IF I HAD TO LIVE MY LIFE OVER:

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 yous." 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.