Life of Retirement

I've heard many times that I should enjoy the time off between my military service and any future employment, but I feel like I should probably return to the workforce.

There are days that have me wondering...is life better when you are chasing the almighty dollar or is it better chasing waves?  HMMMMMM...

Let's think about the past 27 years.  I devoted my life to the service of our country.  I was the guy who gave it all...all of the time.  Even to the detriment of my family, I gave and gave and gave.  I look back on those years and see that I made a very "grave" mistake.  I should never have WORKED more and spent LESS time with the family.  However, it was what I thought (yes I did have some thought into this life of service and work) would take me to the next level.  When I think about the days, months, years, events, birthdays, dances, anniversaries, etc. that I missed can NEVER be given back.

I don't know why I was so "driven"!   Some say that a man thinks his job or position is what "makes the man"!  I guess I was no different than anyone else.  I worked HARD to make the best of my career and provide for my family...but when I look back, I would take it all back to have MORE time with my wife and our daughter.

Normally, hard work is rewarded in the business sector.  I always believed in my bosses to take care of me.  However, they all fell SHORT.   You would think that GOs would be able to help put the right people in the right jobs.  However, I found out that it's all about WHO you know versus WHAT you do!  I was a doer while others (those who got moved on to the next level) were doers as well (doing their politicking).

So...now that I'm in retired life, I am making the MOST of it.  I am spending ALL of my time with the love of my life (myWife)!  She has been my best friend, biggest cheerleader, most trusted confident and the one I still love to spend the MOST time with.  So nowadays, I spend ALL of my time with here.  After 8 months, I'm surprised she is NOT tired of me.  She still goes on walks with me and holds my hand.  She loves to watch the beautiful sunsets here in Florida.  AND she loves just hanging out with me!

For all of you thinking that the J.O.B. is the most important thing in life...think again!  It's the people around you...the ones you L.O.V.E. that make life so wonderful!  So rethink your priorities...the almighty dollar will always be there to chase...but you only get one chance to take your daughter to her first day of kindergarten or teach her to ride a bike...make every day COUNT!!!!