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Eastern Time (GMT-5:00) | CNN producer tells what it's like to win lottery twice Georgia Lottery: CNN producer tells what it's like to win lottery twice54 Rating:I am a two-time lottery winner. I have claimed a $100,000 lottery ticket in November and a $1 million lottery ticket Monday. Both came from scratch off. Everyone has been asking me what it's like to win and so I'll tell you. A big win is an amazing blessing that I still can't believe is real. And then to be blessed more than once is just extraordinary. But nothing comes easy. We all go through rough times in our lives, and people don't know the road that one must walk to reach a happy destination finally. I believe that this blessing came to me because I have worked very hard. I am so fortunate to have a full-time job that I enjoy and co-workers who are good friends. I am thankful for this every day. But in the last few years some personal circumstances caused me to acquire more debt than I ever thought I would have. Facing a lot of debt can be a real nightmare. It's a good thing that I enjoy working or I might not survive the triple shifts I sometimes take on. We play lottery every once in a while. It was my husband's idea to buy the ticket for me both times. The $1 million ticket was around our seventh anniversary and Valentine's Day. He thought it would be a funny way to celebrate our love, but little did we know how it would change our lives. When the first lottery ticket came in November, I was flabbergasted. My car had a big dent in it, and it needed a tuneup. It came just at the right time so that my husband, daughter and I could buy a new sparkling car and finally pay off that evil debt that was plaguing us. Then, to win a second time and for that amount was a bit of a miracle. The quote that's been going around the Internet is that I was "numb" when I found out. This is true. I just could not believe it. Perhaps what is even harder to believe is the wild reaction that everyone had and how the story spread like wildfire. I thought that I would just chat with the woman at the lottery claims office, she would write a little blurb for the lottery's website, and no one would really know about it except for the people who check the lottery website. Well, I am a journalist, and I should've known better. The minute it hit the press, my phone and e-mail blew up with congratulations from all over the country and parts of the world. What's my advice for all the curious folks out there? I want you to know that you must always have faith, always work as hard as you possibly can and do your best to do what is right. I do not recommend scratching your life away at a lottery machine, but rather, focusing on making those around you happy every day. Now, I am certainly no Mother Teresa, but this quote from her really inspires me and I'd like to share it with you so that you can remember it when you're trying to win in life. "Let us more and more insist on raising funds of love, of kindness, of understanding, of peace. Money will come if we seek first the Kingdom of God -- the rest will be given." CNN We'd love to see your comments here! Register for a FREE membership — it takes just a few moments — and you'll be able to post comments here and on any of our forums. If you're already a member, you can Log In to post a comment. 88 comments. Last comment 1 year ago by . TX United States Member #121208 January 4, 2012 786 Posts Offline | | Posted: February 17, 2012, 9:20 am - IP Logged | |
Nice !! Glad to get some insight as to how an ordinary, everyday hard worker with debt, had some luck and extra luck for a second time.. It is just a good story to read down through. Even shows you how fast word spreads when you publicly talk about your win (might be a sign to change a few things if you don't want the publicity)....Being positive and doing positive things has its rewards....Kudos to her and her family !!! Jackpots...Just Average Citizens Keeping Possibilities Open Towards Security  | | |
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These occurrences are not all that uncommon, just in the last 6 months I have seen several similar stories Todd has posted here on LP.  Just keep the faith baby!  | | |
Nothing Good Happens After Midnight Licking County, OH United States Member #120858 December 28, 2011 290 Posts Offline | | Posted: February 17, 2012, 10:53 am - IP Logged | |
Good for her. I hope I have similar luck. Scratch that, I hope we ALL have similar luck.  Life's Too Short To Be Unhappy  | | |
United States Member #107794 March 13, 2011 184 Posts Offline | | Posted: February 17, 2012, 11:49 am - IP Logged | |
You know, reading this article in her own words, ring a few things to mind. Irrespective of your political, religious or racial inclination, we all have similar problem on a very basic level. She mentions a not so flattering situation on her finacial state a few years back. We can hit each other over different stands as people but, we all share common problems sometimes. I do not consider myself either left or right, I just want a good leader. I do not object to anyone's faith in one religion over the other, I might disagree on how one tries to intimidate the other sometimes, resulting in unecessary loss of innocent lives. I say, let's disagree, we can't help it but, no need to shut one down over the other. To the lucky lady, congratulations, enjoy it and maybe just maybe, this might be a relief to correct the financial mistakes she made, conciously or unconciously. GOOD LUCK TO ALL ON YOUR PROSPECTIVE LOTTO WINS. | | |
