Meija, 39, had been having a tough week when her husband took residence the $5 scratch-off from an area 7-Eleven. The mom of two has spent 18 years working as an elementary college instructor.
The couple had been shocked to comprehend they’d gained $50,000 in Maryland’s “Ca$h To Go” sport.
“My husband took the ticket to the shop to scan it, simply to make certain it was actual,” stated Meija, in accordance with the press launch. “We additionally requested my brother-in-law to come back over and scan it on the Maryland Lottery app.”
Extra than simply lifting Meija’s spirits, the win will enable the pair to purchase a brand new residence.
“We have now been saving cash for a down fee on a home, pondering we might be prepared by the tip of the yr,” stated Meija. “However now, we do not have to attend!”
The 7-Eleven in Thurston, Maryland, the place Meija’s husband purchased the fortunate ticket, may even obtain a $500 prize from the lottery.
