Since I forgot my camera at my daughter Kim’s house, I have been at a loss for words without my pictures. I did come across this post made by a  fellow Inspire member and found it hit home  and thought I would share since I have NO PICTURES.

food for thought

i received this from a friend and thought that i would share with all of you.

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:
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> I’ve learned…. That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.
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> I’ve learned…. That when you’re in love, it shows.
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> I’ve learned…. That just one person saying to me, ‘You’ve made my day!’ makes my day.
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> I’ve learned…. That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.
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> I’ve learned…. That being kind is more important than being right.
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> I’ve learned…. That you should never say no to a gift from a child.
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> I’ve learned…. That I can always pray for someone when I don’t have the strength to help him in some other way.
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> I’ve learned…. That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.
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> I’ve learned…. That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.
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> 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.
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> I’ve learned…. That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.
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> I’ve learned…. That we should be glad God doesn’t give us everything we ask for.
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> I’ve learned… That money doesn’t buy class.
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> I’ve learned…. That it’s those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.
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> I’ve learned… That under everyone’s hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.
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> I’ve learned…. That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.
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> I ‘ve learned…. That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.
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> I’ve learned…. That love, not time, heals all wounds.
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> I’ve learned…. That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.
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> I’ve learned… That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.
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> I’ve learned….. That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.
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> I’ve learned… That life is tough, but I’m tougher.
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> I’ve learned…. That opportunities are never lost, someone will take the ones you miss.
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> I’ve learned…. That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.
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> I’ve learned…. That I wish I could have told my Mom that I love her one more time before she passed away.
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> I’ve learned…. That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them.
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> I’ve learned…. That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.
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> I’ve learned…. That when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his little fist, that you’re hooked for life.
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> 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.
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> I’ve learned…. That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.