What sacrifices have you made in life? – An interesting question from the daily writing prompt.

Some might consider things we have done as sacrifices, but most of them were life choices that included sacrifices to meet a goal. Most of it comes down to time and giving.

We lived off one salary for a good while to have one of us home with the children when they were young.

We saved, so our kids could do something we didn’t do, get a college degree.

I’ve driven a used car most of my life. Some without A/C. And one without heat. Then there was the year I rode a motorcycle year round, because I didn’t have a car.

Packed lunch most years instead of going out.

Worked my ass off and missed a lot of fun and sleep.

Caregiver for elderly parents.

Lots of life is appreciating all you’ve been given, not what you don’t have. And those sacrifices above all were worth it. And I guess that doesn’t make them sacrifices.

Giving a kidney, going into a war zone to fight for country, donating your time and effort to a charitable cause. Those are sacrifices. I don’t have a full set of kidneys, I’m a bit old to fight unless Trump or Putin want a piece of me, so I guess I better get busy helping others.

What sacrifices have you made in life? – The Daily Writing prompt asked.

I’m kind of uncomfortable with this question today. Sacrifices are made without stating them. I started to think about some of them I’ve made and it would feel like bragging about something I made a conscious decision on and did from the heart.

I’ve made many sacrifices over time for family and friends because that is the right thing for people to do for each other. Some are monetary, some are time, some are compassion, and some are mentoring.

Some have been backbreaking. Some of them are just breaking.

A lot of them become routine, and you don’t feel it’s a sacrifice till you take a bigger picture view because they are done out of love.

Most all sacrifices are done, with appreciation not expected. It’s nice when significant sacrifices or ones over time, come with appreciation though. And sometimes it’s hurtful when they don’t.

Oh, I almost forgot about the sacrifices I used to make for the job. Holy crap, that was a whole other category.

Anyway, if you’re not making sacrifices for people, you’re not living. Just choose wisely about who you make them for.

And always remember those who have made great sacrifices before and for you.

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