If I Had My Life to Live Over

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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 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 realizing 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. Â Now go get washed up for dinner."



There would have been more "I love you" ... more "I'm sorry"



... 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.



I would tell all my friends that I need and love and that my life would be empty without them!