I’ve learned….
that the best classroom in the world
is at the feet of an elderly person.
I’ve learned….
that when you’re in love, it shows.
I’ve learned….
that just one person saying to me,
“You’ve made my day!” makes my day.
I’ve learned….
that having a child fall asleep in your
arms is one of the most peaceful
feelings in the world.
I’ve learned….
that being kind is more important than
being right.
I’ve learned….
that you should never say no to a
gift from a child.
I’ve learned….
that I can always pray for someone when
I don’t have the strength to help him
in some other way.
I’ve learned….
that no matter how serious your life
requires you to be, everyone needs a
friend to act goofy with.
I’ve learned….
that sometimes all a person needs is a
hand to hold and a heart to understand.
I’ve learned….
that life is like a roll of toilet paper.
The closer it gets to the end, the
faster it goes.
I’ve learned….
that we should be glad God doesn’t
give us everything we ask for.
I’ve learned….
that money doesn’t buy class.
I’ve learned….
that it’s those small daily happenings
that make life so spectacular.
I’ve learned….
that under everyone’s hard shell is
someone who wants to be appreciated
and loved.
I’ve learned….
that the Lord didn’t do it all in one
day. What makes me think I can?
I’ve learned….
that to ignore the facts does not
change the facts.
I’ve learned….
that when you plan to get even with
someone, you are only letting that
person continue to hurt you.
I’ve learned….
that love, not time, heals all wounds.
I’ve learned….
that the easiest way for me to grow as
a person is to surround myself with
people smarter than I am.
I’ve learned….
that everyone you meet deserves to
be greeted with a smile.
I’ve learned….
that no one is perfect until you fall.
I’ve learned….
that life is tough, but I’m tougher.
I’ve learned….
that opportunities are never lost;
someone will take the ones you miss.
I’ve learned….
that when you harbor bitterness,
happiness will dock elsewhere.
I’ve learned….
that one should keep his words both
soft and tender, because tomorrow
he may have to eat them.
I’ve learned….
that a smile is an inexpensive way to
improve your looks.
I’ve learned….
that I can’t choose how I feel, but I
can choose what I do about it.
I’ve learned….
that when your newly born grandchild
holds your little finger in his little
fist, that you’re hooked for life.
I’ve learned….
that everyone wants to live on top of
the mountain, but all the happiness
and growth occurs while you’re climbing it.
I have also learned….
that I have a wealth of good friends…and my life would be
a terrible place to live without them…..