Thursday, December 3, 2009

Money and Family

I've got a question for you

How do you feel about money and family? Specifically loaning money to a family member whose in a rough place or situation? It's a tricky thing......loaning money to family.





It makes me feel bad to say no to someone if I'm in the position to help. Especially since I'm trying so hard to focus on people in need this Christmas, like collecting food for the local food panties. Doesn't it make sense to help your family if your willing to help strangers? It's just something I'm battling with and I wondered how you all feel about it?

An adult in my family today asked if they could borrow a $100 from my husband and I and they would give it back by tomorrow when they get their paycheck. That wouldn't seem so bad, but it's just not the first time they've asked and sometimes they say they will pay back but then they don't. So how does one handle a situation like this. You don't want to leave a person you love in a bad position if you can help them, but then you don't want to lose money like that either, especially when my husband and I just bought a house.

So I ended up running to the bank and withdrawing money. I just know what the Bible says about helping those in need, and how you shouldn't turn your back on people in need, so how can I say no? My husband was amazing today to let us loan money if I decided we should. I'm so grateful for my husband.


Anyway, I know this isn't fashion related, but I would be interested in what you think.
And I hope you all are having a good day!

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