So we know that Heidi Montag’s mom, Darlene Egelhoff lost her restaurant from the lack of tourists in the poor economy.  But what we didn’t know is that before the business went belly up, Darlene asked Heidi for help,

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“The restaurant was struggling, and I was crying on the phone,” Egelhoff recounts. “I fought it for so long, but finally, I said, ‘Tax guys are on the way. It’s $8,000.’ Heidi very generously wired me a check that day. That kept the restaurant afloat for at least six months. It was so generous and helpful.”

Wow.  I find that refreshing.  Heidi isn’t completely heartless.  She does still love her mom! I wonder if Spencer knew about it?  Darlene is still cleaning houses, trying to make ends meet,

“The work is sporadic and competitive,” Egelhoff says. “My work is not enough to pay the bills. We need other work immediately. [My son] Sky is eligible for free lunch at school and is proud to take advantage of it.”

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Well, Darlene seems like a great person and a loving mother.  I really hope things turn around for her and the family soon.  The economy has hurt a lot of people.

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