I went to visit my parents last night. I’d been there for about 10 minutes when my mother looks at me and asks if I can give her 20 dollars. Sure, no problem. I start reaching into my pocket to see just how much money I have, when she mentions that on Sunday they are going to have a “special brother” coming from Bethel and she wants to give him some money. I froze when she said this and asked her what money she was planning on giving him. Of course she mentions it’s the money I’m about to give her. It took about a second for my blood to boil. Why would I want to give this joker my money? Technically it’s my money she is handing over to him. I kept my cool (outwardly) and smiled and told my mother that I’d forgotten that I spent the money on gas on my way over (lie). So she says, “Well just be sure to get it before Sunday and so I can give it to him.” I mumbled something and left the house. I was pissed!
A few things; my parents are on a fixed income so they have to watch their expenses. Now, I’m not a cheap person, if they need anything I’ll be more than glad to get it for them or help them with any expenses. Another thing, my mother NEVER asks for anything. There are times when I have to force them to accept things because otherwise even if they need something they won’t ask. So why is she asking money for this!? I don’t want to give money to this “special Bethelite speaker”. I guess one could argue that I gave the money to my mother and whatever she decides to do with it is her business. But the thing is, I know where the money is going to end up. I don’t want to support her cause; I don’t want to help this moron out! Arggg!!!!! I’m getting mad as I type this. Voting time again everyone. Should I give the money to my mother? Or should I just get her a nice blouse, or a pair of shoes or anything else, just as long as this joker does not get my money. I figure she already hates me for leaving the truth, so how much worse can it get if don’t give her 20 dollars? I’ll go by the majority of votes. I vote no.