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I've always had to be conscious of price tags, but lately
I'm realizing there is more to counting the cost of something than dollars.
What is it going to cost me in terms of time, effort and
peace of mind?
For example, my children used to beg me for a dog. But there
were factors they could not see in my decision to say no. Who was going to take
care of it? It would require not only feeding but potty training and walking the
dog. We were gone from home all the time. Was that fair to the pet? Then, there
were things like shots, vet visits, flea powder, grooming and on and on. I used
to joke I could barely afford my kids, let alone a pet. (Actually, this was not
a joke.)
Besides money and effort, a pet costs emotion. They become
part of the family. Now this is a good thing, don't get me wrong. But for those
who've lost beloved pets, it is certainly a consideration when getting another pet to
love.
I'm just using the pet idea as analogy. I certainly don't
mean pets are not a good thing for most families. (It just so happens that my
kids thought they wanted a pet but were also afraid of dogs.)
Whatever we may be considering adding to our lives, it is
certainly a smart idea to count the cost. The emotional cost may be way higher
than the monetary!
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Yeah, the cost is very high,
ReplyDeleteand there's a dog who's dying,
but I think that Christ comes nigh
only when we're crying.
Our hearts are like the rich man's gold,
given to invest,
and if we don't love deep, love bold,
we fail to pass the test.
The loyalty of a canine love
is worthy of a rending grief
for it's directed from Above,
and within love lies belief.
The truth exists, and must remain;
the love that's true is wrapped in pain.
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That's a good point - it is important to consider the emotional cost and the time cost when making decisions as well as the monetary cost.
ReplyDeleteGood things to consider. Pets, hobbies, property and other things take a lot of work, time, and emotions.
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