When We Get All That Money

WHEN WE GET ALL THAT MONEY

         After he retired, my father liked to play a game that my family called, "When We Get All That Money."

         Whenever he got one of those letters which starts, "You may have already won," he sent in an entry. He would say, "They have to give the money to someone, so you just never know" Then he and my mother would half jokingly list all the things they would do if he won. These were the wishful things like a new car for each kid, a new house or fancy vacation.

         My parents always worked hard for the things we had. They taught my brothers and me the value of working and earning the things you get in life, and to know the difference between need and want. There is nothing wrong with wanting extras or luxuries, but what is really important is to have what you need when you need it.

         Over the years, by God's providence and plenty of hard work, I have always had what I needed, when I needed it and sometimes there has been a little extra. Even so, when my husband comes home with his lotto tickets, we play the game. Oh yes, won't it be grand when we get all that money.

         You never know, it could happen.




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