I've Learned ...

[wbreitman]

I've Learned ...

... that you can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk. Age 6

... that I liked my teacher because she cries when we sing "Silent Night." Age 7

... that if you want to cheer yourself up, you should try cheering someone else up. Age 13

... that although it's hard to admit, I'm secretly glad my parents are strict with me. Age 15

... that silent company is more healing than words of advice. Age 24

... that if someone says something unkind about me, I must l live so that no one will believe it. Age 39

... that there are some people who love you dearly but just don't know how to show it. Age 41

... that you can make someone's day by simply sending them a little card. Age 44

... that the greater a person's sense of guilt, the greater his need to cast blame on others. Age 45

... that singing "Amazing Grace" can lift my spirit for hours. Age 49

... that you can tell a lot about a man by the way he handles three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. Age 52

... that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you will miss them terribly after they die. Age 53

... that making a living is not the same thing as making a life. Age 58

... that if you want to do something positive for your children, try to improve your marriage. Age 61

... that life sometimes gives you a second chance. Age 62

... 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

... that whenever I decide something with kindness, I usually make the right decision. Age 66

... that everyone can use a prayer. Age 72

... that it pays to believe in miracles. And to tell the truth, I've seen several. Age 73

... that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. Age 82

... that I still have a lot to learn. Age 92

HAVE A MOST WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS AND A MOST HAPPY NEW YEAR!