

16. What an awesome thing to do.

I applaud your wisdom in a situation where few get to show their true character.

So sorry to hear of your illness, and though I haven't met you here before, I'm a better man for hearing your story, and I'm glad to have met a fellow bluesman.

Peace to you Bluesplayer.

[angstlessk]

17. some questions regarding this ...for all who wonder if they too can do the same

if you die, is there any insurance left, or have you let the company off the hook completly?

do you have other insurance to bury you?

does the insurance company have any hook on you after paying out? do they have any claim on any future benefits to your children/estate?

[cliffordu]

18. Bless you, my friend.

[roody]

19. Sending healing energy your way---

[melody]

20. What a kind and generous thing to do

Your son is very lucky to have you as a parent. And I'm sure he'll have you there for a long time! :) :toast:

[madmax]

21. A big one for you

:hug:

[Maraya1969]

22. Wonderful Bluesplayer!

:yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :yourock: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

[avaistheone1]

23. Sick or not I think it is better to give people gifts while you are alive so that you can enjoy them

enjoying themselves.

That was kind of you.

Although you are not well know, I wish you better health and peace.

[d_b]

24. Sorry about your illness =/

I hope you get to see him inaugurated too.

Take care.

[Arctic Dave]

25. May God's grace reach down and touch you, now and later.

Peace my friend.

[WhiteTara]

26. my arms are around you

om mani padme hum

[usregimechange]

27. kick!

[CoffeeCat]

28. Wow, you give me hope!

There are times that I lose faith in people. But people like
you remind me that wonderful human beings--and wonderful fathers in particular--are
out there. We often hear so much about bad news, but your story is about
hope, grace and the beauty of a selfless, generous heart.

Your post warmed me up and made me feel good about the world.

Thank you. I wish you well, and no matter what you face--please
remember that you have made this world a better place.

:)

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[sasquatch]

31. Not funny

:(

[chicagoexpat]

32. U MUST be from Seattle!

How many seattle-ites does it take to change a light bulb?

1

[sasquatch]

38. Look at my avatar again

I'm from Dayton, Ohio.

[Shine]

33. Blessings on you, Bluesplayer.

:loveya: What a beautiful and generous thing to do for your son.

I share your hope about Obama's inauguration. :hug:

:yourock:

[emilyg]

34. Bless you.

You made me tear up.

[Festivito]

35. Have a pleasant journey.

How grand of you.
My best to all of you.

[crimsonblue]

36. I wish you the best

My grandmother, before she died, gave us grand children $20,000 a piece. She told us to spend on it something fun and whatever we wanted. I've saved half, paid off some credit card bills, and bought an awesome tv that reminds me of her everytime I turn it on.

[Kool Kitty]

37. Bless your heart.

What a great thing to do. :hug:

[debbierlus]

39. I hope you get to GO to his inauguration. What a beautiful thing you did...

And, thank you for helping Obama and all of US.

A BIG THANK YOU.

[Naturyl]

40. How awesome

I don't think we've met, but your OP tells me about all I need to know. :)

I hope you see a lot more than his inauguration. Sometimes good things happen to good people.

[samuraiguppy]

41. I will be rooting for you

hoping that you make it.

I have been in remission for 2 years now--they gave me a few weeks to live in the summer of 2006--I managed to get an experimental surgery that saved my life around labor day 2006.

Sometimes--even when it seems grim--there is still hope. Stay strong and enjoy every minute with your family. Hopefully you and I both will be around for a long time.