Fwd: I've Learned........................

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My friend sent me this thought you all might enjoy it Love Janet

> 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 our dog doesn't

> want to eat my broccoli either.

> 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 again.

> Age 12

>

> 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 42

>

> I've learned that you can make some one's day

> by simply sending them a little note.

> Age 44

>

> I've learned that the greater a person's sense of guilt,

> the greater his or her need to cast blame on others.

> Age 46

>

> I've learned that children and grandparents

> are natural allies.

> Age 47

>

> I've learned that no matter what happens,

> or how bad it seems today, life does go on,

> and it will be better tomorrow.

> Age 48

>

> 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, work 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

> a catchers mitt 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 75

>

> 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

>

> I've learned that you should pass

> this on to someone you care about.

> Sometimes they just need a little

> something to make them smile.

> Ageless.

>