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.
Sunday, May 14, 2006
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Olá Amiga
Escreveste hoje sobre o dia da Mãe, mas o «nosso, cá de Portugal» foi há 1 semana. Eu sabia que hoje se celebrava o dia da Mãe noutras partes do Mundo.
O que escreveste é de facto, admirável. Podemos ler centenas de vezes, só que quase ninguém põe isso em prática, é uma pena, na realidade.
Sei que estou em dívida contigo, com a resposta ao teu mail, mas, p.f., entende-me...a disposição não é nenhuma, mas vou-te responder, acredita.
Continuo muito em baixo...e, isso, não dá qualquer ânimo.
Visita-me, se puderes, combinado?
Beijokas.
É o que eu tenho feito...
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 talked less and listened more.
I would have cried and laughed less while watching television and more while watching life.
There would have been more "I love you's" More "I'm sorry's."
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.
LINDO. Same for you. Beijos.
There were a few choice pieces of wisdom in there... very nice post mom!
Minha querida Teresa,
gostei bastante...
Tiro só uma conclusão:
Devemos viver cada momento como se fosse o último...
No que diz respeito aos outros, que eventualmente não têm o bom gosto de gostarem de nós, mantenho a esperança que encontrem alguma sensatez na sua cabeça...
Beijos grandes,
Miguel
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