IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER - 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 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, and emotionally. I hope you have a blessed day

Kristen,

What an awesome poem. Thank you for sharing. Makes you really think about life in a new way. We can all make a change and start trying to live life this way. Once again great post.

Kellie

Thank you Kellie, it really hit home for me as well! Hugs Kristen

This really hits home. Thank you so much for sharing.

Erma Bombeck has so many pearls of wisdom!

Oh, Kristen, this is really hit home, thanks so much for taking the time to share this. You are wonderful!!

We are all Wonderful!

Im going home after work and Im going to use the bath salts that have been on my window sill. The containers are soo pretty and the bath salts have "beach scenes" cast in them...that I hated to use them...

Heather I say go for it, I am going to serve hot dogs for dinner of the fine china!

Thanks Kristen for this poem I really needed this one. My oldest daughter goes to camp tomorrow for the 1st time. Me and my husband are scared to let her go but I know we have to let her enjoy life too. I know God will be watching over her but I will definately spend extra time with her tonight. Candie