Heavensfield

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 you have  been blessed with,and  what we are doing each day to promote ourselves  mentally, physically, emotionally. I hope you  have a joyous day.