Message-ID: <23374308.1075858997182.JavaMail.evans@thyme> Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2001 09:57:42 -0700 (PDT) From: jbuffing@westerngas.com To: deannathaut@aol.com, theresa_staab@enron.com, cbrewer.mktpo.d1domain@westerngas.com, stephanie.houston@xemkt.com Subject: Fwd: The following was written by Andy Rooney, a man who hasthe gift of saying so Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable X-From: Jennifer Buffington X-To: Deannathaut@aol.com, Theresa_Staab@enron.com, Cynthia Brewer , Stephanie.Houston@xemkt.com X-cc: X-bcc: X-Folder: \TSTAAB (Non-Privileged)\Deleted Items X-Origin: Staab-T X-FileName: TSTAAB (Non-Privileged).pst ** Proprietary ** --------- Inline attachment follows --------- From: To: clm@swgd.com, Jennifer Buffington , Linda Haynes , Marla Hoffman= , Terri Delellis Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2001 3:26:43 GMT Subject:=20 ** Proprietary ** --------- Inline attachment follows --------- From: To: Bob Case , Hobartno3@aol.com, Laura_Scrutchin@bmc.co= m, Ronald L. Sedlock , DDC@GallagherEnterprises.com= , Jamie Siracusano , Amanda Pytlarz , Mike Bent , Gloria Kennedy , Nancy Kolb , Alyssa Biolchini , Mike Baugh , Patrick O'Keefe , Marti Cook , Connie Brezik , Cynthia Brewer , Dian= e Knopp , Don Perry , Jeff Server ,= Karen Keenan , Kathleen McGuire , Kristin Salek , Liz Stumm , Marian = Kleinbach , Rhyannon Absher , Tom Jirkovsky , Wenda Lewis , Jagger, Kathl= een , Mapes, Don Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2001 3:18:59 GMT Subject:=20 ** Proprietary ** The following was written by Andy Rooney, a man who has the gift of saying= so=20 much with so few words.=20 I've learned....=20 That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly=20 person.=20 I've learned....=20 That when you're in love, it shows.=20 I've learned....=20 That just one person saying to me, "You've made my day!" makes my=20 day.=20 I've learned....=20 That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most=20 peaceful feelings in the world.=20 I've learned....=20 That being kind is more important than being right.=20 I've learned....=20 That you should never say no to a gift from a child.=20 I've learned....=20 That I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength=20 to=20 help him in some other way.=20 I've learned....=20 That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone=20 needs a friend to act goofy with.=20 I've learned....=20 That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to=20 understand.=20 I've learned....=20 That simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights=20 when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult.=20 I've learned....=20 That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the=20 end, the faster it goes.=20 I've learned....=20 That we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for.=20 I've learned....=20 That money doesn't buy class.=20 I've learned....=20 That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular. =20 I've learned...=20 That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be=20 appreciated and loved.=20 I've learned....=20 That the Lord didn't do it all in one day. What makes me think I=20 can?=20 I've learned....=20 That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.=20 I've learned....=20 That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting=20 that person continue to hurt you.=20 I've learned....=20 That love, not time, heals all wounds.=20 I've learned....=20 That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround=20 myself with people smarter than I am.=20 I've learned....=20 That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.=20 I've learned....=20 That there's nothing sweeter than sleeping with your babies and=20 feeling their breath on your cheeks.=20 I've learned....=20 That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.=20 I've learned....=20 That life is tough, but I'm tougher.=20 I've learned....=20 That opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you=20 miss.=20 I've learned....=20 That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.=20 I've learned....=20 That I wish I could have told my Dad that I love him one more time=20 before he passed away.=20 I've learned....=20 That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because=20 tomorrow he may have to eat them.=20 I've learned....=20 That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.=20 I've learned....=20 That I can't choose how I feel, but I can choose what I do about it. =20 I've learned....=20 That when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his= =20 little fist, that you're hooked for life.=20 I've learned....=20 That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the=20 happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.=20 I've learned ...=20 That it is best to give advice in only two circumstances; when it is= =20 requested and when it is a life threatening situation.=20 I've learned....=20 That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.=20 To all of you.... Make sure you read all the way down to the last=20 sentence.=20 It's National Friendship Week. Show your friends how much you care.=20 Send this to everyone you consider a FRIEND, even if it means=20 sending it back to the person who sent it to you. If it comes back=20 to you, then you'll know you have a circle of friends. HAPPY=20 FRIENDSHIP WEEK TO YOU!!!!!! YOU ARE MY FRIEND AND I AM=20 HONORED!=20 Now send this to every friend you have!! And to your family. This=20 was sent to me.=20