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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, or the sofa faded.

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 have shared more of the
responsibility carried by my husband.

I would never have insisted the ca r
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
grass stains.

I would have cried and laughed less
while watching television and more while watching life.

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. I hope you have a blessed
day.

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I love this . . . .

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That was really beautiful....
thanks for posting.

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Quite valid points in there.

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I totally agree. I make sure to use the good pretty stuff because it was purchased to be USED.