Have you ever thought "well maybe I should work a little harder to earn a little more Money to make life a little easier."
Well I have... but then I have spent a lot of time thinking about what I want my children to focus on. We gave up our big house with the garage and all the things that came with that choice. Sometimes I think that I made a mistake. I know deep down this was the right choice for us and our children. Don't get me wrong I miss my big box stores, lazy supper nights and going out with my friends to places like starbucks.
LETS MAKE A COMPARISON!!!
Things I miss:
- Walmart/Superstore
- Multiplex Playdates
- My Friends (I hope this was obvious)
- How much more money we had
Things I don't miss:
- My Husband being Gone ALL THE TIME
- Massive mortgage Payment
- Being far from our in laws
- Driving 5 hrs every time we wanted to see family
- Being Busy ALL THE TIME
- Not Having a free moment
So As far as I can see I have gained so much TIME with my husband and freedom I have never had before. So Yes we don't have a massive mortgage or even a beautiful home... But I have time and I have a family I get to focus on making memories with... My Kids won't think that we didn't give them the world ;we give them all that we have and all that we are. My life was not "Easier" it was comfortable. But I had no husband to help get the kids to hockey, or to get the kids to bed... I have a husband who works himself into the ground for all of us to have all of our needs and wants met. Now that we have been here for a year, as much as it was a hard move. It was the most rewarding and life changing thing that we have ever done. I have a husband who is present and food on the table and we all will have memories of Daddy being home to care for our non physical needs .We are blessed beyond measure to show them that money may make life a little more comfortable;Money will never out weigh the most perfect and chaotic memories that one shares with their loved ones. I never want to regret working to hard and not spending enough time on my loved ones. This life is far to short to focus on dollar signs.
PhotoCredit: Michaela Jessiman
