Ann Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 I know that we all have learned some very valuable lessons in life. Sometimes we pass these lessons on to others but sometimes they just stay with us. I thought we could add to this thread and maybe have something new to add to our next cookbook. Hey Andrea...is there a Volume 2 in the future??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted November 21, 2005 Author Share Posted November 21, 2005 I've learned that you can keep going long after you think you can't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 I've learned to keep secrets. If you don't learn to do that, I guarantee it will come back to bite you - hard! Plus, after a while people get to know that they really can trust you. Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 I've learned that we should never take even one minute of any day for granted. It is pretty hard to practice, but so true. I've learned that if I base my life decisions on the question of "Will it matter tomorrow, next week, next year" and it doesn't apply to one of them, then it is not worth my worry. Also hard to practice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 I have learned I do not have to be the stongest woman in the world, it is ok to have moments of dispair and have a good cry. (and not feel guilty about it) Debbie Husband Alan dx small cell lung cancer Jan 10th 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 I've learned that kindness is a lot more important than being right or winning an argument. Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 I have learned that true happiness comes not from what you receive , but from what you give. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 I've learned that family comes first (after God), and I can and will rearrange everything to make sure I am taking care of them. I've learned that I do have joy even when things don't look, 'happy.' I learned way more about certain aspects of medicine than I ever wanted to (guess I shoulda been a doctor). I learned that sometimes you HAVE to ask for help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted November 22, 2005 Author Share Posted November 22, 2005 I've learned that people you care most about in life are often taken away from you way too soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 I've learned to do the right thing, whether or not anyone else will know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 I've learned that, with the grace of God, I can handle more than I ever thought I could. I've learned how to receive as well as to give, and how important it is to know both. I've learned that each patient with serious illness needs an advocate to steer them through the medical minefield. I've learned that a caregiver must take care of him/herself as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 I've learned that when you think it just can't get any worse, it truly can. Cancer is not the worst news a person can receive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 I've learned to be grateful for every day Ann--no plans for a second cookbook just yet, still need to sell more of the first But we can perhaps do inserts for the cookbooks since it is a binder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 I've learned that's is okay to be the one to reconcile differences (give in)especially in your immediate family. GOD BLESS!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 I've learned that it is more important to do the right thing even if it does not make one very popular or fall out of grace with others. I've learned that it is never to late to learn. I've learned that things have a way of balancing out for the good in the end. I've learned that when it is all said and done you can count on one hand who your true friends really are, that they were there for you when it really mattered and stayed to the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Addietude really does go a long way.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted November 23, 2005 Author Share Posted November 23, 2005 I've learned that it's not what you have in your life that counts, but who you have in your life that counts. I'm so glad we all have each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 I've learned that waking up in the morning makes it a good day. I've also learned that the crap that follows can sometimes make it a bad one! Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 I've learned that attitude is a choice. I've learned to accept help and kindness from others. I've learned that I can stand (and then even forget about) things I thought I could NEVER stand! I've learned that, if I love the taste of pancakes and syrup, I should just go ahead and have pancakes and syrup once a week and not worry about getting fat(ter)! Can't believe I made a conscious choice to avoid them for the last decade! Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted November 23, 2005 Author Share Posted November 23, 2005 I've also learned that sometimes we may never meet, in person, people that will become good friends...like all of you here on this board! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myagle2 Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 I have learned that, I thought everything was as it should be, and we were doing everything that needed to be done was done as it should be, then all hell broke loose, and my life changed, as did my husbands did, and now this big black beast has shown his face, and I hate my life, only because the person I love the most in life, who has always sheltered me from everything, is fighting the battle of his life, how sad! But We do keep trying to be optimistic! Thats my take, sorry, Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilyjohn Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 I have learned many things this past few years but two stand out above the others. I have learned what is really important in life is often the little things that we take for granted. I have also learned to respect myself. If you can not respect yourself you can not expect others to give you the respect that you deserve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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