Friday, November 22, 2013

National Friendship Week

you will take the time to read these.
I promise you'll come away with an enlightened perspective .
 
They're written by Andy Rooney, a man who had the gift of saying so much with so few words.
 
Enjoy.......
 
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
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
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 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 Mom that I love her one more time before she 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
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've learned.... That
the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.
 
To all of you.... Make sure you read all the way down to the last sentence.
 
It's National Friendship Week. Show your friends how much you care. .
 
HAPPY FRIENDSHIP WEEK TO YOU!!!!!! YOU ARE MY FRIEND AND I AM HONORED!

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