Nice Thoughts...

[Patriot]

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, emotionally I hope you have a blessed day.

 

[Tyler]

Ay-fricking-MEN! :clapping:

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!!!
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 I hope you have a blessed day.

 

[Gizmo]

+1

 

[vabrzn]

Sounds good to me! I started letting the dogs sleep in the bed a few years ago and except for the hair and occsional grit in the sheets, like having them there

 

[zip]

Having faced cancer last year, I'm doing my best to do a little more of all of this. Haven't quite attacked the bucket list with vigor yet - I need to stay responsible to the family and have already accomplished much of what I've wanted to - but it still bears remembering, especially on the kind of crap day I've had today.

Thanks, Patriot.

Barry

 

[Bustanut joker]

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!!!

This is why I now itch my butt in public, an don't give a **** aboot what people think.

Seven plus years and still remember parts of That night.

:jester:

 

[Patriot]

Having faced cancer last year, I'm doing my best to do a little more of all of this. Haven't quite attacked the bucket list with vigor yet - I need to stay responsible to the family and have already accomplished much of what I've wanted to - but it still bears remembering, especially on the kind of crap day I've had today.
Thanks, Patriot.

Barry

Ya much welcome Barry, and I wish and pray for your long time good health.

How about that poet Tim McGraw - Live Like You Were Dying !!!

I guess crap days (been there, done that - fight my demons daily with mental illness), in perspective, are gravy in the big picture

Best to ya and yours,

Mike in Nawlins'

 

[Tyler]

Best to ya and yours,
Mike in Nawlins'

I can hear that drawl all the way out here in CA.