Moms Pumpkin Soup

I've learned -
that either you control your attitude or it controls you.

I've learned -
that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion fades and there had better be something else to take its place.

I've learned -
that heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.

I've learned -
that money is a lousy way of keeping score.

I've learned -
that my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time.

I've learned -
that you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.

I've learned -
that it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.

I've learned -
that you should always leave loved ones with loving words.
It may be the last time you see them.

I've learned -
that you can keep going long after you can't.

I've learned -
that we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.

What a wonderful new meaning for ASAP.

"Always Say A Prayer (A.S.A.P.)"

There's work to do,
deadlines to meet,
you've got no time to spare,
but as you hurry and scurry,
always say a prayer.

In the midst of family chaos,
"quality time" is rare.

Do your best;
let God do the rest:
always say a prayer.

It may seem like your worries
are more than you can bear.

Slow down and take a breather
always say a prayer.

God knows how stressful life is;
He wants to ease our cares,
and He'll respond A.S.A.P.;
Always Say A Prayer!

God be with you in the SPRING TIME ...
When the violets unfold,
And the buttercups and cowslips
Fill the fields with yellow gold;
In the time of apple blossoms;
When the happy bluebirds sing,
Filling all the world with gladness ...
God be with you in the Spring!

God be with you in the SUMMER ...
When sweet June roses blow;
When the bobolinks are laughing
And the brooks with music flow;
When the fields are white with daisies
And the days are glad and long.
God be with you in the Summer ...
Filling all your world with song!

God be with you in the AUTUMN ...
When the birds and flowers have fled;
And along the woodland pathways
Leaves are falling ... gold and red;
When the Summer lies behind you,
In the evening of the year.
God be with you in the Autumn ...
Then to fill your heart with cheer!

God be with you in the WINTER ...
When the snow lies deep and white;
When the sleeping fields are so silent
And the stars gleam cold and bright;
When the hand and heart are tired
With life's long and weary quest.
God be with you in the Winter ...
Just to guide you into rest!

If I had my life to live over,
I would try to make more mistakes next time,
I would relax, I would lighten up
I would be sillier than I ever have been
I would take more things less seriously
I would be crazier
I would take more chances
I would take more trips
I would climb more mountains,
Swim more rivers,
And watch more sunsets.

I would have more real problems
And very few imaginary ones
I have had my moments,
And if I had to do it over again,
I'd have more of them
In fact, I'd have nothing else...
Just moments, one after another

Instead of living so many years ahead of each day
I would go places and do things
And travel lighter than I have

I would stand barefoot earlier in the spring,
And stay that way later in the fall

I would pick more daisies
I would ride on more merry-go-rounds
I would gather more clowns in my life
I would hug more people, and hold more hands
I would meet you sooner and know you longer
And, I would love you better.