IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER - by Erma Bombeck
(written after she found out she was ill).
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.


something someone sent me in a email. I thought very wise.
hope it ok to put here
muffy

[sabby]

Thanks (((((((((( muffy ))))))))))))))

I miss Erma...she had a great way of bringing us back to basics and laughing about our foibles....I truly enjoyed her!


sabby

me too ((sabby)))))))))))))))))))))
she always hit the nail right on the head,,,,,,,,very wise
and knew what was important in life
muffy

[nowheretorun]

basics are good

Originally Posted by nowheretorun

basics are good

(nowheretorun)))))))))))))))))))) aww
I think thats what she learned very fast
that nothing was more important than life and family and kids and friends
and all our loved ones.
All the other stuff is just that stuff...........
She was at the end of her life when she wrote this..
she knew what was precious.........

People are so much more important than all the rest...........
muffy

[BlueFaith]

I wish we could all live our life with this attitude. I know there are things that I look back on that I would change. But, right now, I am living like there's no tomorrow. Thank you for this. It's good to read. I needed it today.

Originally Posted by MentalPollution

I wish we could all live our life with this attitude. I know there are things that I look back on that I would change. But, right now, I am living like there's no tomorrow. Thank you for this. It's good to read. I needed it today.

awwwww((((jenn))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) your going to make it
I am glad it helped......its something we can all live by.....
There are things i would change too...........
muffy all my prayers are with you

[Fuzzybear]

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Originally Posted by Fuzzybear

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