Lois, When you speak to the person who is helping you w/finances, be sure to set up a personal budget so that you don't get caught in another money pinch and stick to the budget.
At least you got your daughter home from college and not have to worry about that little chore for a while.
Be sure to take your vehicle in and have the window guy put some sealant around the top of the windshield. That should take care of the leak and it's not really expensive and will save you the aggravation you tend to feel when stressed.
What about the roofer? Did you make an appointment?
The problem I see, and I'm not trying to make you angry or upset, is that some of these issues you've known about or are currently aware of and you tend to let them slide. Heather, you cant' do that if you are planning to keep your home. A little problem, if left unattended, will eventually turn into a major one that will cost a lot of money. Make a list of repairs that required attention and start working on them. This should be your New Year's resolution...start trimming down some of those repairs.
As for the MIL, I'm sure she got your daughter a coat. But please, have a chat w/your daughter and remind her that she needs to learn to say thank you, even if she can't stand the person giving her the gift or she doesn't like the gift. I know it's old school, but it's the thought that counts.
Enjoy your day!
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.
