A Fortunate Man

Excellent story my friend. After I read your story I sat at my computer and thought about what you wrote. I found myself reflecting on my own life. You are absolutely right, with work, kids and the hustle/bustle of everyday life we do forget what's really important. I think our wives do get neglected at times. As I think about my wife, I have to say, without her I don't think I would have all these things I consider important or great in life. I know I wouldn't, she's given me pretty much everything I consider precious (except for cigars ). Thanks for making me think, Al.
Cigars work in mysterious ways.

[taltos]

Well said Al.

[Tio Gato]

You are a fortunate man indeed!
Thank you for reminding me that I'm a fortunate man also. My home was robbed last week and I've been a miserable bastard ever since.
Your post made me realize that there are more important things in life than stolen material possessions.

[SmokeyJoe]

Thanks, Al.

Perspective is a marvelous thing. Keep enjoying those precious blessings!

Cheers to you, Al. You have helped me see the light, and motivated me to be more alert to the blessings around me. Thanks for sharing.

[Don Fernando]

There's one song that always picks me up when I am down, or gets me back to reality when I am floating on cloud 9, because the lyrics make me reflect on my life and I realise that I should be happy with what I got, that there are millions or even billions of people that would love to be in my position

In another life
You might have been a genius
In another life
You might have been a star
In another life
Your face might have been perfect
In another life
You’d drive a better car

In another life
All your jokes are funny
In another life
Your heart is free from fear
In another life
You make a lot of money
In this other life
Everything is clear

In another life
You’re always the hero
In another life
You always win the game
In another life
No one ever cheats you
In another life
You never have to change

In another life
Your friends never desert you
In another life
You never have to cry
In another life
No one ever hurts you
In this other life
Your loved-ones never die

But this is the life you have
This is the life you have
This is the life you have
This is the life

In another life
You’re always the victim
In another life
You’re always the thief
In another life
You are always lonely
In this other life
There is no relief

In your real life
Treat it like it’s special
In your real life
Try to be more kind
In your real life
Think of those that love you
In this real life
Try to be less blind