Sunday, December 9, 2007

Moments

This is also for my Uncle Mike who just went to be with the Lord last week. He sure was somebodies angel and I'm glad I was on earth with him, I look forwards to seeing him glorified.
In honor of women's history month and in memory of Erma Bombeck who lost her fight with cancer.
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 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 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, and emotionally. I hope you have a blessed day .

1 comment:

Dianna said...

You are a blessing!!
Oh to live each day as if it were our last! Often times we would sit and think if only I would've been more understanding, more caring, more loving,more selfless, if only I would've done this or that or if only I WON'T have done this or that!Oh to have it erased and do it over again. But we need to learn from our mistakes and TRY by the grace and power of the Almighty to put into our hearts each moment as if it were our last. May we all strife to be more Christlike!! I sit here and feel so convicted. If only it would last till I take my last breath on earth! Daily to thee I cling Oh Lord! Daily you teach me about Love and forgiveness!!