Here we are, the last day of August 2012! Well, maybe you feel like I do and think the month has flown by and in case you missed anything at Walking in Grace and Beauty, here’s a quick look back at August 2012 and some of my most popular posts.
1. 5 Tips To Update Your Fall Wardrobe
5. Favorite “Pin” Friday~Polka Dots
6. 3 Colors To Look For This Fall
9. Key Pieces To Transition Your Wardrobe From Summer To Fall
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Beauty For the Heart~~I know I’ve shared this poem by Erma Bombeck before, but after yesterday’s post, it just seemed appropriate. Life. is. a. gift. Savor every moment!
If I Had My Life To Live Over
If I had my life to live over, 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 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 shared more of the responsibility carried by my husband.
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 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 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.
Heart itching poem. It is a poem for every mother. At the later part of our life our memory is our best companion. It makes us laugh and also cry. Duty and responsibility make our child apart from us by like us they also feel for us. Thanks for sharing.
Love the poem. It is so true. Too bad we can’t rewind. 🙁
Debbie
Dear Cyndi, I love the poem you shared with us today. I must admit, I got a huge orange in my throat and some tears while reading it. My children are now grown 30 and 31. At first I started to do the “if only I would haves…..”, then I realized that there are still a lot of things that I CAN do for my children and my tiny grandchildren. Then I thought that this poem might be a gift to pass along to my daughter and daughter-in-law, just as you passed it along to me. Thanks Cyndi, Have a blessed weekend!
I enjoyed walking thru August with you Cyndi! Thx for the poem… such good reminders of what matters 🙂 Have a blessed and wonderful weekend! Going shopping in the states for a couple days!!!!! 🙂