Not to hate on your career choice, but money makes life easier. That is just fact. And you will hate days working any job, and you will love days working any job. Find a job that you don't hate going to daily, with good pay and good people, and you will live a happy life. You don't have to love your job. It mostly has to do with the people you work with really, not the job.
Either way, yes you can have a job that you love. Some days will be better than others, true. But i couldn't see myself sitting in a cubicle and liking it. I need to be doing something with my hands and being outdoors. Granted some people aren't like me. I also agree with that money does make it easier, but money is just an object. It's not everything. As long as you're able to provide for your family and your family is happy that's all you need.