I have always believed in those views, without your health and your family , does having all the money and materialistic items in the world truly truly matter. Of course we need money to survive and to live , however if a person was told they god forbid had 3 months to live would material things and all the money mean anything, would it save the person from dying no it would not. I ask this question again getting back somewhat to my post about all of us living such hectic crazy lives. For me personally I do not do well with being sick so if I had the chance to be poor and live within the basic needs I would choose that over being sick in a heartbeat. I know in my heart if I could have my children and my dh and my parents live forever I would live in a shack .If I could have my brother Sonny with me I would do the same. I am much happier with the simpler things in life, who truly needs name brand items. I am truly so happy and over the moon when I save so much money with my coupons and all my stockpiles. I am further over the moon when I get so many bargains at garage or tag sales and also from visiting our boyfriend clarence aka clearance at the stores lol. So my question is does anyone else feel this way.On a personal note my home is decorated about 90 percent with garage and tag sales all old french country cottage chic items , all simple yet beautiful. I truly feel less is more. So kindly share. peace. Catherine

absolutely, without a doubt, all that matters is family and good health! Just tonight had a discussion with a friend about how lucky I am to have a family that is so close who keeps in contact regularly even with all of our busy lives. Without your family, you have nothing...imo! I always attributed that philosophy to my Italian upbringing, having seen friends who don't even speak to their siblings I know how I blessed we are to value our family so much. Life is too short people, embrace your family and friends!

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The same. At the end of the day, what really matters? While I struggle some months to mantain the mortgage on this 6 bedroom dream home we thought we could afford, before our kid was diagnosed w/ cancer, at the end of the day, I just am thankful that we all are healthy, we are happy, and that there is lots of love in our home.

Right on sister!