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In the holiday spirit, George and I aimed to ease our children\u2019s burdens with a grand financial gesture. This act of love led to unexpected self-discovery and redefined values, especially for our son Leo and his fianc\u00e9e, Liz.\n

I\u2019m Margaret, sharing our family\u2019s unique Christmas story. George and I, married for 35 years, wanted to give our three children something truly meaningful: we paid off their student loans, including those of their significant others.\n

Our daughter Avril\u2019s boyfriend, Matt, was moved to tears. However, Leo\u2019s fianc\u00e9e, Liz, was less appreciative. At our family gathering, she snapped, \u201cWhose idea was this, Leo?\u201d She retreated, upset that we hadn\u2019t given her the $3,000 handbag she wanted, believing her debts might be forgiven in the future.\n

Leo tried to comfort her, explaining the gesture\u2019s significance. He later surprised her with the handbag, revealing, \u201cMom and Dad helped with this too.\u201d Liz, realizing her mistake, apologized, saying, \u201cI took everything for granted.\u201d\n

Their year of financial challenges brought them closer. Their wedding was a modest, heartfelt celebration of love and partnership. Witnessing their growth, George and I felt deeply content, knowing we had instilled values of love and gratitude in our children.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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