Judy, I had seen this before and really enjoyed it.  This is always a good reminder to keep things in perspective.  It definitely helps these days.  Thanks--Myrna
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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 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,  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.

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In memory of Erma Bombeck who lost her fight with cancer. Here
is an angel sent to watch over you... Pass this on to the people you
want watched over.... I did .............<