And just for You to enjoy...

[junis57601]

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'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 have a blessed day.

[im_a_preacher]

I agree.People get so involved with the things in this life that are temporary,they neglect what really matters.Be thankful for what you have instead of trying to compete with others.Most of all don't neglect the greatest gift of all.JESUS he paid the debt you could never pay when he died for your sins on the cross.Tomorrow is not a promise,your next breath is not in your control.It's only because GOD doesn't want anyone to go to hell that he is so patient and longsuffering giving you so many chances to accept salvation.So please don't put it off any longer.
                                         JESUS is LORD John 14:6

[mh874892]

This was such a great passage. It really makes you think and try to get more out of life. I loved it, thanks for sharing!

[preet5755]

its great

[kingozzy]

That is pretty cool

[xXOMGNATEXx]

nice.

[junis57601]

This was such a great passage. It really makes you think and try to get more out of life. I loved it, thanks for sharing!

You're very welcome! Erma was (and still is) such an inspiration to me, I love reading her work.

[diala84]

Most things I wouldn't want to live over. I'll just enjoy what is yet to come. I'd rather not focus on what I could have done differently but how to live a good life now.

[Skyisbluetoday]

Life's sometime's like that, when you think your life's about to end. Thinking about how you could of done it different. Well wrote!

[mjdoug03]

Wow how sweet and poignant.

[natural_mom]

That was very beautiful!  It makes you stop and think about the things we let get to us and if they really should...

[ancmetro]

      Nicely said! Congratulations!

[xXOMGNATEXx]

nice

[jnjmolly]

Thank you for sharing this with everyone on Fusion!!! It was very nice to read and makes you think alot!!! Thanks again!!

[briannajeanxo]

this is just beautiful and how life should be.