If I Had My Life To Live Over ~~~~~~~Lady LaDonna

I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained and the sofa faded.

I would have eaten popcorn in the "Good" living room and worried less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace.

I would have taken 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 world 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 stains, or was guaranteed for a lifetime.

Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished every moment, realizing that the wonderment growing inside of me was the only chance in life to assist in a miracle.

When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, "Later. Now go wash up for dinner."

There would have been more "I love you"'s.

....But mostly, given another shot at life, I would sieze every minute...look at it and really see it...live it...and never give it back.

Don't forget to cherish whatever life throws your way! You will worry less, and smile more! Don't live to have regrets at what might have been!!!!

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