When you think life is tough, it can get a lot tougher.

I realize that life isn't perfect - it can't be perfect. I can drive myself nuts trying to make it perfect, or I can just have a lot of fun with the kids.

I've learned to deal with stress. In fact, things that would make the next person go over a cliff don't even make my radar anymore.

I'm still breathing because I have faith. My faith and my kids are the two things that matter.

Leah: I want those gubs Mommy.Kate: They're not 'gubs' they're 'gloves'Aaden and Leah try and say glovesLeah: Gloves!Kate: Good job!Aaden: Gubs!Kate: No

It brings tears of joy to a teacher’s eye when the student becomes a great success.

Blaming others for your mistakes, makes you powerless to change your life. Taking responsibility for your mistakes, gives you the power to change your life

The days seem short, and time seems too little to do what you love.

We all have purpose. We are all guardians. We are the angels and we are the demons. We are all gods if we choose to be. Believe.

By loving the broken parts in you, I learn to love the broken parts in me. I learn that we are not broken after all.

I am thankful I was born in America, although if I gain any more weight the burqa thing may start to seem like a good idea to me. See? Another plus about America, you can always find some food.

I'm always gonna be an actor, so I'm trying to figure out what I'm gonna do next. I would love to make a documentary again someday, but I need to take a break from it.

Nature is bent on new beginning and death has not a chance of winning.

I’m so afraid that all I can reach will lead me to all I dare not see.