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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.

I would have 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 elderly neighbor ramble about her 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 the grass stains.

I would have cried and laughed less while watching television...and more while watching life.

I would have worked part-time and stayed home with my children more.

I would have cleaned less so I could have spent more time with my children.

I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending that the household could not survive without me.

I would have visited more with my aunts, uncles and cousins.

I would have planned my pregnancies...so I could have enjoyed every moment of the life growing inside of me and assisting God in a miracle.

I would have given my children "butterfly kisses" every night.

I would have talked more to my children about the beautiful things God has made for us.

I would have spent more time in prayer.

I would have "listened" more to God instead of always "asking."

I would have said, "I love you" more often.

I would have said, "I am sorry" more often.

I would have "smelled the roses" instead of quickly passing them by.

If given another chance at Life...

I would seize every minute...look at it and really see it...live it and never, never give it back.

Rosalie Dale Bullock

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