My sister sent me this except from Erma Bombeck's book this morning. As we just lost our brother in law this past Monday from a massive heart attack, this came at an appropriate time to remind me what's really important in life.............
"I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I were not 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 & 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 & 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 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 grass stains.
I would have cried & laughed less while watching television & 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 9 months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished every moment & 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" & "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 & 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."
I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage.
I would have talked less & 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 & 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 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 grass stains.
I would have cried & laughed less while watching television & 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 9 months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished every moment & 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" & "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 & 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."
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