From owner-scouts-l@TCUBVM.IS.TCU.EDU Wed Nov 19 11:01:03 1997 Return-Path: owner-scouts-l@TCUBVM.IS.TCU.EDU Received: from outbound.Princeton.EDU (outbound.Princeton.EDU [128.112.128.84]) by cap1.CapAccess.org (8.6.12/8.6.10) with ESMTP id LAA18545; Wed, 19 Nov 1997 11:01:03 -0500 Received: from lightpost by outbound.Princeton.EDU with SMTP id <545699-14980>; Wed, 19 Nov 1997 10:51:18 -0500 Received: from pucc.Princeton.EDU (pucc.Princeton.EDU [128.112.129.99]) by outbound.Princeton.EDU (8.8.0/8.6.12) with SMTP id KAA22495; Wed, 19 Nov 1997 10:51:03 -0500 (EST) Received: from TCUBVM.IS.TCU.EDU (NJE origin MAILER@TCUBVM) by PUCC.PRINCETON.EDU (LMail V1.2a/1.8a) with BSMTP id 3224; Wed, 19 Nov 1997 10:47:58 -0500 Received: from TCUBVM.IS.TCU.EDU (NJE origin LISTSERV@TCUBVM) by TCUBVM.IS.TCU.EDU (LMail V1.2a/1.8a) with BSMTP id 4524; Wed, 19 Nov 1997 09:49:46 -0500 Received: from TCUBVM.IS.TCU.EDU by TCUBVM.IS.TCU.EDU (LISTSERV release 1.8b) with NJE id 4214 for SCOUTS-L@TCUBVM.IS.TCU.EDU; Wed, 19 Nov 1997 09:49:01 -0500 Received: from TCUBVM.IS.TCU.EDU (NJE origin LISTSERV@TCUBVM) by TCUBVM.IS.TCU.EDU (LMail V1.2a/1.8a) with BSMTP id 4212; Wed, 19 Nov 1997 08:53:20 -0500 Approved-By: EIDSON@TCUBVM Received: from TCUBVM (NJE origin SMTP@TCUBVM) by TCUBVM.IS.TCU.EDU (LMail V1.2a/1.8a) with BSMTP id 9338; Tue, 18 Nov 1997 09:23:55 -0500 Received: from mtigwc03.worldnet.att.net by tcubvm.is.tcu.edu (IBM VM SMTP V2R2) with TCP; Tue, 18 Nov 97 09:23:47 CDT Received: from LOCALNAME ([12.70.40.195]) by mtigwc03.worldnet.att.net (post.office MTA v2.0 0613 ) with SMTP id AAA17646 for ; Tue, 18 Nov 1997 15:23:28 +0000 X-Sender: llmcgraw@postoffice.worldnet.att.net X-Mailer: Windows Eudora Light Version 1.5.2 Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Message-ID: <19971118152326.AAA17646@LOCALNAME> Date: Tue, 18 Nov 1997 15:23:28 +0000 Reply-To: Lorie McGraw Sender: Scouts-L Youth Group List From: Lorie McGraw Subject: Thoughts to share "What I've learned" To: Multiple recipients of list SCOUTS-L Status: RO X-Status: My friend Dee (Butterbuns) LaRock sent this to me and I had to share it with the list. Enjoy. Lorie ----------------------------------------------- I've Learned . . . I've learned . . . that if someone says something unkind about me, I must live so that no one will believe it. (Age 39) > > 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 children and grandparents are natural allies. (age 46) > > I've learned . . that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one. (Age 82) > > I've learned . . . that silent company is often more healing than words of advice. (Age 24) > > 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 65) > > I've learned . . . that motel mattresses are better on the side away from the phone. (Age 50) > > I've learned . . . that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you miss them terribly after they die. (Age 53) > > I've learned . . . that you can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk. (Age 7) > > 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 life sometimes give you a second chance. (Age 62) > > I've learned . . . that it pays to believe in miracles. And to tell the truth, I've seen several. (Age 73) > > 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 64) > > 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 worlds worst drivers have followed me there. (Age 29) > > I've learned . . . that singing "Amazing Grace" can life my spirits for hours. (Age 49) > > I've learned . . . that you can make someone's day by simply sending them a little card. (Age 44) > > > >I've learned . . . that if you want to cheer yourself up, you should try cheering someone else up. (Age 13) > > I've learned . . . that when I wave to people in the country, they stop what they are doing and wave back! (Age 9) > > I've learned . . . that although it's hared to admit it, I'm secretly glad my parents are strict with me. (Age 15) > > 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 52) > > I've learned . . . that whenever I decide something with kindness, I usually make the right decision. (Age 66) > > I've learned . . . that if you want to do something positive for your children, improve your marriage. (Age 61) > > I've learned . . . that making a living is not the same thing as making a life. (Age 58) > > I've learned . . . that everyone can use a prayer. (Age 72) > > I've learned . . . that I like my teacher because she cries when we sing "Silent Night". (Age 7) > > I've learned . . . that there are people who love you dearly but just don't know how to show it. (Age 41) > > 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 85) > > I've learned . . . that I still have a lot to learn. (Age 92) > > ---Please share these. You'll learn it will make you feel good.---- **************************************************** Lorie McGraw WebMaster Etowah Creek District Site http://home.att.net/~llmcgraw/etowah/ecd-indx.htm Bear Leader Den 4 Pack 410 Etowah Creek District Indian Waters Council, Columbia, SC Better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot.