I've learned that it's not what happens
to people that's important.
It's what they do about it

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

I've learned that you should never tell a child
their dreams are unlikely or outlandish.
Few things are more humiliating,
and what a tragedy it would be
if they would believe it

I've learned that your family won't always
be there for you. It may seem funny,
but people you aren't related to can take care of you
and love you and teach you to trust people again.
Families aren't biological

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

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 you should always
leave loved ones with loving words,
itmay be the last time you see them

I've learned that you shouldn't be
so eager to find out a secret.
It could change your life forever

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

I've learned that even when you think
you have no more to give,
when a friend cries out to you,
you will find the strength to help