Sunday, September 19, 2010

The best things in life...

They say the best things in life are free, but it seems like there is so little that is free anymore. There is always a price tag attached, but somehow we still have this saying, why is that? Well, I imagine it has something to do with smiles, laughter, compliments, hugs, kisses, and so much more.
Right now at this very moment my sister-in-law and brother are getting ready to welcome their first child into the world. Even this act will cost huge amounts of money being exchanged by the insurance company, the doctors, the hospital, and so many more that we will never know, but it’s priceless. Worth every penny, the cost of bringing a healthy, happy, baby into the world. This act is far from free, something that just 100 years ago was, has turned into a multi-billion dollar venture. But once he is born, every action will be those free actions that we hear so much about, but rarely get to see and appreciate when we don’t have a baby of our own.
Today the total will go up to 3 nieces, and 1 nephew, and all the children of our close friends and cousins, and that is something that is priceless. To be an aunt again, to be there when he comes, and to learn his name, all acts that are free and willing. To hear him make those little noises, and to see him make what you think is a smile, to see him open his eyes, getting to hold him in your arms for the first time. These are the moments that money has nothing to do with, and no matter how much or little you have has no effect on the moment. Only you get to decide how that moment affects you, or how you let it affect you.
So when you hear that the best things in life are free, and you can’t remember the last “free” thing, think of that smile you receive from a complete stranger, or the hug you got from someone you love. Those are the things that pull you through the tough times, those are things that are the best things in life that anyone can afford.  

1 comment:

  1. Joanna,

    You are 100% right. No matter how old you are, the best things in life are free! Sometimes, they are the hardest things for people to give. So when you do receive a smile, a hug, a kiss, or someone tells you that they are proud of you or love you, always treasure them because although there is no monetary amount, these gifts are the most precious.

    So I send to you,a smile, a hug and a kiss. I want to tell you I am proud of what your are accomplishing on this blog and I will always love you no matter what. I hope some day you will be proud to call me aunt!

    Love to you and you keeping going girl!

    Nancy Jo

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