This was written by Erma Bombeck when she learned she was dying from cancer, but the thought is so true for all of us here and everywhere...after reading this, call or go see someone you love dearly and tell them!!!<br /><br /><br /> "If I Had Life to Live Over Again"<br /><br />I would have gone to bed when I was sick, instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I werent there for the day. <br />I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage. <br /><br />I would have talked less and listened more. <br /><br />I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth. <br /><br />I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed. <br /><br />I would have sat on the lawn with my children and not worried about grass stains. <br /><br />I would have cried and laughed less while watching television and more while watching life. <br /><br />I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldnt show soil, or was guaranteed to last a lifetime. <br /><br />Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, Id have cherished every moment, and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle. <br /><br />When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, Later. Now go get washed up for dinner. <br /><br />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. <br /><br />Stop sweating the small stuff. Dont worry about who doesnt like you, who has more, or whos doing what. <br /><br />Instead, let's cherish the relationships we have with those who Do Love Us. <br /><br />Let's think about what God HAS blessed us with. <br /><br />And what we are doing each day to promote ourselves mentally, physically, emotionally, as well as spiritually. <br /><br />Life is too short to let it pass you by. We only have one shot at this and then it's gone. <br /><br />I hope you all have a blessed day. <br /> <br /><br />To you all here on iboats, I jsut want to let you know that though I have never met evenone of you, and though we may hold different and competing ideals and thoughts, I care for each of you, and I truly hope you are all here after the Holiday Season to talk again!!! I amy not be on here till after January 3rd, but if I am, I will be ready to talk!!!<br /><br />Later, taters!!!
<br /><br />To you and your family, have a fantastic Christmas and a very Happy New Year! 