[Stormieweather]

I put myself through college. Full time day job, full time night school, 4.0 GPA. Grueling and the only way I made it was because I really, really wanted it.

My kids did not get a college education paid for by me. However, my son, now 24, is back at home and working full time while attending college. I am willing to provide food and shelter if he covers his bills and tuition and puts forth the effort to juggle work/school. I will do the same for my daughters, if they so desire.

On a side note...I am now 50+ yrs old and spent a great deal of my past working multiple jobs while scrimping, sacrificing, and going without. A couple of years ago, it occurred to me that I was missing out on what "life" was supposed to BE. Where were the memories, the adventures, the FUN? Everything was work, work, save, save, one day we'll get there....meanwhile, an important facet of life was missing. So now, while not extravagent, we manage a few luxuries (kindle, ipad, laptop, nice car) and we go on trips twice a year. One involves hotels, flights maybe, and car rentals while the other is simpler, with camping, hiking, tubing, etc.

So while you are working towards the future, don't forget to actually LIVE while you have the chance. There are no guarantees that you (or anyone) will even get a future. Don't miss chances to enjoy each other and the marvels around us while you can.