“Instead of thanking God for my two strong legs that are able to run and jump and climb, I whined about my "thunder thighs" and "thick" ankles. Instead of rejoicing that I have two capable arms that can lift and… — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
“Stay on good terms with each other,’ ” he read slowly, putting emphasis on each word, “‘held together by love.” — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
Girls can be so petty and jealous. I swear they're worse than guys sometimes. Except they're all quiet about it. They sugarcoat it or… — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
But fear is confusing. It tears you in two. Half of you wants to run far, far away, but the other half is paralyzed,… — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
To the casual observer it looks like I have moved on since I go around wearing my little happy mask all day. I smile… — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
“Most guys don't like to be pursued like that. I mean, I suppose it's kinda flattering when a girl likes you so much that… — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
A book is kind of like a river; I simply jump in and start swimming. — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
“...you don't fully appreciate what you've got until something threatens to take it away.” — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
“Sometimes you have to just go for what you want. Take the risk in order to get the reward.” — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
“Why, some have extended hospitality to angels without ever knowing it!” — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
I don't usually think of my writing as a 'challenge' because I enjoy the process so much. I suppose that's what's helped me to… — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
“Here was this really nice guy who happened to be uber-shy... and with just a little encouragement, he was suddenly smiling and joking and… — Melody Carlson Copy Share Image
“I think we all need to learn to like ourselves-just the way we are. And if there are moderate ways to improve our looks and if we're doing it for the right reasons (not to impress our friends!), then maybe it's just fine. Beauty is very subjective-meaning that it all depends on your personal taste. I think that's why God… — Melody Carlson Copy Share
