“When all the dust is settled and all the crowds are gone, the things that matter are faith, family, and friends.”

Be Kind, Have Grace, Give Thanks, Speak Love, and Stay Swaggy

In disagreements with loved ones, deal with the current situation. Don’t bring up the past as that will only cause unnecessary resentment.

“It is important that we forgive ourselves for making mistakes. We need to learn from our errors and move on.”

“When a flower doesn’t bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.”

“Everyone needs a house to live in, but a supportive family is what builds a home.”

“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”

“Characterize people by their actions, and you will never be fooled by their words.”

“War does not determine who is right — only who is left.”

ON CHILDREN

“A true friend never gets in your way unless you happen to be going down.”

“Sometimes life doesn’t give you what you want, not because you don’t deserve it, but because you deserve so much more.”