If I Could Do it Again...

I'd say something more encouraging, and
something else less critical.

I'd stop and listen to the one who needs to talk things out, and

not participate in the gossip.

I'd relax just one hour more with my hubby sleeping next to me, and

enjoy the quiet moment of his breathing.

I'd rise out of bed just a bit earlier to spend time with the Lord, and

enjoy a holy presence with a steaming cup of Starbucks coffee.

I'd be a little more humble, and

raise up the one who truly needs and deserves it.

I'd pay a little more attention to what the boys are saying, and

less time on the phone hearing my own voice.

I'd play one more game, read one more book with the boys, and
give my husband just one more kiss good bye.

I'd walk the extra mile, smile a little more genuinely, blow one more kiss, and

hug just one more child.

I'd make another batch of chocolate chip cookies, and

walk a plate of these warm treats to my elderly widowed neighbor.

I'd do a splashy cannonball into the pool, and

not worry about my hair or who was looking at my hips.

I'd give someone the benefit of the doubt, and

not convince myself they're just out to get me!

If I could do it again I'd still strive to do better, and

still wish I could do it again.

What would YOU do differently if you could do it again?