~~By Erma Bombeck~~
(written after she found out she was dying from cancer)
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 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
guranteed 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.
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In memory of Erma Bombeck who lost her fight with
cancer. Here is an angel sent to watch over you.....
This writing was sent to me in email and I wanted
to share it with you..