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Simple Pleasures and Quality Living
evening with the family in the den watching T.V. in my
list of simple pleasures
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Tina Bigelow, Marshall, Minnesota
Quality of life is very difficult to define. For me it
means being physically healthy, spiritually sound, and
able to enjoy a reasonably comfortable lifestyle. Having
a successful career is important and contributes to
quality of life, but is not the primary focus. A happy and
spiritually strong family is most important. First, pursue
your desires in life in Godly desires. Don't ever have to
say, "If only ... " -- Make the Lord and his church of
primary importance in you and your family's life. Instill
within your family a genuine love for God and His
kingdom. Also, support your family...spend quality time
with them. It is quality living for me to be close to my
family, to see the tears of joy on my daughter's face,
and receive the biggest hug ever after her band won a
band competion. Simple pleasures are to watch my first
grandchild grow and change, answer the phone, and
hear ... "Hi Dad."
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Randy Carr, Hefts Summit, Missouri
Life's simple pleasures for me have always revolved
around family. Whether it has been coaching a soccer
team or going to a church picnic, the family has been
first and most important. The family vacations are
something that give me a major lift. Even our twenty–
two year old looks forward to them. Work is a means to
an end. Do not let it .become the end. You work to
make money to do other things. My other things are
kids, wife, church, and I also work to send money to
Harding, but I guess that's still kids.
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Bill Sowell, Brandon, Mississippi
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