A group of students were asked to list what they thought were the present "Seven Wonders of the World." Though there were some disagreements, the following received 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 student had not finished her paper yet. So she asked the girl if she was having trouble with her list.
 
The girl replied, "Yes, a little. I couldn'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 See
2. To Hear
3. To Touch
4. To Taste
5. To Feel
6. To Laugh
7. And to Love."
 
The room was so quiet you could have heard a pin drop.  
 
The Ordinary Things of Life Are Truly the Most Precious.
 
The things we often take for granted are truly wondrous.   Unfortunately, we rarely appreciate these precious gifts until we lose them. We are so blessed to be able to enjoy life. We can see the beauty of God’s creation, hear a bubbling brook, touch the face of someone we love, laugh with a joyous child, and love our friends. That is the wonder of life.