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    
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.