A Life Full Of Riches

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Over the past four years, I've grown to understand more about myself because of a single question from a curious child. As I've examined what it means to be poor, it has become clear to me what I am most thankful for: both my tangible and my intangible good fortune.

Green lives in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

© 2007

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  • Posted By: Poor? @ 03/17/2008 10:38:33 PM

    Thanks for sharing your points, eronel . One of my primary weaknesses is that I'm idealistic to the point of ignoring the practical, which you point out here. Of course, these are necessities which balance the points I made in the essay. If I had been in her place and wanted children, I would have gone the same direction she did. Nothing personal against the other party.
    Maybe it will help your curiosity to know that this particular lady wasn't physically able to have children.
    Nor was I emotionally able to be a good parent, or financially either. KRG

  • Posted By: Poor? @ 03/17/2008 10:26:03 PM

    Thanks for your very generous comments Don. It really means a lot when nter Your Comment



    Thanks for your very generous comments, Don. It really means a lot that you can identify with my point of view. Many days are uphill and against the stream. Thankfully, the Christmas season generally brings out the best in people, including me. KRG


  • Posted By: Poor? @ 03/17/2008 10:17:45 PM

    Hi Mrs A, Thanks for your comment and encouragement. It amazes me that people are still reading this essay. :) KRG

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