What makes it all worth it for you?

My husband Richard. I can be having an anxiety attack or just a stressful horible day and all he has to do is hold me and I feel at peace. He's the best man I have ever known and I love him with all my heart. Great question!!!

My son is such a people person, not only my husband, but a friend gets relief whenever he is around. One time my husband took my son to a friends house and he left my son with the friends wife who was depressed the day. She was so thankful, because my son made her feel good just by being himself..:) For myself, it depends on what is bothering me. Sometimes my son helps, but others times, being in G♥d presence lifts me up..

These days it is hockey. It is coming down to the end of the season and soon the playoffs will start.I love, love hockey and this is the most exciting time of the year. That and spring training has started.

I'm glad to hear you made a doctor's appointment - just hopping it's soon :) For me there are a variety of things that 'cheer' me up - one day it may be my grandkids, another my youngest doing something kind or good, seeing the deer in the back yard (haven't seen them in a month or so), or reading something special or touching. Today as does happen often it's a silly thing another friend shared here on myLot.

Actually I don't. :( It used to be music but that's not really much an option anymore. No wonder I'm walking around so miserable half of the time. I'm still looking for that thing though... ;)

My kids, they are so sweet! And hugs, anytime I can get one, I like hugs, hehe.

Mine is my beloved retreat which I go down to by the ocean, I go four times a year and it keeps me going because I have something to look forward to, I can be myself if you understand no pretences I can be who I want to be, I am with great friends, it's truly a wonderful place and it makes me sooo happy, content, relaxed and totally chilled. My next trip is the end of April.

I think there are many things in life that make life tough. Again many things taht makes life like there is really no point to worry. Sometimes I worry so much about dad. after some moment i think let me face it. I can manage all. so life goes on.

My friends often make it worth it, my relationships with people -- I never cease being grateful for them. So after a crappy day, I often talk to them, and I feel soothed. "As long as I have people who care, I won't care about the drama." And, a some people here on mylot know..I'm very active in politics and campaigns for people...and efforts to make people's lives better. I volenteer sometimes, and all of that. And as some people who also does stuff like this knows, this is often a thankless task. So, hard as it can be, and I keep up with it pretty much daily...what makes all THAT worth it, for me, is when I hear some breakthrough. Doesn't have to be big. Anything to know that my efforts helped someone.. And that makes all the exhaustion and stress go away. It doesn't happen often, but when it does it helps me feel like I can go on and continue trying to help people.

My back yard helps me do that. I have a pool and it is so quiet and peaceful out there I can relax out there I am glad you are feeling better. Isn't is great to have your beautiful son. I miss my children even thou they are adults.

Hey lecanis. I'm glad you are going to the doctor. I need to make an appointment myself but I keep putting it off. Anyway, when we adopted the boys I quit an 85000.00 a year job in order to be a stay at home Mom for them. I hate that I have to try and make as much as I can on the computer every day in order to feel like I am helping a little bit with the bills but it is all worth it. It's worth it because when the boys get home from school, I can spend quality time with them and help them with their homework. I don't think I would give that up for any amount of money.

I wonder who mother's you. Fantastic, positive thinking at work. I was really pleased to ready your post, as I am not about much at the moment and literally drop in for 2 minutes at a time. Mylot is in itself a bit of an escape for me. But I go walking or go down to the coast and sit by the sea. Sometimes I just read and escape into a book. I prefer non-fiction, and to me, a reference book can be as escapist as a work of fiction, if written well. keep up the good work. Oh, and well done about the Drs appointment.

At least you were aware enough to notice the things that make you happy. So many times we go through life stressed out and forget about the meaningful things and the reasons we're put here on earth... : )

Yes...my husband, beautiful sunsets, warm wind blowing through my hair, and sitting quietly on a beach...

I stay home with my son now, and I love it. I love spending time with him. No matter what happens, it's all ok because of him. If I need to talk to someone about something, I talk to my dogs. :) They aren't judgmental, and I don't have to worry about burdening them with things they don't need to concern themselves with. They just give me an understanding look and let me pet them. It works out well.

Knowing that my wife is there at the end of a long day is something that makes it all worth it for me. Sometimes, after a particularly long and frustrating day, it is good to know that there is some one there for you. Just like in your case, your son was there for you. It doesn't take a lot to be happy. As long as you know that you love and you are loved in return, that is really enough to make it worth while for anyone, IMHO.

I am sorry you are feelin under the weather, hope you feel better soon. Sometimes, kids have a way of doing that, they just make it all better.

Awww lecanis, that is wonderful that you can turn to your son and find the wonderful things in life to enjoy! Nothing is more pleaseing than a child's giggle or a dog's tail wagging or a cat's purring. Things like that make like all the more worth while. Doesn't it?

My kids do it for me too. I had the worst day of this whole year (even though only 2 months have gone by) today and I was ready to rip the head off of anyone who even blinked wrong in my direction. My attitude was so bad today that I had to sign off of here before I responded to any more comments on my discussions because I saw that I was about to take my aggressions out on poor unsuspecting myLotters. My sons came home and I was in the kitchen being p!$$ed off about a comment I read in a blog about people who should be taking care of their children instead of wasting time on the internet. My oldest walked in and kissed me on my cheek and told me he loved me then just walked away. Shortly afterwards my youngest son came in and rubbed my back and asked if he could get me a soda if I was thirsty. I woke my avatar up from her nap and all 4 of us just rolled around the floor playing and giggling and being silly. This was 4 hours ago and I still don't have it in me to rant and whine and moan about how horrible my day was because after the evening I spent with my kids it is almost like it never happened. Too bad they have school tomorrow and won't be here when I have to clean up even more people's messes.

It doesn't matter what kind of day I have had...when I come home and walk in the door and those 3 little dogs come running up to me wagging their tails and jumping up and wanting to give me kisses...it all seems to get better