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The Wisdom of Erma Bombeck

My horses, Rusty and Lucky

IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER - by Erma Bombeck


(Written after she found out she was dying from cancer.)


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 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, as well as spiritually.








Life is too short to let it pass you by. We only have one shot at this and then it's gone.
I hope you all have a blessed day.


posted on Apr 5, 2008 8:14 AM ()

Comments:

Beautiful post and very wise words.
comment by mellowdee on Apr 7, 2008 12:29 PM ()
This is one of my all time favorite pieces by Erma. I love reading it again.
comment by marta on Apr 6, 2008 7:51 PM ()
Isn't it sad that tragedy has to hit before we realize the important things in life. Thank you Angie and Erma.
comment by frogfenatic on Apr 6, 2008 7:24 PM ()
Erma was great, wasn't she?
comment by kristilyn3 on Apr 6, 2008 3:06 PM ()
So much wisdom packed in so few words.
comment by elderjane on Apr 6, 2008 5:33 AM ()
She has always been one of my favorite comedians. Her writing style through humor was awesome. And yet, this amazing woman, with the knowledge that she was dying, still wrote with great insight and humor.
comment by hopefields on Apr 6, 2008 1:10 AM ()
Angie, I love this because it's just what I needed to hear at this very moment! Thank you so much.
comment by sunlight on Apr 5, 2008 11:57 PM ()
This is all good Angie but, I like this quote the best...

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, as well as spiritually.
comment by texastar on Apr 5, 2008 6:54 PM ()
Good stuff.
comment by docrock on Apr 5, 2008 5:03 PM ()
I've always loved this..
comment by elfie33 on Apr 5, 2008 3:20 PM ()
Wonderful post with sage advice. I'm glad I found your blog site. Seems that we have a little bit in common. I too am a retired English/literature teacher who owns horses.
comment by hayduke on Apr 5, 2008 2:06 PM ()
Wow Ang. There's more than a few things up there that struck a cord with me
comment by skysblog on Apr 5, 2008 2:03 PM ()
Great post, Angie. I'm afraid we all are guilty of forgetting what the really important things in life are until we realize we are about to lose them.
comment by redimpala on Apr 5, 2008 11:57 AM ()
This has sent shivers down my spine. Great post
comment by lynnie on Apr 5, 2008 11:54 AM ()
Yup! That is so true
comment by augusta on Apr 5, 2008 11:43 AM ()
That's ok. It is still inspiring.
comment by gapeach on Apr 5, 2008 9:16 AM ()
Angie, I am in tears. Great post
comment by gapeach on Apr 5, 2008 8:19 AM ()

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