Really nice reminders..... Happy New Year!

December 29, 2006

I think these say a lot and as you read down and the age changes, they seem more wiser than ever

Judy

I've learned that I like my teacher because she cries when we sings"Silent Night". Age 5> > I've learned that our dog doesn't want to eat my broccoli either. Age> 7> > I've learned that when I wave to people in the country, they stop what>they are doing and wave back. Age 9> > I've learned that just when I get my room the way I like it, Mom makes>me clean it up again. Age 12> > I've learned that if you want to cheer yourself up, you should try>cheering someone else up. Age 14> > I've learned that although it's hard to admit it, I'm secretly glad my>parents are strict with me. Age 15> > I've learned that silent company is often more healing than words of>advice. Age 24> > I've learned that brushing my child's hair is one of life's great>pleasures. Age 26> > I've learned that wherever I go, the world's worst drivers have>followed me there. Age 29> > I've learned that if someone says something unkind about me, I must>live so that no one will believe it. Age 30> > I've learned that there are people who love you dearly but just don't>know how to show it. Age 42> > I've learned that you can make some one's day by simply sending them a>little note. Age 44> > I've learned that the greater a person's sense of guilt, the greater>his or her need to cast blame on others. Age 46> > I've learned that children and grandparents are natural allies. Age>47> > I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today,>life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. Age 48> > I've learned that singing "Amazing Grace" can lift my spirits for>hours. Age 49> > I've learned that motel mattresses are better on the side away from>the phone. Age 50> > I've learned that you can tell a lot about a man by the way he handles>these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas>tree lights. Age 51> > I've learned that keeping a vegetable garden is worth a medicine>cabinet full of pills. Age 52> > I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents,>you miss them terribly after they die. Age 53> > I've learned that making a living is not the same thing as making a>life. Age 58> > I've learned that if you want to do something positive for your>children, work to improve your marriage. Age 61> > I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. Age 62> > I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catchers mitt>on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back. Age 64> > I've learned 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> > I've learned that whenever I decide something with kindness, I usually>make the right decision. Age 66> > I've learned that everyone can use a prayer. Age 72> > I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. Age> 82> > I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone.> People love that human touch-holding hands, a warm hug, or just a>friendly pat on the back. Age 90> > I've learned that I still have a lot to learn. Age 92> > I've learned that you should pass this on to someone you care about.> Sometimes they just need a little something to make them smile.>> Live each day as if it is a gift from God, because It is!

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