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 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 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 there's nothing sweeter than
sleeping with your babies,
and feeling their breath on your cheeks.

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 when you harbor bitterness,
happiness will dock elsewhere.

I've learned....

That I wish I could have told my Dad-
that I love him one more time-
before he passed away.

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 child 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'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....