OT Advice From Erma

This was written by one of my favorite authors Erma Bombeck.... it always inspires me!

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, and emotionally. I hope you have a blessed day .

Darcie, What a great viewpoint, and a wonderful thing to share with us!  It really helps to put the important things into perspective.

Darcie -

Thanks for the lovely perspective.

Barb

Erna was always one of my favorites.  I have a book she wrote after she was diagnosed and this one is in it.  Thanks for sharing!  Alice

Thank you so much for sharing this with us, Darcie!

Darcie... Like I told Wendy...I absolutely LOVE Motivational things!!  This is another one for me to put in my keeper box.  Thanks for sharing this!   I really needed this today.   Connie

I have a file of favorite quotes I find and here are my FAV Erma quotes from there... it's funny how most of them have to do with food/eating/cooking! "I've been on a constant diet for the last two decades. I've lost a total of 789 pounds. By all accounts, I should be hanging from a charm bracelet." Erma Bombeck

I am not a glutton -- I am an explorer of food.~ Erma Bombeck ~

Once you get a spice in your home, you have it forever. Women never throw out spices. The Egyptians were buried with their spices. I know which one I'm taking with me when I go. Erma Bombeck

 

When it comes to cooking, five years ago I felt guilty "just adding water." Now I want to bang the tube against the countertop and have a five-course meal pop out. If it comes with plastic silverware and a plate that self-destructs, all the better. Erma Bombeck

 

I come from family where gravy is considered a beverage. Erma Bombeck

 A grandmother pretends she doesn't know who you are on Halloween.  ~Erma Bombeck Erma was a class act!

Words to live by, my friend. Thanks for sharing. xoxoxoxoxo