Some things I’ve learned . . .

along the way and thought I would throw them out and share with you on this coming of the New Year. Happy Holidays!

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 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 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 still remember)

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 her 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.

I've learned...

As you go through life, whatever be your goal keep your eyes upon the doughnut

and not upon the hole.

I've learned...

That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be

appreciated and loved.

I've learned....

That in this virtual world many of us spend time; true friendships can be made.

I am proud to be friends with many of you and look forward to making many more in the future.

May everyone have a wonderful year.

Icewind