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>What We Learn Through the Ages... > > -I've learned that I like my teacher because she cries when we sing "Silent >Night". Age 6 > > -I've learned that you can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk. >Age 7 > >-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. Age 13 > > -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 41 > > -I've learned that you can make some one's day by simply sending them a >little card. Age 44 > > -I've learned that the greater a person's sense of guilt, the greater his >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, >try 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 catchers 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 73 > >-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 > > I've learned that you should pass this on to someone you care about. >Sometimes they just need a little something to make them smile. >