Sad

A few weeks ago at a work get together I found myself sitting next to a woman I have seen, but never talked to before. She was really nice, and somehow we got on the subject of traveling. She told me of some of the exotic places she's traveled to. She told me that when she was younger she made a goal to travel everywhere. She didn't buy expensive clothes or shoes and when she got married they decided not to have kids so that they could save their money. She told me that when she's old and unable to travel anymore she will be content with the memories she's made while traveling.
When I first started talking to her I was a little jealous of all of the places she's seen. But at the end of our conversation, when she talked about being content with her memories and having no regrets I really felt bad for her. I really don't understand those people who chose not to have children so that they can have nice things, or travel, or have a career. Yes those things are great, but once their lives are over what do they have? None of those things can be taken with them.
I am so grateful to be a mother. I love my babies so much. No amount of money, or expensive vacations or other worldly possessions could make me nearly as happy as I am when my 7 month old smiles and coos at me, or when my 3 year old gives me a hug and a kiss and says "Me wuv you too Mommy."
I am so grateful that my family is eternal and that we will be together forever. That is more worthwhile to me than a lifetime of traveling. When I am old, sitting in my rocking chair, I will look at my posterity and I will be content with knowing that we are sealed together for time and all eternity.