Fwd: Thought for the Day

From: Nancy E. Hale (nanny@mailserv.nbnet.nb.ca)
Sat May 13 12:16:37 2000


Don't ask me where this originated, it was forwarded to me by a friend.

>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, 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.
>
> (\ *** /)
> (\ (_) /)
> (_/ \_)
> / \
> /___\
>
>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 ............

ICQ 9683431


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