As 2016 draws to a close, the words of Andy Rooney come to mind: a man who had the gift of saying so much with so few
words.
I've learned....
That the best classroom in the
world is at the feet of an elderly person.
I've
learned....
That when you're in love, it shows.
I've
learned ....
That just one person saying to me, 'You've made my
day!' makes my day.
I've learned....
That having a
child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful
feelings in the world.
I've learned....
That being
kind is more important than being right.
I've
learned....
That you should never say no to a gift from a
child.
I've
learned....
That I can always pray for someone when I don't have
the strength to help
him in any other way.
I've
learned....
That no matter how serious your life requires you
to be, everyone needs a
friend to act goofy with.
I've
learned....
That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold
and a heart to
understand.
I've
learned....
That simple walks with my father around the block
on summer nights when I
was a child did wonders for me as an
adult.
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 under everyone's hard shell is someone who
wants to be appreciated
and loved.
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 only 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
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 Mom that I
love her one more time before
she 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
when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his
little fist, 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 the
less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.
Give
me enough Knowledge
to
know the extent
of
my
Ignorance.
May
you have warm
words on
a cold
evening,
a full
moon on
a dark
night,
a smooth
road all
the way to your
door &
a crawfish
supper waiting
for you.
Joie de vivre
Have a very blessed New Year!!!!! From Novelty Senior Center and
"The Grandmas' Club" Coffee Ladies!
