When the government announced the CARES Act and the stimulus money which would be sent to most Americans, there were a lot of questions about who would received the money, how it would be delivered and when we could expect to get it if we were to get it. The money started arriving by wire transfer direct deposits, some by paper check and some people are still waiting to be shown the money.
Some people, and I'm amazed at how many, really needed the money to meet immediate needs, while for others it was an unexpected gift and not all that essential financially. Karen and I knew we were going to received $1200 each, but it was nothing we needed immediately, so when we received the check in the mail yesterday, we were happy because we know there are needs we can help meet with the $2400. But, when I looked at our bank account today to "balance it", I noticed that only $200 was spendable, while the balance was "pending". How long before the $2200 can be spent and what about those who have to wait for the funds to "unpend" before spending it on a crucial bill or obligation? And.......how come money from our own Department of the Treasury has a a hold on it. Can't be that we have a national debt of nearly $25,000,000,000,000 (that's trillion) and maybe someone else has to be paid before us?
I am being facetious. We are grateful for the stimulus money, pray it does help those who are truly impacted by the current virus/economic situation, can be put to good use for necessities, helping others or encourage those in need that they can expect assistance from any number of benevolent, care, non-profit, neighborhood, church and government entities. Hang in there everyone.......it may truly be that "the check is in the mail".
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We are praying that the Play will be able to open soon; Susan and I have discussed at length the ramifications of opening the whole experience; the Holy Land, the buffet, sure you can space out the audience, but what about the cast? I'm sure "they'll" figure it out
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