PA United States Member #66644 October 16, 2008 1280 Posts Offline | | Posted: February 17, 2012, 12:41 pm - IP Logged | |
You know, reading this article in her own words, ring a few things to mind. Irrespective of your political, religious or racial inclination, we all have similar problem on a very basic level. She mentions a not so flattering situation on her finacial state a few years back. We can hit each other over different stands as people but, we all share common problems sometimes. I do not consider myself either left or right, I just want a good leader. I do not object to anyone's faith in one religion over the other, I might disagree on how one tries to intimidate the other sometimes, resulting in unecessary loss of innocent lives. I say, let's disagree, we can't help it but, no need to shut one down over the other. To the lucky lady, congratulations, enjoy it and maybe just maybe, this might be a relief to correct the financial mistakes she made, conciously or unconciously. GOOD LUCK TO ALL ON YOUR PROSPECTIVE LOTTO WINS. Congrats to the winner! I too, am an ordinary person. For me it is not so much financial mistakes, as it is financial misfortune. I will continue to believe that my hard work over the past 40 years will also be rewarded .................  stay dreamin' my friends dpoly1 - Playing the lottery to save the jobs of those that build, transport, sell & maintain luxury items! - Eschew Poverty ........... Vote Conservative! | | |
United States Member #107794 March 13, 2011 184 Posts Offline | | Posted: February 17, 2012, 12:53 pm - IP Logged | |
Congrats to the winner! I too, am an ordinary person. For me it is not so much financial mistakes, as it is financial misfortune. I will continue to believe that my hard work over the past 40 years will also be rewarded ................. stay dreamin' my friends LOL, dploly when your ship sails in just take it easy on the toys you are going to buy. Easy does it, one at a time my good man, one at a time. Good luck to you, dpoly.... | | |
Left Coast United States Member #122310 January 28, 2012 88 Posts Offline | | Posted: February 17, 2012, 1:14 pm - IP Logged | |
"Have faith"
"Work as hard as you possibly can"
"Do what is right"
Make "those around you happy everyday"
Perfect. Have a good weekend. | | |
United States Member #93192 June 23, 2010 640 Posts Offline | | Posted: February 17, 2012, 5:16 pm - IP Logged | |
Congratulations to this winner winning twice. I didn't know that this CNN producer won twice. | | |
Ridge Runner - Oracle of the Appalachians Way back up in them dadgum hills, son! United States Member #74415 April 28, 2009 12429 Posts Online | | Posted: February 17, 2012, 6:02 pm - IP Logged | |
Congratulations to this winner winning twice. I didn't know that this CNN producer won twice. Yeah, she won twice.
In fact, there's an article about it on the top of this page. I'll never forget old whats-his-name...
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PA United States Member #66644 October 16, 2008 1280 Posts Offline | | Posted: February 17, 2012, 7:17 pm - IP Logged | |
LOL, dploly when your ship sails in just take it easy on the toys you are going to buy. Easy does it, one at a time my good man, one at a time. Good luck to you, dpoly.... That is sound advice my friend. Thank you!
Good luck also to you sandia! dpoly1 - Playing the lottery to save the jobs of those that build, transport, sell & maintain luxury items! - Eschew Poverty ........... Vote Conservative! | | |
adelaide sa Australia Member #37542 April 11, 2006 2430 Posts Offline | | Posted: February 17, 2012, 7:27 pm - IP Logged | |
i can see how she got into debt " old car had a dent and needed a tune up " solution buy A NEW CAR LOL May " The lotto goddess may be blind and heartless, but she also has a wicked sense of humor. " mon/ lotto [8.8] tue/oz lotto [] wed/ lotto [8.8] thur/ power ball [] sat/ lotto [] sat /pools [] keno [21]20 scratch [] jan loss=[260.25] wins= 189; feb loss= [190.05] wins =182.6; mar loss= [311.9] wins = 107.35; apr loss= [320.30] wins= 107.50 2013 YTD loss[1032] wins = 585 2012 total spend =[2486.10], wins = 2176.70 ; year total = -$309.40 | | |
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Yeah, she won twice.
In fact, there's an article about it on the top of this page. 
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sapulpa,ok. United States Member #108696 March 28, 2011 7 Posts Offline | | Posted: February 17, 2012, 8:59 pm - IP Logged | |
congrats and i hope you are blessed with many more winnings. | | |
Kunming China Member #58390 January 23, 2008 3193 Posts Offline | | Posted: February 17, 2012, 9:20 pm - IP Logged | |
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