Surreal experience and we now own Aulani points

[Disneymom2266]

What a wonderful gift you have received!!

The first question that popped in my head was...are you prepaired financially to pay for the annual dues that comes with this or has she offered to pay that as well? That really is the only thing holding me back from purchasing extra points. If that is all covered for you...sit back, relax, enjoy your time with your second mom and make as many memories as possible with her. This is a gift that will give for a long long time!

 

[jennypenny]

I understand your uneasy feelings. I think I could learn to accept a gift like that, and maybe donate points every year to Make-A-Wish Foundation to share in my good fortune. But I know that my DH would never, ever accept a gift like that from anyone (even his own parents). He would never be comfortable with the person again. He would always feel indebted to them. No matter how much they insisted, he would refuse.

I'm not sure what to tell you. I know my family wouldn't accept that kind of a gift.

 

[heathers4um]

It sounds like you have both been blessed with this relationship you have, as well as your entire family. This is something that you will always remember her with - a way for her to give back all she feels you have given to her. A legacy to pass to you, if you will. And a way to build more wonderful memories in the future together. It wouldnt be strange for a parent to do this for their children, and thats how she sees you, as you do her. As someone else said, karma is your friend. Enjoy!

 

[ChiSoxKeith]

Congratulations! What a wonderful phone call to get.

Like someone else said, you've got good Karma right now.

And welcome home neighbor!

ALOHA!

 

[Greysword]

I will echo everyone else's sentiment and congratulations on your family's (and mentor's) good fortune!

To put it in perspective, I would ask if you would feel comfortable accepting a new car from her as a family gift (a mid-level sedan)? Would you feel comfortable if she gave each of your kids a scholarship for college? This is along the same type of gift (in terms of cost). However, she can also benefit from this gift, as she can go with you on vacations.

If you are as close to her as you say, I do not think she will feel slighted if you asked to talk about it in more detail, as it is normal for logic to take over after the excitement settles down. You can then find out if she got caught up in the moment or if she was planning on giving your family a large gift anyway, which just happened to manifest in the form of 250 points. If I learned one thing from all of the sit-coms in the 1980s, it is best to communicate openly about concerns, and everyone will benefit from open dialog.

One thing that would have been great, is if she split the points into two 125 point contracts and gave them to your kids (with you and your DW on the deed as well for care taking). If you would feel more comfortable had she gave the points to your children instead of you, then this may be an option.

Good luck, and I'm glad we are able to provide the anonymity AND friendship you need!

- Chris