[Connie]

Christmas eve we went to my mother-in-laws where my husbands side of the family gathered to celebrate Christmas. Someone stole $70 out of my purse that night! We are pretty sure we know who did it, but no way to prove it. My mother-in-law said she feels responsible because it's happened before and she meant to warn me to not bring my purse or not have any money in it. The girl we think stole has a lot of growing up to do...she's about 19 and has a little boy and is always stealing and doing wrong. I have always felt sorry for her and always tried to give her pep talks and build up her self esteem and all. Never again...and I'm sure she's stolen from me before as there's been times when I just can't figure out where my money's gone and just figure I must have spent it somewhere and don't remember. I will never again take my purse in when there are family gatherings where she will be. My purse will stay locked in the car! Oh, by the way, my mother in law is reimbursing me the money because she feels bad she didn't warn me.