Subject: FW: An Angel To Watch Over You
An Angel To Watch Over You
In memory of Erma Bombeck who lost her fight with cancer.
Here is an angel sent to watch over you.
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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 children and not
worried about 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, 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.
Pass this on to five women that you want watched over. If
you don't know five women to pass this on to, one will do
just fine. |
