If I had my life to live over

IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER - by Erma Bombeck

(Written after she found out she was dying from cancer)

In honor of women's history month and in memory of Erma Bombeck who lost
her fight with 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 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 all

have a blessed day.