“You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving.”

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

“Gratitude is one of the most powerful human emotions. Once expressed, it changes attitude, brightens outlook, and broadens our perspective.”

When you meet me, you think I’m quiet. When you talk to me, you wish I was quiet. When you know me, you get scared when I’m quiet.

“Whatever life gives you, even if it hurts, just be strong and act like you’re okay. Strong walls shake but never collapse.”

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

“If it’s important you’ll find a way. If it’s not, you’ll find an excuse.”

Don’t mistake silence for weakness. Smart people don’t plan big moves out loud.

“If you don’t know, the thing to do is not to get scared, but to learn.”

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

Tomorrow is a new day

Your child needs your presence more than your presents. – Jesse Jackson