Through the ages

[Mesen]

>TIME GETS BETTER WITH AGE
>I learned that I like my teacher because she cries when we sing
>"Silent Night".
>Age 5
>I learned that our dog doesn't want to eat my broccoli either.
>Age 7
>I learned that when I wave to people in the country, they stop what
>they are doing and wave back.
>Age 9
>I learned that just when I get my room the way I like it, Mom makes
>me clean it up again.
>Age 12
>I learned that if you want to cheer yourself up, you should try
>cheering someone else up.
>Age 14
>I learned that although it's hard to admit it, I'm secretly glad my
>parents are strict with me.
>Age 15
>I learned that silent company is often more healing than words of
>advice.
>Age 24
>I learned that brushing my child's hair is one of life's great
>pleasures.
>Age 26
>I learned that wherever I go, the world's worst drivers have
>followed me there.
>Age 29
>I learned that if someone says something unkind about me, I must
>live so that no one will believe it.
>Age 30
>I learned that there are people who love you dearly but just don't
>know how to show it.
>Age 42
>I learned that you can make some one's day by simply sending them a
>little note.
>Age 44
>I learned that the greater a person's sense of guilt, the greater
>his or her need to cast blame on others.
>Age 46
>I learned that children and grandparents are natural allies.
>Age 47
>I 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 learned that singing "Amazing Grace" can lift my spirits for
>hours.
>Age 49
>I learned that motel mattresses are better on the side away from the
>phone.
>Age 50
>I 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 51
>I learned that keeping a vegetable garden is worth a medicine
>cabinet full of pills.
>Age 52
>I learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents,
>you miss them terribly after they die.
>Age 53
>I learned that making a living is not the same thing as making a
>life.
>Age 61
>I learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.
>Age 62
>I learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catchers mitt on
>both hands. You need to be able to throw something back.
>Age 64
>I 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 learned that whenever I decide something with kindness, I usually
>make the right decision.
>Age 66
>I learned that everyone can use a prayer.
>Age 72
>I learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.
>Age 82
>I 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 90
>I learned that I still have a lot to learn.


Figured you all would get a kick out of this.
See ya
Bree

[Marlin]

A - M E N, Bree!

[rooter]

Land sakes, that age 50 nailed me perfect--those tangled Christmas tree lights--who'd ever thought someone else would have mentioned that battle!!!Chief

[SouthernMoss]

Great post, Bree!

[SixTGunr]

Good One Bree!

Six

[berto64]

You hit the nail square on the head, Bree!

[pickenup]

I am still learning.