Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Just Read It.... then think about it....
I got this through on an email today, and although I have probably received it 10 times or more in the past from different people, this is the first time that I actually read it, and THOUGHT about it as well!
And it just struck a chord today.....
ENJOY!
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 would 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" and 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, we should cherish the relationships we have with those who do love us.
Let's think about what we DO have, and what we are doing each day to promote ourselves mentally, physically, and emotionally.
And it just struck a chord today.....
ENJOY!
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 would 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" and 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, we should cherish the relationships we have with those who do love us.
Let's think about what we DO have, and what we are doing each day to promote ourselves mentally, physically, and emotionally.
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Those words from Erma in your blog today are so very true. I do have to stop sweating the small stuff and focus on the little things that in the end will mean the most to me. I have been 'sweating' on the fact my ex is marrying this weekend on a date which originally was ours and thinking of things I could do to ruin it, but I won't and I should'nt. I have my family to whom I am so very close and good friends whom are keeping me occupied this weekend, and I am so very grateful for that. I am pleased to continue to read the 'joy' in your emails and how you yourself have taken on these exact things in your life. Although I have never met you, I would love to have you as a friend. You are a true and real person, and, like me, we are a breed apart.
# posted by 
: 7:19 pm, September 26, 2006
: 7:19 pm, September 26, 2006
Loved this post chic........I cried at some of the things as I have done them myself and now think 'What a waste'.....never again!
Live life like you mean it!
Live life like you mean it!
thank u so much! i needed that today! stop sweating the little things!
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