Labels: Cancer, Morgan Family

• I learned that when you wave at people, they'll wave back. (Age 6)
• I learned that my Mom and Dad are the smartest people in the world. (Age 7)
• I learned you can't lie about shooting your brother with a slingshot and get away with it. (Age 9)
• I learned when you shoot a bb-gun in the house, mom will always find out. (Age 11)
• I learned that just when I got my room the way I like it, my Mom made me clean it up. (Age 12)
• I learned that my Mom and Dad weren't as smart as I thought they were. (Age 14)
• I learned that my Mom and Dad don't have a clue about life. (Age 16)
• I learned that I was secretly glad that my parents were hard on me. (Age 17)
• I learned that my Mom and Dad need me if they are to actually survive in this world. (Age 18)
• I learned that my Mom and Dad may be smarter than I've given them credit for these last few years. (Age 20)
• I learned that once again my Mom and Dad are the smartest people in the world. (Age 21)
• I learned that a sweet little brown haired, brown eyed girl named Lea can rock my world. (Age 22)
• I learned that having kids is cool and a lot of work. (Age 24)
• I learned that people are interested in learning about a God when I tell them how much He loves them. (Age 25)
• I learned that wherever I go, the world's worst drivers have followed me there. (Age 26)
• I learned that my dad is incredibly wise and should be sought for advice in every big decision that comes. (Age 27)
• I learned that playing catch in the backyard with my sons is one of life's greatest pleasures. (Age 29)
• I learned that you can tell a lot about a man's true character by the way he handles these three things: tangled Christmas lights, a bad call at his kid's athletic event and how he talks about his wife when she's not around. (Age 33)
• I learned that making a living and making a life are two different things. (Age 35)
• I learned that sometimes life gives you a second chance when cancer comes. (Age 37)
• I learned the value of sharing a touch and that everyday you should hold some one's hand, share a hug or a friendly pat on the back. (Age 39)
• I've learned that a sweet little brown haired, brown eyed girl named Lea still rocks my world. (Age 40)
• I've learned that I still have a lot to learn. (Age 41)

What are some things you've learned as you've experienced life?

Labels: Cancer, Lea, Morgan Family

Lance Armstrong

• I learned that my illness brought out so many friends I didn't even know I had. I had over 250 cards sent to me (I still keep them in an old shoe box). Many from people and churches I didn't even know. I was over whelmed with love and support.



• I learned that there are no "do-overs" in life, so you should make the most of every day.



• I learned all over again that my wife is an amazing woman, as she supported me through tough times.



• I learned that it's impossible to have any sort of self-dignity in a hospital gown.



• I learned that real love, not the stuff you see in the movies or on soap operas, is my wife telling me I look "great" to her, even when I was pale, skinny, sick, throwing up and too weak to do a thing.



• I learned that it was okay to be scared. And, that it was okay to ask God, "Why?"



• I learned that in 2003 God answered prayers and that prayer can change anything!



• "Remember me, cancer? My friends kicked your butt with prayer."

So tomorrow when I celebrate my 4-year anniversary I'll remember, cancer does change you in ways you cannot imagine or predict. It reminds me of what is really important in life: God, family & friends.

Labels: Cancer, Morgan Family