I got a great surprise this afternoon.  As I was leaving the office for the holiday weekend, my boss handed me an envelope.  I did not open it until I got to my car; expecting $50 or maybe even $100.  As I opened the envelope, I almost fell over with surprise!!

He had given me a $500 bonus for Christmas!!  I was not even expecting a bonus, since I have only worked for him for a year.  But man, this was a great Christmas gift.  I have been needing a new television set in my living room for about 1 1/2 years now, mine went out, and I could not afford to fix it or buy a new one.  So, this is buying me a new television set!!!  They have some great sales going on right now.  Thank you Mr. Elliott for the wonderful gift.