Not Afraid of Working, Just Afraid of Missing Out

I have been absent for a few days, absent from work, and home and everything in general. My mother was in ICU for some scary heart stuff and I needed to be as close to her as possible. This is what I mean by financial independence. Not unlimited wealth, but security in knowing that you can take some time for family health issues, or special events, or to catch up on your tivo without worrying about the money that you are losing. I have some good irons in the fire and I feel like passion and determination are always enough to make things happen. So let's say some affirming things in the mirror and believe it this time. Let's want it enough to bring it on. Who's with me?!