Comments on: Death is a Wake-Up Call

By: testanchor172

testanchor172 — Fri, 25 Nov 2005 07:26:52 +0000

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By: Ugne

Ugne — Sat, 13 Aug 2005 20:47:17 +0000

understand what you mean. your grandmother was very very rich. i lost mine at the end of may, this year..

By: Tommy Chang

Tommy Chang — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 17:52:15 +0000

Sorry to hear about your Grandmom. May she rest in peace.

By: April

April — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 15:39:33 +0000

Mike,
I have enjoyed reading the comments of others about Grandma. It is nice to see that in this materialistic world that we live in, there are many people of many different faiths, who do have their priorities in order. Our families are the most importanat thing in this life, and one of the only things we can take with us to the next life. Thanks.

By: Mom

Mom — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 15:23:36 +0000

Thanks Mike, hearing you tell of the family’s love for mom has me in tears today. The family gathered around numbered in the hundreds, from the pulpit it was a sea of loved ones, grandma would have been so proud to see everyone gathered in tribute to her. She was indeed a rich woman. Thanks for putting this into words for me, as words are hard for me to find right now. She was a wonderful lady. I miss her.

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 28 Jun 2005 11:56:49 +0000

For many of us, this is a large part of what we want money _for_. (I, for example, am saving up for a house in the suburbs, so that I’ll be able to host family holiday gatherings when my aunt is no longer able to do so.)

But it’s true…the most important kinds of wealth can’t be measured in dollars, and all the money in the world can’t buy most of the things that really matter in life.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Mon, 27 Jun 2005 22:11:27 +0000

Thanks for sharing…that was a very profound story. And very true. I don’t know if you are religious or not, but I believe that when the bible speaks of building up for yourself “treasures in heaven” it is speaking of people. Your grandmother surely did that.

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By: Mike Hillyer

Mike Hillyer — Sat, 25 Jun 2005 16:53:56 +0000

Thank for the support. I too do not place too much focus on acquiring things, but rather I live what I like to call the Canadian Dream(tm): no debt, paid for house, fairly new car, retirement fund.

By: tershania

tershania — Sat, 25 Jun 2005 05:22:14 +0000

JLP,

You’re right, you hit it right on the spot. There isn’t anything wrong with acquiring wealth. I love learning and investing in the stock market and love our capitalistic society here in the states. But I’m not caught up in buying the newest things or having the best. We should all be fortunate enough to know where our next meal is coming from.

BTW, I love your blog JLP!