GREETINGS.... FOOD FOR THOUGHT.

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> > >      WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED FROM LIFE?

> > >

> > >     I've learned that I like my teacher because she cries when we

sing

> > > " Silent Night. "   (Age 6)

> > >

> > >     I've learned that our  dog doesn't want to eat my broccoli

either.

> > > ( Age7)

> > >

> > >     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 someone'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

catcher's

>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)

> > >

> > >     Please send this to someone you know........................

> > >     Sometimes you just need a little something to make them smile.

> > >         (Ageless)