JAPANESE AZALEAS

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.
Send this to everyone you consider a friend.
YOU ARE MY FRIEND AND I AM HONORED!
Friends, where would we be without them!