Subject: Life
To my friends:
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IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER
Note: Erma Bombeck needed an organ transplant, and even though she could
have been moved to the head of the waiting list, due to her prominence
and wealth like Mickey Mantle), she refused to do such, and
subsequently, died from organ failure.
IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER - by Erma Bombeck
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 be 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 husband
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 we HAVE.
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.
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In memory of Erma Bombeck who lost her fight with cancer.
Here is an angel sent to watch over you ... Pass this on to the
people you want watched over.... :)
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