>Subject: Words to live by >Date: Wed, 05 May 1999 23:28:24 PDT > >What I've learned... > >I've learned that I like my teacher because she cries >when we sing "Silent Night." >Age 6 > >I've learned that you can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of >milk. >Age 7 > >I've learned that when I wave to people in the >country, they stop what they are doing and wave back. >Age 9 > >I've learned that just when I get my room the way I >like it, Mom makes me clean it up. >Age 13 > >I've learned that if you want to cheer yourself up, >you should try cheering someone else up. >Age 14 > >I've learned that although it's hard to admit it, I'm >secretly glad my parents are strict with me. >Age 15 > >I've learned that silent company is often more healing >than words of advice. >Age 24 > >I've learned that brushing my child's hair is one of >life's great pleasures. >Age 26 > >I've learned that wherever I go, the world's worst >drivers have followed me there. >Age 29 > >I've learned... that if someone says something unkind >about me, I must live so that no one will believe it. >Age 39 > >I've learned that there are people who love you dearly >but just don't know how to show it. >Age 41 > >I've learned that you can make some one's day by simply >sending a little card. >Age 44 > >I've learned that the greater a person's sense of >guilt, the greater his need to cast blame on others. >Age 46 > >I've learned that children and grandparents are natural allies. >Age 47 > >I've learned that singing "Amazing Grace" can lift my >spirits for hours. >Age 49 > >I've learned that motel mattresses are better on the >side away from the phone. >Age 50 > >I've learned that you can tell a lot about a man by >the way he handles these three things: a rainy day, lost >luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. >Age 52 > >I've learned that keeping a vegetable garden is worth >a medicine cabinet full of pills. >Age 52 > >I've learned that regardless of your relationship with >your parents, you miss them terribly after they die. >Age 53 > >I've learned that making a living is not the same >thing as making a life. >Age 58 > >I've learned that if you want to do something positive >for your children, try to improve your marriage. >Age 61 > >I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. >Age 62 > >I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with >catcher's mitts on both hands. You need to be able to >throw something back. >Age 64 > >I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will >elude you. But if you focus on your family, the needs of >others, your work, meeting new people, and doing the very >best you can, happiness will find you. >Age 65 > >I've learned that whenever I decide something with >kindness, I usually make the right decision. >Age 66 > >I've learned that everyone can use a prayer. >Age 72 > >I've learned that it pays to believe in miracles. And >to tell the truth, I've seen several. >Age 73 > >I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have >to be one. >Age 82 > >I've learned that every day you should reach out and >touch someone. People love that human touch-- holding >hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. >Age 85 > >I've learned that I still have a lot to learn. >Age 92 > >Please pass this on to someone you care about. >Sometimes they need a little something to make them smile... > >Yesterday is the past, >Tomorrow is the future. >Today is a gift; >That is why it's called "the present". >______________________________________________________ >Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com >
