Age 7: I've learned that I like my teacher because she cries
when we sing "Silent Night."
Age 9: I've learned that when I wave to people in the country,
they stop what they are doing and wave back.
Age 12: 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 15: I've learned that although it's hard to admit it, I'm
secretly glad my parents are strict with me.
Age 24: I've learned that silent company is often more healing
than words of advice.
Age 25: I've learned that brushing my child's hair is one of
life's great pleasures.
Age 29: I've learned that wherever I go, the world's worst
drivers have followed me there.
Age 39: I've learned that if someone says something unkind about
me, I must live so that no one will believe it.
Age 41: I've learned that there are people who love you dearly
but just don't know how to show it.
Age 44: I've learned that you can make someone's day by simply
sending them a little card.
Age 45: 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 49: I've learned that singing "Amazing Grace" can lift my
spirits for hours.
Age 50: I've learned that motel mattresses are better on the side
away from the phone.
Age 52: 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 53: I've learned that regardless of your relationship with
your parents, you miss them terribly after they die.
Age 58: I've learned that making a living is not the same thing
as making a life.
Age 61: I've learned that if you want to do something positive
for your children, try to improve your marriage.
Age 62: I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second
chance.
Age 64: 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 65: 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 66: I've learned that whenever I decide something with
kindness, I usually make the right decision.
Age 72: I've learned that everyone can use a prayer.
Age 73: I've learned that it pays to believe in miracles. And to
tell the truth, I've seen several.
Age 82: I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to
be one.
Age 85: 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 92: I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.