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- I would have talked less and listened
more.
- I would have invited friends over to dinner
even if the carpet was stained and 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 burned the pink candle sculpted
like a rose before it melted in storage.
- 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 have shared more of the
responsibility carried by my husband.
- 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 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 sorrys"... 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.
In memory of Erma Bombeck who lost her
fight with cancer.
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