“In life, you take strides forward, but you always take a few steps back. But in the end, if you take more steps forward than backward, you're making progress.” — Carmen Rodrigues Copy Share Image
“Friendships are the most important thing you can have in your life. Sometimes they have their ups and downs. Sometimes it's your fault and sometimes it's not. But the key to handling those ups and downs is to remember that… — Carmen Rodrigues Copy Share Image
“Mattie loves to read. Was born to read. I love to listen to Mattie read. The way her voice rises two octaves above everyone… — Carmen Rodrigues Copy Share Image
“In life, you take strides forward, but you always take a few steps back. But in the end, if you take more steps forward… — Carmen Rodrigues Copy Share Image
“It's a funny thing when someone says something you've been waiting to hear for a good portion of your life. It's like suddenly it… — Carmen Rodrigues Copy Share Image
“Life is hard, but it's also crazy-beautiful. Fight for your best life. You deserve it.” — Carmen Rodrigues Copy Share Image
“And where does that minute go, that minute that separates life from death? I want those sixty seconds back.” — Carmen Rodrigues Copy Share Image
“You said, "Ellie, this is the truth, everybody leaves. Everybody." I was just seven, and when I reached for you, you were death and… — Carmen Rodrigues Copy Share Image
“Friendships are the most important thing you can have in your life. Sometimes they have their ups and downs. Sometimes it's your fault and… — Carmen Rodrigues Copy Share Image
