Comments on: Money is Not Everything

By: Andrew @ Financial Services

Andrew @ Financial Services — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:49:20 +0000

So true. I used to be a sucker for overtime. It came to the point where nothing made me happier than to see my savings grow leaps and bounds. It grew alright, up to the point where I got burnt out. Almost half of my savings went to medication.

Health is indeed equivalent to wealth. Our family could have saved up a lot of cash today had we not been spending on my dad’s diabetes treatment.

To your grandpa’s speedy recovery…

By: The Digerati Life

The Digerati Life — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 18:50:50 +0000

I hope your grandfather gets better soon. I know first-hand how it is to be in his situation. I haven’t yet talked about it (and maybe someday I will) but I’ve been in his position a couple of times because of health problems I can completely attribute to a stressful lifestyle. So I hope your grandfather has a very speedy recovery!

By: Fiscal Musings

Fiscal Musings — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 03:36:10 +0000

It’s always good to be reminded of what’s really important in life.

By: Money Blue Book

Money Blue Book — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:19:21 +0000

Hi Dave,

I understand what you’re going through. My grandfather was very sick and ultimately passed away recently and it threw my financial life plans into a spin for a while. Luckily I was able to pull through and things are better now. Good luck
-Raymond

By: Jude

Jude — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:04:58 +0000

Sorry to hear about your grand dad. The striking balance that juggles between work, health and family time isn’t really easy and I’m glad you’re that kind of person David.

Take good care.

By: Modern Worker

Modern Worker — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:58:38 +0000

Indeed, one of the worthwhile goals in life is to keep things in perspective all the time (as taught in Buddhist study). Striking that balance between relationships and material goods can prove to be a lifelong lesson which continually evolves.

I can tell you care deeply about your family David

By: ningpo

ningpo — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 07:28:01 +0000

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By: verena

verena — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 02:39:30 +0000

Amen. My father always says “If you have your have your health, you have everything. “

By: waigs

waigs — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 02:24:39 +0000

cool post

By: Brencan

Brencan — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 23:05:17 +0000

Almost 3 years ago I sat at my Father’s bedside thru the nite with my 2 brothers and 2 sisters waiting for him to take his last breath. At 4 something in the morning I realized that we were really the ones that mattered to him most and the one thing he gave us (that was MOST appreciated) was his time. I have 4 kids age 18 to 6 … I coach every one of their sports, never miss an audition and kiss them to bed every night!

Hopefully, some here will pause to reflect on their desire to acheive financial freedom, like it says on the banner up top “… because the little things matter …”. In my case its my kids that matter the most!

Sorry your grandfather is sick and I hope he pulls thru. You seem to be realizing your health is important, but so is quality time with those you love most!