IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER - by Erma

[Mary]

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 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 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!!!

Let?s not 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.

[Jerry]

Mary, Is that from Erma Bombeck, the funny lady? She died so young I have to wonder if this was her swan song, knowing a short time left, if that's who wrote it.

[Mary]

Yes this was the last thing she published before her cancer took over and killed her. I had seen this before but because of a life changing issue in my life when I came across it again I thought it was good advice for us all. Stop and enjoy your life!