I recall a time when I actually had money. I recall this one young lady I had this incredible crush on. And when I was finally financially able to ask her out for a real date, I learned she was dating some guy only because he had money. She had no idea I was actually worth several times what this guy was worth. And I never told her nor did I ever go on a date with her.
Funny thing is, when I met the Lady who is now my Wife, I barely had gas money from pay check to pay check. My financial world was turned upside down because of a few lousy decisions. Today, I consider myself perhaps one of the wealthest men in the world. I have both a Wife and a Daughter as well as my Brother, my Sister and their Families that love me for who I am and not what I have.
Sure, winning the Lotteries will make our financial lives easier to deal with. But unlike 12 years ago, today, I have a greater reason to be thankful for each day that I am given. And that is worth more then I could ever get if I won all the Lotteries in the world combined.
Sir Metro