IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER
- by Erma Bombeck
(Written after she found out she was dying from
cancer.)
I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of
pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern
if I weren't there for the day.
I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose
before it melted in storage.
I would have talked less and listened more.
I would have invited friends over to dinner even if
the carpet was stained, the sofa faded or the kitchen is being
remolded!!!
I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good'
living room and worried much less about the dirt when
someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace.
I would have taken the time to listen to
my grandfather ramble about his youth.
I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled
up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and
sprayed.
I would have sat on the lawn with my children and
not worried about grass stains.
I would never have bought anything just because it was practical,
wouldn't show soil, or was guaranteed to last a lifetime.
Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have
cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment
growing inside me was the only chance in
life to assist God in a miracle.
When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have
said, "Later. Now go get washed up for dinner."
There would have been more "I love you's." More
"I'm sorry's"
But mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every
minute...look at it and really see it .... live it...and never give it back.
Stop sweating the small stuff. Don't worry about who
doesn't like you, who has more, or who's doing what.
Instead, let's cherish the relationships we have with
those who DO love us. Let's
think about what God HAS blessed us with.
And what we are doing each day to promote ourselves
mentally, physically, emotionally, as well as
spiritually. Life is too short to let it pass you by.
We only have one shot at this and then it's gone.
I hope you all have a blessed day.
(\ *** /)
(\ (_) /)
(_/ \_)
/___\
In memory of Erma Bombeck who lost her fight
with cancer.
Here is an angel sent to watch over you... Pass this site
on to the people you
want watched over....I did
