I’ve learned

I’ve learned….
That the best classroom in the world is at the fee tof 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 myday!” makes my day.

I’ve learned….
That having a child fall asleep in your arms is oneof 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 havethe strength to
help him in some other way.

I’ve learned….
That no matter how serious your life requires you tobe, everyone needs
a friend to act goofy with.

I’ve learned….
That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to holdand a heart to
understand.

I’ve learned….
That simple walks with my father around the block onsummer 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 closerit gets to the
end, the faster it goes.

I’ve learned….
That we should be glad God doesn’t give us everythingwe ask for.

I’ve learned….
That money doesn’t buy class.

I’ve learned….
That it’s those small daily happenings that make lifeso spectacular.

I’ve learned…
That under everyone’s hard shell is someone who wantsto be appreciated
and loved.

I’ve learned….
That the Lord didn’t do it all in one day. What makesme think I can?

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 areonly 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 tosurround myself
with people smarter than I am.

I’ve learned….
That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with asmile.

I’ve learned….
That there’s nothing sweeter than sleeping with yourbabies and feeling
their breath on your cheeks.

I’ve learned….
That no one is perfect until you fall in love withthem.

I’ve learned….
That life is tough, but I’m tougher.

I’ve learned….
That opportunities are never lost; someone will takethe ones you miss.

I’ve learned….
That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dockelsewhere.

I’ve learned….
That I wish I could have told my Dad that I love himone more time
before he 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 yourlooks.

I’ve learned….
That I can’t choose how I feel, but I can choose whatI do about it.

I’ve learned….
That when your newly born grandchild holds yourlittle 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 it is best to give advice in only twocircumstances; when it is
requested and when it is a life threatening situation.

I’ve learned….
That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.

Small talks over Coffee