Subject: Life Gets Better
I've learned that I like my teacher because she crieswhen we sing "Silent Night". Age 5
I've learned that our dog doesn't want to eat mybroccoli 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 likeit, Mom makes me clean it up again. Age 12
I've learned that if you want to cheer yourself up, youshould 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 healingthan words of advice. Age 24
I've learned that brushing my child's hair is one oflife's great pleasures. Age 26
I've learned that wherever I go, theworld's worst drivers have followed me there. Age 29
I've learned that if someone says something unkind aboutme, I must live so that no one will believe it. Age 30
I've learned that there are people who love you dearlybut just don't know how to show it. Age 42
I've learned that you can make someone's day bysimply sending them a little note. Age 44
I've learned that the greater a person's sense ofguilt, the greater his or her need to cast blame on others.Age 46
I've learned that children andgrandparents are natural allies. Age 47
I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad itseems today, life does go on and it will be better tomorrow.Age 48
I've learned that singing "Amazing Grace" canlift my spirits for hours. Age 49
I've learned that motel mattresses are better on theside away from the phone. Age 50
I've learned that you can tell a lot about a man by theway he handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggageand tangled Christmas tree lights. Age 51
I've learned that keeping a vegetable garden is worth amedicine cabinet full of pills. Age 52
I've learned that regardless of your relationship withyour parents, you miss them terribly after they die. Age 53
I've learned that making a living is not the same thingas making a life. Age 58
I've learned that life sometimes gives you a secondchance. Age 62
I've learned that you shouldn't go through life witha catcher's mitt on both hands. You need to be able tothrow something back. Age 64
I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will eludeyou. But if you focus on your family, the needs of others,your work, meeting new people, and doing the very best youcan, happiness will find you. Age 65
I've learned that whenever I decide something withkindness, 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'thave to be one. Age 82
I've learned that every day you should reach out andtouch 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.
Thanks Bernie
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