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oldys4u2 · ‎03-21-2005

Good morning everyone. I hope that you have a wonderful Spring day!
I'm sure that some of you have read the following by Erma Bombeck. It has been awhile that I have read it, and it is quite the wake up call, so I wanted to share it with those of you that may have never read it, or haven't read it for awhile.

IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER

(Written after she found out she was dying from cancer.)
by Erma Bombeck

*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 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.

50cricket · ‎03-21-2005

Oldy - THANK YOU - That really is a "wake-up" call. :-x

skubeman · ‎03-21-2005

Thank you oldy. I used to read Erma all the time, but I am sorry I missed that one. It brings tears to my eyes, very moving!!! Love and live life and it will love you back. :-x 😄

oldys4u2 · ‎03-21-2005

Ahhh skubeman, I am glad that it touched your heart.

Although sometimes it's easier said than done,
We should all try to remember to...

DREAM like you'll live Forever & ~LIVE each day as if it is your last~

oldys4u2 · ‎03-23-2005

I hope that you all Have a Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows kind of day...B-)

fadethsgreengirl · ‎03-23-2005

thank's oldys, that was a nice way to start my day. i will remember to smell the roses on the way to work today!!! 😄

oldys4u2 · ‎03-23-2005

fadethsgreengirl...I'm glad that I could help to brighten your day. I Hope there are many more Bright days ahead for us all. :-x

oldys4u2 · ‎04-09-2005

Just a reminder to Truly ENJOY today, and Every day~~:-x

sunnyday2u2 · ‎05-16-2005

Just Another Reminder...
to Stop & Smell those Roses

sunnyday2u2 · ‎05-29-2005

I hope that you all have a wonderful Memorial weekend~
Please take the time to remember our Servicemen and Women.
I am very thankful for our Freedom, and that I live in the good ol' USA~ For me, there is no better place to be born and raised. I am very grateful to be an American...
Please don't forget to Fly your Flags High and Proud~

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