I have learned ...

 


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 Allah 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 the Lord didn't do it all in one day. What makes me think I can?

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