Jason Taylor, NFL Player and Dancing With the Stars Celebrity - Family More Important than Money

How refreshing it is to see a story like this. Jason Taylor, who played almost his entire career with the Miami Dolphins before being cut and picked up by the Washington Redskins, opted to walk away from more than $7 million dollars, yes that's right, to be close and spend time with his family in South Florida. John Clayton, Senior writer for ESPN writes, "The Redskins released Taylor when he told them he wouldn't participate in the offseason workouts because it was more important to spend time with his wife and kids, who weren't moving north to be with him during the season. He's also resisted two lucrative movie deals because it would cause him to spend time away from home."  You truly don't see this anymore.

I have always been a big fan of Jason, and now my respect for his has just tripled. Please take a few moments and read more of this wonderful short article. You will not be disappointed.

So as a Miami Dolphin Fan, I say welcome back brother. We have missed you. Looking forward to seeing take down some QBs.

As a father, husband, and pastor, I tip my hat to you. You are investing in something more precious than money. You have discovered one of the most valuable commodities in life, wife and children, family. I pray that your example inspires other players and future generations of young men and women to find what really matters in life. Mr. Taylor, you are a man of courage and integrity. Sacrifices in life for money give short term payoffs, but sacrifices for family leave great wealth for generations. (Now if we could just get back that brother-in-law of yours...)

Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf. Proverbs 11:28