My fears then turned from the sentimental to the financial. How could Paul afford it by himself? Just as quickly, my worries eased. I thought of the extra life insurance we had gotten and knew our family would suffer no financial hardship, no matter what happened. You may not think things like this come up in a moment of panic, but they do. They’ll sneak into your head whether you want them to or not. As we made sense of the situation, that flash of relief was priceless. What thoughts would cross your mind? The support Christy received didn’t stop there. Christy is an elementary school teacher. A former student of hers coordinated a T-shirt sale fundraiser to help the family with medical bills. Local Modern Woodmen chapter members showed their support by purchasing T-shirts and matching money raised through the Matching Fund Program. Christy’s daughter, Carley Ann, needed hospital care for 21 days, putting strain on their finances. Modern Woodmen covered the family’s life insurance premiums for three months through the Fraternal Aid Fund, ensuring the much-needed protection stayed in force. So how much life insurance is enough? Enough to ease the thoughts you never expect to have. Questions? Contact your local Modern Woodmen of America representative: Kelly C. King, FIC Suite 305 4150 Westown Parkway Des Moines, IA 50266 B 515-238-3208 kelly.c.king@mwarep.org Registered representative. Securities offered through MWA Financial Services Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Modern Woodmen of America. Member: FINRA, SIPC. Christy Jeffreys’ mind was put at ease shortly after a major car accident. If she didn’t make it, she knew her family would suffer no financial hardship. “We made sure our life insurance would pay all outstanding loans immediately, not to mention funeral expenses and money left over to help raise the kids on one income,” Christy says. “I cannot tell you the relief you feel when you realize your family is secure.” Founded in 1883 as a fraternal benefit society, Modern Woodmen of America offers financial services and fraternal member benefits to individuals and families throughout the United States. P 8953-53-C The URBAN EXPERIENCE | 2021 25
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