A group of students were asked to list what they thought werethe present Seven Wonders of the World. Though there was somedisagreement, the following got the most votes.

1. Egypt's Great Pyramids

2. Taj Mahal

3. Grand Canyon

4. Panama Canal

5. Empire State Building

6. St. Peter's Basilica

7. China's Great Wall

While gathering the votes, the teacher noted that one quietstudent hadn't turned in her paper yet. So she asked the girl if shewas having trouble with her list. The girl replied, "Yes, a little. Icouldn't quite make up my mind because there were so many."

The teacher said, "Well, tell us what you have, and maybe we can help."

The girl hesitated, then read, "I think the Seven Wonders of the World are:

1. to touch

2. to taste

3. to see

4. to hear

She hesitated a little, and then added:

5. to feel

6. to laugh

7. and to love

The room was so full of silence you could have heard a pin drop.Those things we overlook as simple and "ordinary" are truly wondrous. Agentle reminder that the most precious things are in front of you.

Your family, your faith, your love, your good health and your friends.