I've learned

I borrowed this from a story:

I've learned that, no matter what happens,
how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.
I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles four things:
a rainy day, the elderly, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.
I've learned that, regardless of your relationship with your parents,
you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.
I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as making a 'life..'
I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.
I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands.
You need to be able to throw something back
I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you
But, if you focus on your family, your friends, the needs of others,
your work and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you
I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.
I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.
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.
I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.

I really like this part: I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as making a 'life..'
I have been thinking about about life in general but specifically about making a living and/or making a life. My children are almost 10 and 8 and I have spent some quality time with them but I wish I could do more. I watched something on youtube the other day that was put together by the parents of a graduating senior. It was put to the music "I wish" by Raschal Flatts. The tribute to their daughter was great in that it showed fun family times, camping, playing the snow, etc. not once did it show big expensive vacations or things like that. It has made me think and begin to reevaluate my priorities in life. More thoughts on this to come I am sure because I think about this a lot.