friendship

> ENLIGHTENED PERSPECTIVE
> Please Read all the way to the bottom:
> If you will take the time to read these. I promise you'll come away with an
> enlightened perspective. The subjects covered affect us all on a daily
> basis:
> They're written by Andy Rooney , a man who has the gift of saying so much
> with so few words. Enjoy…
> 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 some 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, that 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.
> To all of you… Make sure you read all the way down to the last sentence.
> It's National Friendship Week. Show your friends how much you care Send this
> to everyone you consider a FRIEND, even if it means sending it back to the
> person who sent it to you. If it comes back to you, then you'll know you
> have a circle of friends. HAPPY FRIENDSHIP WEEK TO YOU!!!!!! YOU ARE MY
> FRIEND AND I AM HONORED! Now send this to every friend you have!! And to
> your family. This was sent to me