7.01.2010

money...

When you are 27 years old the most distant thought in your head is that you could be dead soon. Where are we going on vacation? Should I continue school? Should we start thinking about buying a house and having kids? These are the questions that enter your mind when you are 27 years old. I, like everyone else, took for granted that I would live to an old age. Obviously I don’t take that for granted anymore.

I’ve always tried to live my life for now, not prepare for the future. I don’t have a retirement account. I don’t believe people my age will ever be able to retire. So there was no reason to put away money for when I turn 70. What is the purpose of saving money to spend later? What happens if later never comes? For over 3 years Cat and I have been living together and continuously I have told her “do what you want.” She would ask if she could go buy something at the mall. She would ask if she can get her nails done. She has always been polite and considerate to our relationship, money, and my feelings. But purchasing clothes, spending money, having fun, and going out among many others were all on the list of things she didn’t have to ask for permission. My response every time she asked for something in those categories was, “Go out, have fun, buy whatever it is, because tomorrow might not be here and you won’t have the opportunity.” I heard a quote one time that had an impact on me. “It’s only money, you can always make more.”

-John

5 comments:

  1. I can't imagine the kind of financial strain you are being put under right now but keep in mind you have so many people that love you. people that are raising money for you so please don't add this to the number of things on your mind. focus on your fight because everything else will work out. also, thank you for sharing your thoughts with your wife's faithful readers.

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  2. I've been reading this blog ever since I found out about what you guys are going through. I lift you up in prayer all the time. I pray that God will give you guys a long happy life together. It's a real struggle to have to go through something like this and you guys are the strongest people I've seen in a long time. Keep it up and God Bless!

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  3. John I dont know what age you were when you read that quote but you've always been that way I'd be out with all you kids and I'd give all of you a little spending money to buy yourselves something you were always the first to spend yours and any change you'd always give back , one of you would always take the money home???lol but I think you cant take it with you so spoil the ones you love and enjoy while you can . if theres anything you need just let me know I'll do my best to help in any way I can it may involve a mask and bank but I've got ya covered lol!!! just kidding I love you with all my heart stay strong and enjoy the little things life is showing you because most of us dont slow down enough to notice. Love you ! Aunt Gail

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  4. Funny you should say this because you just said what I needed to hear!!! Thanks John and I love you and think of you often. Steph

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  5. Hurry up and get better dude so we can go skydiving!! My treat :)

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