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From: Jean.Prophet@f33.n371.z1.fidonet.org (Jean Prophet)
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Subject: Money
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Date: 14 Aug 90 13:47:04 GMT
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[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

      Maybe I'm wrong, but I think some people think too much about 'How 
much money I'm going to get from my accident.

      Money isn't everything (it definately helps, but isn't the MOST 
important thing in life).

      Buddy was offered over $156,000 to settle his accident claim.  We did 
NOT accept that offer.  They take care of ALL his medical expenses for the 
rest of his life.

      Now, instead of taking the 'lump sum', we opted to take an annuity 
for as long as Buddy lives (if he lives another 40 years, they still have 
to pay every 2 weeks).  It will come out to MUCH more than the $156,000 
they offered us this way.  AND, this way, I can make SURE that he will be 
taking care of medically for the rest of his life.  We can take the money 
anytime we care to if we want to 'settle'.  The Insurance company would 
definately like us to do this. 

      This is not good for me, but better for him.  If something happens to 
Buddy, then ALL payments stop.  If I was the selfish type, I would pressure 
Buddy to take the 'lump sum' - thus making sure that *I* was provided for. 
BUT, I'm betting that he will live another 35 to 40 years .... besides 
that, if he gets 'paid' every 2 weeks, he feels that he's 'paying the 
bills' <grin>.  I want HIM to feel important .... Besides that, I love him 
very much ... I 'banking' that we will still have a LONG life together ..!!

      NO amount of money can EVER compensate for pain, suffering, mental 
anguish etc ..... Everyone has to do what THEY think best for themselves 
... Make the best of the situation, do what you can, rest when you need to 
and try and make every consideration for your partner.  This is the best 
advice I can offer.

                                    Jean

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