Ann Sibbit lived on this earth for 102 years.
She died in 1994.
I do not remember ever meeting this woman, who traversed geography and time for more than a century, yet I referred to her in my sermon on October 30, 1994
So she left many footprints for others to see and follow.
Her grand-daughter listed Ann's advice to equip people in 'loving your neighbour as yourself'.
Here is Ann's list ...
A. Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.
B. Start each day with a smile.
C. Believe in yourself and be strong.
D. Don't look for the flaws in others as you go through life, and even if you find them, it is always wise to be somewhat blind and look for the virtues behind the flaws.
E. Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves.
With these principles to guide her life, I think Ann gathered a massive amount of moss as she rolled through more than ten decades.
A philosphy of applied wisdom surpasses the importance of recalling physical characteristics.
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