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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.
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,as well
as spiritually. Life is too short to let it pass you
by. We only have one shot at this and then it's gone.
I hope you all have a blessed day.
Thank you to everyone that has come to visit my page...*Vickie*..**Smile**
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