FW:  -----Original Message----- From: 	"Bryan Leibman" @ENRON   Sent:	Monday, October 15, 2001 9:04 AM To:	Leibman, Lara Subject:	FW: -----Original Message----- From: Pedro Brantuas [mailto:pedro@san.rr.com] Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2001 3:55 PM To: Ze Marques Costa; Victor Camacho; Tom Herrington; Titia E Titio; Thomas Klinect; Thomas Derosa; Shaun Alger; Roger Barrantes; Riff; Paul Brantuas; Patty Camacho; Patti; Miguel Finete; Mary Canady; Martin Bustos; Larry Young; Larry Levy; Kami Peters; Julia Brantuas Elbert; John Dennis; Joe Bous; Joe Batista; Joao Brantuas; Jlacalli@aol. com; Jennifer Haines; Jennifer Braught; Jennifer Bell; James Sims; Jaime Levine; Helder Balelo; Fernando Caldeira; Erin Mclair; Enrique Morones; Doug Rubin; Doris Suidan; Diversity Moder Aircraft; David Harris; Dama Morales; Claudia Caldeira; Bryan Leibman; Bennie Townsend; Annamarie; Anca; Ana Bier; Alex Camacho; Al; Jim Estrada; Ray Estrada; Ron/Roxana Estrada Subject: ------------------------------------------------------ >This is from Andy Rooney: > >Read all the way to the bottom! 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! >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 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. > >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 there's nothing sweeter than sleeping with your >babies and feeling their breath on your cheeks. > >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 Dad that I love him >one more time before he 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 I can't choose how I feel, but I can choose >what I do about it. > >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 then happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing >it. > >I've learned ... >That it is best to give advice in only two >circumstances; when it is requested and >when it is a life threatening situation. > >I've learned.... >That the less time I have to work with, the more >things I get done. > >To all of you.... Make sure you read all the way >down to the last sentence. > >It's National Friendship Week. Show your friends how >much you care. >Send this to everyone you consider a FRIEND, even if >it means sending it back to the person who sent it >to you. If it comes back to you, then you'll know >you have a circle of friends. > >HAPPY FRIENDSHIP WEEK TO YOU!!!!!! YOU ARE MY FRIEND >AND I AM HONORED! >Now send this to every friend you have!! And to your >family. This was sent to me.