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.

To let go is not to cut myself off; it’s the realization I can’t
control
another.

To let go id to admit powerlessness; which means the outcome is not in
my hands.

To let go is to enable, but also to allow learning from natural
consequences.

To let go is not to try to changeor blame another; it’s to make the
most of
myself.

To let go is not to judge, but to allow another to be a human being.

To let go is not to be in the middle arranging all the outcomes, but
to allow
others to affect their destinies.

To let go is not to be protective; it’s to pemit another to face
reality.

To let go is not to nag, scold, or argue, but instead to search out my
shortcomings and correct them.

To let go is not to criticize and regulate, but to try to become what
I can
dream I can be.

To let go si not to regret tha past, but to grow and live for the
future.

To let go is not to deny, but to accept.

To let go is to fear less, and love more.