Thankful

On my dad's 65th birthday, I called him at about 6:00 a.m. so I could talk uninterrupted from my 7 kids. After I wished him a happy birthday, he said, "Oh, you are so rich!" I laughed because our entire married life we were below poverty level...and I said, "What in the world do you mean? We aren't rich!"

He answered, " Oh, you are rich because you have so many kids! When you get my age and you have everything you need, money doesn't mean anything. That's when your kids and grandchildren are what matter. And, wow! Are you rich!"

Well, I'm not that far from 65 now. And I'm here to say that he was right! My children and grandchildren are my most precious assets. I wish each one of them could open my heart and see all the love I have for him/her. It's so overwhelming that most of the time the only way I can express it is through my leaking eyes. Words simply can't do it.

I love you guys!

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