Stuff Is Not Salvation

            I would have to say that Anna's purpose is to show us is to value every penny, and don't take things for granted. The biggest most important things in life are the small things. To me things such as, pictures, baby books, and other things along the same line are MUCH more important than having a big TV, or a nice car. Sure, it's nice to have them things, but they can't make you happy; at least not fully happy. Just like the family in the story, "Having less, they appreciate more." I agree with that all the way. People in life who don't get everything they want because their families can't afford it, appreciate everything unlike rich kids who get whatever they please.
         I guess I have gone through something like this, but involving my step dad. About 4 years ago where I used to live, (Crescent City) we had a Tsunami warning. My mom and I didn't really think that there was going to be a tsunami, but my step dad sure did. As my mom and I finished up dinner, he was outside rushing, and getting together all his GUNS. How pathetic right? He said how expensive they were and blah, blah, blah. My mom and I had pointed out to him how pathetic that was; and he pretty much chewed our heads off. What about the family pictures, or things that are irreplaceable? I guess he didn't care, what meant more to him were his stupid guns. If there were a tsunami he'd hand cuff himself to his gun safe... if he could.