OUR NET WORTH

I was sorting through a box that hadn't been opened in years.  I came across some neatly folded papers.  They were financial records from a much earlier period of our lives (about four years into our marriage - 1977).

At the top of one page:  HOW MUCH ARE WE WORTH?

Then followed a list of assets.  I started reading down the long list - out loud to Deb.

• Ford Mustang II - $1400
• Ward's 10-speed bikes - $120
• Ward's stereo - $280
• 2 electric fans - $20

We started to laugh...I kept reading...

• 2 lamps - $5 
• TV - $100
• record cabinet - $5
• play pen - $5
• desk - $10

Now, we're belly laughing...

• 2 steel utility shelves - $10
• can opener - $5
• mixer - $10
• blender - $10
• iron - $10
• 3 wall clocks - $20

Now, we're having trouble breathing!

• snack trays - $5
• calculator - $5
• suit cases - $10
• food on hand - $100
• 214 record albums - $1070
• baby crib - $25
• typewriter - $20

I'll spare you the details, but the list went on-and-on-and-on.  We haven't laughed so hard in years! 

Our assets totaled $7,939.
Our liabilities totaled $6,258.
Our net worth totaled $1,681.

:-)  And we were dileriously happy! 

POINT  -  It's not about the stuff!