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You're Not Alone
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 never have insisted the car windows been rolled up on a summer
day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed.
I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted
in storage.
I would have sat on the lawn with my children and not worried about
grass stains.
I would have cried and laughed less while watching television -- and more
while watching life.
I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my Partner 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 weren't there for the day.
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, as well as spiritually.
Life is too short to let it pass you by.
We only have one shot at this and then it's gone.
I hope you all have a blessed day.
By Erma Bombeck
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