And her dumplings were so light they would float in the air and you'd have to catch 'em to eat 'em.

I wonder how many people don't get the one they want, but end up with the one they're supposed to be with.

All those calm, adult discussions. When all she really wanted to do was scream for her momma, her sweet momma, the one person in the world who loved her better than anyone ever would or ever could.

Evelyn stared into the empty ice cream carton and wondered where the smiling girl in the school pictures had gone.

Writing is utter solitude, the descent into the cold abyss of oneself.

External actions are evidence of internal beliefs. Our deeds are what show our creeds.

I don’t think so. Beth didn’t get any presents.

Remember that the Devil doesn't sleep but seeks our ruin in a thousand different ways

Our bodies are made to nurture and cuddle and all of those amazing things that come along with being a mom.

The superior man has a dignified ease without pride. The mean man has pride without a dignified ease.

And of course the word love has many shades of meaning, as do many, many of the words in our living, breathing language

The moment you're loved, that's when you got your soul.

Marriage doesn't just happen! It takes a solid set of decisions, a huge amount of skill and enormous willpower.

My aunts still try to fatten me up.