Gloria,
I normally would agree with you about the Social Security checks, but her and my step dad were married for almost 6 years by the time my father died and the checks started coming. I was never angry either until someone once said to me "yeah raising kids is expensive and most people do not get a Social Security check for two of them each month." They used the money to go on vacation every couple of months and to buy new cars. The checks came in my name...therefore I feel that if we were not in a financial hole at this point (and we were not) then some of the money should have been put aside for me. They blew thousands of dollars that I never saw a penny of.
(((((Gloria)))))) You do not owe me anything. You have been there for me just as much as I for you. You are a wonderful and important person who always is there to help anyone who needs it.
I know that at this point mom should not be in command, but until I can get out of here she will still be on my case. I am going to try to make a really good effort to have what she says roll off of me.
I guess that is the best I can do for a few more months until I am out of here.

Thanks,
Jessica

"Take these chances. Place them in a box until a quieter time..." ~DMB