Mansions. Exotic cars. Jetting around the world. That isn’t my American Dream. If I had a million dollars, none of these things would be on my list. First, I would move my family out of the small duplex that we currently call home and purchase a modest four-bedroom home where each of my kids could have their own room. It would also have a garage and driveway where we could park our cars. Not new cars, but our current rides that would be paid off. In addition to paying off our cars, we would have the overdue maintenance performed. Speaking of maintenance, I would purchase health insurance and get medical and dental checkups. My kids are current on their checkups because they have insurance and my husband goes to the veteran’s hospital, but I am beyond overdue and my body feels it. The last place where I would put a large chunk of money is my church. Our food pantry is running low and the shelter we support needs lots of work. Of course there would be a couple of splurges. I would purchase some homeschool materials that are on my dream shopping list. My selfish item would be a room in the house just for my card-making business that is starting to take off. I would also love to have my husband’s motorcycle repaired from when a driver pulled out in front of him and the bike was totaled. Lastly, I would take my family to California for a visit with my grandpa. He is so lonely since my grandma suddenly died of cancer last June. The kids and I were able to spend last summer with him and sort through all that needs to be done when someone passes. Now I would like to make some new, happy memories with him. The fortune wouldn’t last long, but it would be put to good use in my hands.
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