It's so hard to realize that our self-worth isn't in the things that we owe. I've struggled with it myself many times. How can I be so good at so many things

It's so hard to realize that our self-worth isn't in the things that we owe. I've struggled with it myself many times. How can I be so good at so many things and yet be an absolute moron when it comes to money? It seems so simple. Just don't spend it. It's like my Mom's voice calling out to us as I ran out the door in high school. "Don't sin!" She had long given up trying to lay out a long list of things we shouldn't do and distilled everything into the most essential kernal. "Sure mom, I'll get right on that" For a month I can be really, really good. And then there's a closeout on new Canon lenses at B&H and it's all over. What an idiot. Soon enough, it all adds up and like Dennis, you have a couple of medical bills or a job go south and the ship just sinks around you. Nobody cares and there's nothing you can do. But it's obvious to me after reading this thread that our community DOES CARE and will reach out desperately to help. Our self worth is far greater than some crappy shack. The lives we touch and the memories we make mean so much more than the possessions we have. The pain I feel inside for Dennis is touched only by the willingness of this team to reach out and help him. I hope we can assist his family in some way.