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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 wasn'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. Now go get washed up for
dinner."
There would have been more "I love
you's" and 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.
(And there is still time ...)
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