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 I feel better about myself when
I make others feel better about themselves.
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 what we have done for ourselves
alone dies with us. What we have done
for others and the world remains and
is immortal.
I've learned . . . .
that one sincere apology is worth more
than all the roses money can buy.
I've learned . . . .
that words harshly spoken are as difficult
to retrieve as feathers in a gale.
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 simple walks with my father around
the block on summer nights when I was
a child did wonders for me as an adult.
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 money doesn't buy class.
I've learned . . . .
that it's those small daily happenings
that make life so spectacular.
I've learned . . . .
that once a relationship is over,
if you experienced more smiles than
tears, then it wasn't a waste of time.
I've learned . . . .
that under everyone's hard shell is
someone who wants to be appreciated
and loved.
I've learned . . . .
never to humiliate another person.
Always give him an honorable way to
back down or out of something and
still save face.
I've learned . . . .
that the Lord didn't do it all in one
day. What makes me think I can?
I've learned . . . .
that if you are still talking about
what you did yesterday, you haven't
done much today.
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 you view other people's children
in a whole different light when you
have some of your own.
I've learned . . . .
that the older I get, the smarter my
parents become.
I've learned . . . .
that when your wife simply answers,
"nothing" when you ask her what's
wrong, you're in deep trouble.
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 I always think of the right thing
to say when it's too late.
I've learned . . . .
that the fire of a past love will always
burn with a small flame.
I've learned . . . .
that even at the age of forty-nine,
you can still feel like a twelve
year old child when your mother is
talking to you.
I've learned . . . .
that no matter what their ages or how
far away they may be, you never stop
wanting to keep a protective arm
around your children.
I've learned . . . .
to gather all the crumbs thrown my way.
They soon form a lovely, thick slice
of life and memories.
I've learned . . . .
that when you want a garment to shrink,
it won't, and when you don't, it will
come out of the dryer and fit your cat!
I've learned . . . .
that commercials for feminine products
always comes on when you are sitting
in the living room with all men.
I've learned . . . .
that the kind of adults my children
are now is directly related to the kind
of children I continually told them
they were.
I've learned . . . .
that everyone you meet deserves to
be greeted with a smile.
I've learned . . . .
that there's nothing sweeter than sleeping
with your babies and feeling their
breath on your cheeks.
I've learned . . . .
that men would rather be lost for hours
than stop and ask for directions.
I've learned . . . .
that no one is perfect until you fall
in love with them.
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 there is nothing better than my
dog waiting for me on the front porch,
wagging his tail when I get home.
I've learned . . . .
that when you harbor bitterness,
happiness will dock elsewhere.
I've learned . . . .
that I wish I could have told my mom
that I love her one more time before
she passed away.
I've learned . . . .
that it is just as wrong to be rude to a
child as to an adult. In fact, it may
be more unforgivable.
I've learned . . . .
that you should never jump off a diving
board when wearing a bikini.
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 a peacock today may be a feather
duster tomorrow.
I've learned . . . .
that nobody wants to know what you're
doing until you're doing something that
you don't want anyone to know.
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 those who reach their goals too
easily have aimed too low.
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've learned . . . .
that when packing for a vacation, you
should take half as many clothes as you
think you will need and twice as much
money. Your clothes and money should
run out about the same time!
I've learned . . . .
that stain resistant carpet will stain.
I've learned . . . .
that it is best to give advice in only
two circumstances; when it is requested
and when it is a life-threatening
situation.
I've learned . . . .
that a good friend is the one who tells
you how you really look in your jeans.
I've learned . . . .
that the less time I have to work with,
the more things I get done.
I've learned . . . .
that we should be glad God doesn't
give us everything we ask for.
