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 we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for.
I've learned....
That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spec- tacular.
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 life is tough, but I'm tougher.
I've learned....
That I can't choose how I feel, but I can choose what I do about it.
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 life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.
© 2003, John C. Fitts, III. All Rights Reserved. Reprinted from Grace Drops, Volume I (2003).