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Time Gets Better with Age
I've learned
that I like my teacher because she cries when we sings "Silent
Night". Age 5
I've learned
that our dog doesn't want to eat my broccoli either.
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 again.
Age 12
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 30
I've learned
that there are people who love you dearly but just don't know how to
show it.
Age 42
I've learned
that you can make some one's day by simply sending them a little
note.
Age 44
I've learned
that the greater a person's sense of guilt, the greater his or her
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 51
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, work 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 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 90
I've learned
that I still have a lot to learn.
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