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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