Thanks for your post. I also don’t think it’s asking too much for a thank you and a how are you doing. I’ve never turned down requests for help from our kids and they’ve “borrowed” many thousands of dollars with no payback as promised. But this New Year my husband are going to start doing for us. While our kids were out going to dinner, taking trips we sat at home because we’ve exhausted our savings helping them. They are 32 and 34 and we’re done with bailing them out. We love them more than anything but it’s time. Of course if it’s a dire situation we will try to help.