tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post4747483836350139245..comments2024-02-21T19:12:05.728-08:00Comments on MorningRamble: Thinking. . .Pattyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08505042214124811641noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post-33331938034949253382008-07-10T19:30:00.000-07:002008-07-10T19:30:00.000-07:00Dear Patti, your post is so timely. Having money c...Dear Patti, your post is so timely. Having money changes people and most time not for the better. Money should not control you, it should be a means to an end. The Lord is the provider of everything, as long as we continue to keep that foremost in our hearts and minds, money will just be like everything else - a blessing from our Father.<BR/><BR/>I appreciate your thoughts in your blog. Thank you.<BR/><BR/>many blessings,<BR/><BR/>mariAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post-72716489763415395412008-07-10T15:47:00.000-07:002008-07-10T15:47:00.000-07:00So much wisdom here. My family is what brings gre...So much wisdom here. My family is what brings great "wealth" to me. I can't even count the times my 3 youngest made me laugh today - truly a priceless blessing. I am so thankful for sweet little Mei-Ling's great doctor reports!The Stricklandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01198140618043896988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post-20261943285756373192008-07-10T14:13:00.000-07:002008-07-10T14:13:00.000-07:00This was a very timely post for me to read. I hav...This was a very timely post for me to read. I have been stressing about my retirement IRA going down a huge amount in the past nine months, but I could live without that money, because I don't want much, need much, or spend much. Learning to live frugally, and simply is pretty inflation proof!<BR/>Thanks.nancyrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03607720003538273566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post-45800870652612328862008-07-10T13:51:00.000-07:002008-07-10T13:51:00.000-07:00I am so glad to read this post.I am so glad to read this post.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04552891913167046603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post-17887643752793640802008-07-10T13:13:00.000-07:002008-07-10T13:13:00.000-07:00You are so right the love of money sews the seeds ...You are so right the love of money sews the seeds of discontentment. We need adequat ammounts to survive. I have also found the simpler life creates a haven of peace and joy, unmatched by having wealth alone.Andylynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04634072460146378411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post-24390702350181530282008-07-10T11:48:00.000-07:002008-07-10T11:48:00.000-07:00AMEN!That is what I was saying all along. I have ...AMEN!<BR/>That is what I was saying all along. I have the money I need- it seems to come when I need it. I have my land and money for taxes. God provides. That is not saying that God doesn't love those who struggle financially- it is simply something they have to learn for some reason. <BR/>I would not give up the life that I had or have. It took me 47 YEARS to figure out that my happiness is rooted in my everyday living. I traveled for three years and made six figures- saw the country- but when it came down to it- I missed the happiness that I was leaving every week. <BR/>Home now- teasing my husband- teaching students- daily talking to my children, mother and sister- I am happy. No amount of money can change my happiness FINALLY.Janettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10054888725603183006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post-47670525428704801702008-07-10T08:59:00.000-07:002008-07-10T08:59:00.000-07:00I love what you said today....awesome.I love what you said today....awesome.Aunt Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08722500555023093431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post-49999615914901579062008-07-10T08:22:00.000-07:002008-07-10T08:22:00.000-07:00Thanks Bren ! Need to stop by and blog visit...I ...Thanks Bren ! Need to stop by and blog visit...I have just not had much time to do so lately.Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08505042214124811641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16161087.post-32369230810036809492008-07-10T08:18:00.000-07:002008-07-10T08:18:00.000-07:00Oh Patty, you are so right. I think it is good to ...Oh Patty, you are so right. I think it is good to have money in the bank to pay bills so there is no stress over the gas bill getting paid, and even enough padding for the occasional slurge or maybe a new frig if the old one goes out suddenly, but to love money and desire it more than anything else, is a trap. I do not see that you have even come close to falling into that, but others have. If your bank account was wiped out tomorrow and you were penniless, you would still be one of the richest people in the US of A, and the fact that you know that is awesome!!~Bren~https://www.blogger.com/profile/14533891842002502385noreply@blogger.com