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Not sure how much money a windfall would be but I would donate most of it to my non profit, Children's World of Music. We need a facility be able to start offering services to the children who would most benefit as well as pay for instrments, materials and music instructors, coaches and tutors. If there is any left after that, I'd like to take my dream trip to Italy and look for some good investments.
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First, I have to Give to my Church and Pastor. Secondly, I would payoff all my debts and go back to school and finish my Masters and PhD degrees in Domestic Violence Counseling. Thirdly, I would give some to my 4 adult children and set up accounts for my eight grandchildren. Finally, I would give to organizations that help those words need it most - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Whatever is left would be for me.....if nothing is left, I will still be happy☺
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First, I would buy my husband a motorized scooter. That would allow us to go on trips and we would be able to enjoy it together. Right now, we do not have insurance and this would help us a great deal. He has post polio syndrome so many things are getting harder for him to do. This would allow him to retire.
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I would start a community farm! I would allow the community to have access to fresh vegetables, fruits, eggs, milk, and herbs. I would raise cattle, chickens, bees, goats, and pigs. I would have volunteer help from our community. I know with the support from neighbors and schools we could make the community farm a place for kids to learn the importance of good foods and how to improve their future. I would have a pond and teach irrigation and soil quality. Learn how to live off your land, one dream I wished I would have followed from my grandparents!
Of course I would pay off our debt first, then I would get both of our cars fixed. We haven't had air conditioning in our car for almost two years. We live solely on social security so trying to save enough to have it fixed is impossible. I know we will never have enough to fix it so we have just learned to live with it. Also, if we did get a windfall there are many things around our house that need fixing. The front steps are falling apart and we need a couple of new windows. It's always something.
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If I had a windfall of money, I would give half to the Wounded Warrior Project because my husband served overseas to protect our country. Praise God he came back in one piece. 1/4 to my church, and 1/4 to other animal shelters, and if there is any left over, then I would pay off some bills. Right now my grandson is in the marines somewhere overseas. I pray that these men and women who are fighting for our freedom will come home soon. Dear Jesus, I pray for all of these brave men and women, keep them safe and bring them home safe. Amen.
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My family members are in need of help, and I would, in a reasonable way; help them with their finances. I use the term reasonable because some family members, are unique in there spending habits which would constitute helping them in different ways. I am a member of a Bible Believing Church, and I could be a great help to them with their finances. I regularly give to charitable organizations, especially the Salvation Army; as well as other charitable org.s. In final, I give anyway to charitable and helping other people, but acknowledging "THE LORD" should be at the top of the list. Chances are, in my opinion; if I come in to a lot of money, it's because HE allowed it to happen!
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I would divide most of the money between my children so they could buy or upgrade their homes. Some live in Seattle, a very high market, oe of my children is still in school and will graduate in 2016 and another lives in under 800 sq. ft. (darling) house, that the kitchen needs renovating.
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