Monday, June 4, 2007

This is sooo true!

I stole this from Susanne's blog. I love it and I agree with all of it!! I will say, though, that I already do quite a few of these. Those in green are the ones I need to work on.

IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER - by Erma Bombeck (written after she found out she was dying from cancer)- slightly changed by Leah
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/grandmother ramble about their 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 don't tease my hair )
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, emotionally, and spiritually.

6 comments:

Jen said...

Wow! Thanks for that reminder as I begin my day with my precious children and the immeasurable blessings God has given me!

Jena said...

I would have to add
"Complain about the weather less" to my list :-)
Always a good reminder...
Have a wonderful day!

angie said...

good list! i wished i would have had your phone # with me this weekend... we got to NYC and i couldn't remember the store you told me to check out! we had a great time though!!

Amy Plum said...

hello leah! just tried to write you about the cookbook, but your old email address didn't work. could you please write me at chichigabor@hotmail.com?

Susanne said...

Ooooh I like this backround the best out of all of them. Very nice.

Leah said...

The name of the store is Pearl River...love it!!!