a thought for the day

[scole1]

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 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 upfor 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.

[chewieodie]

I’ve read this before…. and I still love it…. 😉

[Liverbird]

i try doing some of these things but sometimes you just can’t do them all. I’ve defo stopped watching too much t.v and just sit and talk to the kids more and let them ask me their 101 questions that they always ask 😀 . I.ve also started inviting friends & fam over more even if there’s drinks spilled on my carpet and glasses broken 😕 .Giving my husband more kisses during the day and he does be actually less moody when he gets more 😀 so i’m still workin on makin my life that little bit better. Everyday counts………………..

[ck]

love it – we all need to take a moment and really thinkabout what matters EVERY DAY 😀

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