I think materialism is NOT a good thing! After all, we're only here for approximately 75 years and when we die we can't take it with us! I appreciate all the comforts, conveniences, and even luxuries I've been blessed with during my life, but I've found when I chase after things I'm not truly happy. True happiness comes from being good and doing good for others. It comes from being surrounded by a husband and family and in serving them. Even if we were dirt-poor, I could still be happy!