Is it worth it?

I remember life before kids, Chad and I use to just jump in the car and take off on a moments notice. We would make a decision without really putting much thought into it. Since having the girls every decision we make goes through several scenarios before we actually make the decision. We put them first in everything we do. I know we aren't perfect parents but I hope we are giving them a great start in life. I know some people who make decisions without actually thinking them through. Like taking a job that is going to keep you away from you family for possibly years at a time when you have young children. Yes the money looks good, but are you looking at the whole picture? What are you going to do when your youngest child wakes up sick and your spouse has to take them to the hospital? You are millions of miles away and can't get back. You can't help them with school work, or attend sport events, be there when they have parents day at school, teach them things, be there for Dr. appointments, and be there just when they have questions. When you come back home finally after a year. Your kids don't know you, they have to recreate a bond that has been broken, and they have went through several physicial changes and you missed it all. You can't get that back. Somethings just aren't worth the money.