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 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 that 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 then it's gone. I hope
you all have a blessed day.
