The following was written by columnist and humorist – the late Erma Bombeck.
If I had my life to live over, 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 you’s”.. 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.
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Cool. Thanks for sharing. Every time I have the sad task of being near one who was facing the end of their run, I hear words not unlike these.
Love it
A good reminder to ‘seize every minute’ and not fret over the stuff that doesn’t really count.
Amen. Amen. Amen. Darren, thanks for posting this.
Thank you for posting this, Darren. This lifted my spirits tonight. Bombeck’s piece reminds me of a poem titled “Moments” by Jorge Luis Borges that I used to have pinned to a board in my office. Like Bombeck, Borges also looks back at his life in his poem, and makes sage suggestions as to how he should have enjoyed life more.
This is a wonderful message.
Be well…
Very gracious of her to share this with people who still have time to change this for ourselves. Thanks Darren
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I really love your post. You helped me figure about what to do with my life. I’m only 10 but I read your post and it really helped me.
Thanks for the important reminder about what’s important about enjoying the gift of life.
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Your post made my day!
Thank you!