If I won the lottery...

I didn't buy a lotto ticket last week. I thought about it. I might be close to the TN state line, but gas is expensive. I did however think about what I would do with all that money. After taxes were taken out I would...

give 1/3 of it away. I would give some to Asbury (my church). I would give a lot to children's charities. This week our mission prayer partner at church is the United Methodist Children's Home. I would give money to help children who have been the victims of abuse and neglect. I would give money to CAJA of Madison county (which is like CASA nationally). Children are the future of our world. I would give some to my mom to pay off debts and what not. I would buy Becca a new car, because hers won't be making it much longer. I would give money to friends to pay off student loan debt. Well, as long as they promise to pay it forward and make a difference in someone else's life.

save 1/3 of the money. Well, I guess I should invest some of it. Rachel, would you like to be my financial advisor?

spend 1/3 of it. I would build myself a house. Nothing big and fancy. Just a simple 3-4 bedroom two story brick house. I want a fenced in back yard for Bella. A yard would also mean finding someone to mow the yard. I am not a fan of yard work. I would buy some new furniture, but I wouldn't get rid of what I have. I would just need some more. I would buy myself a kitchen-aid mixer. I would also trade in Camy the Camry for a new 4-runner.

At least I have a plan for when I strike it rich :)