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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.
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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.
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I would have taken the time to
listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth.
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I would never have insisted the
car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my
hair had just been teased and sprayed.
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I would have burned the pink
candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in
storage.
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I would have sat on the lawn with
my children, and not worried about grass stains.
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I would have cried, and laughed
less while watching television, and more while
watching life.
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I would have shared more of the
responsibility carried by my husband.
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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.
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I would never have bought
anything just because it was practical, wouldn't
show soil or was guaranteed to last a lifetime.
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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.
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When my kids kissed me
impetuously, I would never have said, "Later. now go
get washed up for dinner."
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There would have been more "I
love you's"...more "I'm sorrys"..., 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.
song by "Rod Stewart" Forever
Young...listen to the words!
