Age 6
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 39
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 52
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 it pays to believe
in miracles.
And to tell the truth, I've seen
several.
Age 75
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 85
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 we all just need a little
something to make us smile