RAY A Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 I've learned.... That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of 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 my day!" makes my day. I've learned.... That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of 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 have the strength to help him in some other way. I've learned.... That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with. I've learned.... That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand. I've learned.... That simple walks with my father around the block on summer 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 closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes. I've learned.... That we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for. I've learned.... That money doesn't buy class. I've learned.... That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular. I've learned... That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved. I've learned.... That the Lord didn't do it all in one day. What makes me 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 are only 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 to surround myself with people smarter than I am. I've learned.... That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile. I've learned.... That there's nothing sweeter than sleeping with your babies and feeling their breath on your cheeks. I've learned.... That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them. I've learned.... That life is tough, but I'm tougher. I've learned.... That opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss. I've learned.... That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere. I've learned.... That I wish I could have told my Dad that I love him one 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 your looks. I've learned.... That I can't choose how I feel, but I can choose what I do about it. I've learned.... That when your newly born child holds your little 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 two circumstances; 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 all of you... Make sure you read all the way down to the last sentence. It's National Friendship Week. Show your friends how much you care. Send this to everyone you consider a FRIEND, even if it means sending it back to the person who sent it to you. If it comes back to you, then you'll know you have a circle of friends. HAPPY FRIENDSHIP WEEK TO YOU!!!!!! YOU ARE MY FRIEND AND I AM HONORED! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBone Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 I loved this post.Thanks for sharing.That little finger in my hand when my babies were born came back to me big time.Brought tears.My first little boy peed all over me when the Dr handed him to me.Praying for us all.TBone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 What a beautiful gift this was to me. And I send it back to all of you. Thank you Roy. Right now I am remembering the breath of my babies' n my cheek and how blesssd I was to be able to spend time with my Dad before he died and how I told him I loved him and he to me. There are many gifts in this life, so many that sometimes we miss them as they pass by, shadowed by silly problems that seem so large until we have some percpective. My Dad used to say, "If only I knew then what I know now." How true. My love to all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 Thank you, Ray. I'm sending it back to all of you, my friends.... XOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted February 4, 2004 Share Posted February 4, 2004 Thanks, Ray. You've made my day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Posted February 5, 2004 Share Posted February 5, 2004 Ray- What reasuring thoughts and wonderful feelings your post stirred up; some of them were a walk down memory lane, and some of them gently said to me, "You could do better with this one." Thank you, FRIEND! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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