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Big surprise for hard-luck couple
Just when things look hopeless, sometimes an unexpected breakthrough happens.
Just ask David and Beth Loomis of Columbus, Ohio.
David Loomis lost his job last year, and his unemployment benefits were about to expire. But while Beth Loomis was walking their dog Tuesday morning, she found a dollar and thought, "I guess this might be our lucky day," she told CNN affiliate WBNS.
Boy howdy.
Ohio Lottery officials had invited the couple to come to lottery headquarters to pick up a hat and cup consolation prize from a 2010 drawing.
What they didn't tell the Loomises was that there also was a $150,000 check waiting for them from a lottery ticket David Loomis had bought last year.
When the surprise check was presented, David Loomis gaped at his wife, then spun his chair halfway around, speechless. Then both husband and wife wept.
They plan to use the money to pay off bills and perhaps make a down payment on a house, Beth Loomis told WBNS.
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Aw i am so happy when things like this happen to people who are extremely down on luck!
Nice to hear people having good luck. Refreshing.
GOOD AFTER NOON OLE LADY HOW ARE U ?
SORRY MY SYSTEM REQUIRES ME TO USE CAPS , GOING BACK AND FORTH
Boy Howdy?
She must be old. Dern tootin'.
That was my dollar! I was planning to buy a snickers bar. Now I want half the money. Or 75,000 snickers bars.
More bad reporting by CNN. What kind of dog was it? Which direction did he spin his chair? What phase was the moon in? If you are going to tell only half the story, don't bother posting it, CNN.
Americans really don't use the word "gobsmacked", as it ..."was gobsmacked by his stroke of luck." Sickening.
Good afternoon JAZZ. Hope all is well.
Unemployed and 'down payment on a house'? Isn't giving houses to people who can't pay what got us into this mess?
My thoughts exactly. Down payment on a house? If you don't have a job or regular income, that means you can't afford a house!! You'll be facing foreclosure in 2-5 years. Unbelievable. Some people will NEVER learn!!
I just noticed. He looks like David Caruso. He's even got his head tilted for some reason.
This guy lost his job and unempolyment was running out...he wins a measely 150k and he is gonna buy a house???? dude you don't have a fing job you moron. I hope he gets foreclosed on.
Congratulation and I am very happy for you. But buying a house? Think it over – perhaps rent a nice little apartment and do not put yourself back into the old stress!
Hi blogging where are you my love, don't hide from me, I have what you like, let's show these people were not afraid of saying we are gays
WERD!
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