Saturday, April 5, 2014

I immediately liked her





Last weekend, I had an uncle visit with his girlfriend. I hadn't seen him since his wife (my mother's cousin) died 5 years ago. He would be somewhere in his seventies now, I think. He seems a lot more forgetful. Anyway, they mentioned that a major bank had contacted him recently. It seems a bunch of seniors' investments have been compromised. My uncle was missing upwards of $25,000 in his investments and he had no idea. So the bank is investigating this serious matter. Seniors have to be so careful as they are targets for fraud and theft. The interesting thing is that he had known his current girlfriend for many years from the bowling league they belonged to. She has never married. When my uncle's wife died, they developed a connection and seemed very close this past weekend. I am happy they have found companionship at this late age especially as this uncle never had children. He finally had a will made and will be leaving his assets to his wife's family and his family although he doesn't get along with either side. His girlfriend will be his executor. Life is complicated. Oh I liked his girlfriend immediately when she told me I didn't seem old enough to have a 21 year old daughter, lol.

10 comments:

Valerie-Jael said...

Yes, she sounds like a nice lady! These days one has to be very careful! Valerie

Plowing Through Life (Martha) said...

Hahaha...I like people who say things like that to me, too! It is nice that they have each other.

Icy BC said...

It is great that at this stage in your uncle's life to find a great companion.
The financial part is quite alarming though, and I hope the bank get to the bottom of that.

Anonymous said...

That cartoon is too funny.
Too bad about the problems at the bank, but isn't his money insured? If it is, he will get his money back.
I am glad the couple enjoy each other's company, and it is true that you look very youthful. What a great compliment!

Anonymous said...

I'm missing something here…the wife is dead but your uncle is leaving his assets to her? And the girlfriend gets nothing? Except the paperwork and hassle of being the executrix?

Jenn Jilks said...

Isn't this relationship sweet?
My ex-late-father-in-law was widowed at age 70. He placed a personal ad, got 70 replies, dated 3 and married one of them.
It was so funny at the time.
(ツ) from Cottage Country Ontario , ON, Canada!

Adam said...

I really like the turtle cartoon

Christine said...

Delaine, sorry I meant to say his wife's family. And you are right, I did joke aloud that the girlfriend should get it all. But it's up to him of course, it's his money.

Christine said...

thanks Gigi!

Lisabella Russo said...

Cute comic! Life is certainly complicated indeed...