KNOW WHAT REALLY MATTERS

This conversation between me and my mother got me thinking, here's what happened. My mom called me a few minutes ago and we were talking so she asked me why I haven't come home to see her in years and first I was taken aback because I wasn't expecting her to ask me that, then I answered and said it was work that was holding me back, she laughed and said work, so I couldn't take a week off work to come home, by now I had become defensive so I said, things were critical at the office and any little distraction would cause serious damages, mom laughed again and said so in other words, I would lose money if I took time off work, I couldn't answer because I could clearly see where she was going, she said it was okay, she said she prays everyday that we (all her children) finally catch this money we are chasing because then she believes we would understand what she means when she says there are more important things in life than money. I was speechless, I thanked her and promised to make out time to come home. But I still couldn't get the phone call off my mind.
I know money won't solve all my problems, I mean, one of the reasons why I even work as hard as I do is to make life better for my family, my mom especially but it seems I have been getting it all wrong, she made me realize that in my quest to have a better life I have denied her what she treasures the most, my presence. I hope you don't deny the people you love who also loves you the greatest gift you can give them on your quest for things that only leaves you wanting more.

Think about it....