“I pray for my children. That they stay safe and make good decisions. That they be happy, thoughtful, and caring human beings. That they have the strength to get up if they fall down.”

“I pray for my sister. That she be allowed to discover grace and find peace without drugs. That her hair grows. That some of her pain be driven from her and given to me because I think I can handle ...”

“Yeah, well all I can say is that a half truth is a still a while lie, ain't it...”

“A nation discovers its truest dignity when it cherishes the dignity of those from whom it has not heard for a very long time.”

“Dementia: Is it more painful to forget, or to be forgotten?”

“If you knew you were going to lose your memorybut you could choose five things youd never forget, what would they bea certain face, a taste, a scent,a touch; how deepin this, the middle of your life?”

“O heavenly Father,protect and bless all thingsthat have breath: guard themfrom all evil and let them sleep in peace.”

“When we retire at night, we constructively review our day. Were we resentful, selfish, dishonest or afraid? Do we owe an apology? Have we kept something to ourselves which should be discussed with ...”

“God help us to live slowly:To move simply:To look softly:To allow emptiness:To let the heart create for us.Amen.”