If Only

It’s tempting to think, “If only I had...

...Cubed a little longer

...stood a little straighter

...arrived a little earlier

...left a little later

...smiled a little wider

...engaged a little faster

...seemed a little friendlier

...been a little more patient

...known a little more

...charmed a little better

...spoke a little clearer

...looked a little prettier

...was a little leaner

...had a little more practice

...felt a little more confident

...laughed a little louder

...defended a little stronger

...reasoned a little smarter

...observed a little closer

...stayed a little calmer

...felt a little braver

...dressed a little sharper

...spoke a little smoother

...maybe a few more lives could have been saved.”

But you were there for them when they needed you.

You were there when no one else was.