“I am, for the most part, who I am because my good mother was who she was.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“If there is one word in the universe capable of softening hearts, it is this: Mommy.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“ M others O ffer T heir H earts as an E ternal R esting S pot” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“One of the strongest loves I’ve ever witnessed is the love a mother has for her child.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Without you there would be no me. I am everything reflected in your eyes. I am everything approved by your smile. I… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Mothers give us life, love, and the heartfelt inclination to cry 'I want my mommy' no matter how old we get.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I always envisioned myself as traveling the ocean of life in a rowboat where my mother was one oar and my father,… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“If your best friend truly is the person who knows you completely and loves you anyway, wouldn't that be your mother?” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“What is more powerful than the love of a mother? Perhaps only God's hand in answering her earnest pleadings on your behalf.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“A warm feeling fell over the boy. A mix of security and comfort, as if a blanket were wrapping its soft layers… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Though I adore the idea of Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, Sandman, the Tooth Fairy, and such luminary characters—especially their altruism and… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“You were formed inside a borrowed womb—a nourishing safe haven for months—then delivered through painful effort and sacrifice by a woman willing… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“My mother does not own my hands, though she works hard to train them. My mother does not own my eyes, though… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Mothers were meant to love us unconditionally, to understand our moments of stupidity, to reprimand us for lame excuses while yet acknowledging… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Things that remind me of Mother are these: the truth ‘mid deception, a warm summer breeze, the calm within chaos, a stitch… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Son, I hope your opinion of your mother hasn’t lessened, knowing what you now know.” Gavin glanced up; incredulity skewed his eyebrows.… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I never knew what Mother knowed, Like how a thread and needle sewed, And how a kiss healed boo-boos fast. Why family… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Truth is, I’m generally happiest when it’s just me. It’s okay to be madly in love with yourself.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“As ofttimes as it rains on my little spot of earth, you'd think I'd grow accustomed to the gloom.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Two powerful, little words I've learned to use when facing challenges, fears, and doubts— so what? ” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“ Happily-ever-afters don't come in happily-every-days . They are found at the end of challenges-ever-met, promises-ever-kept, and tears-ever-wept.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Curiosity killed the cat, but not before teaching her that honey bees are not sweet, tweeting birds are slow to react, mice can serve… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“A session of boasting won't attract any real friends. It will set you up on a pedestal, however, making you a clearer target.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Memories of past. Heartaches of old. Courage of brass. Lessons of gold.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Mystery, why so attractive to me? You blind me with fear, place hope on my tongue, and with a cold kiss draw me forward.… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“It's amusing to me that we refer to people who live in their heads as detached, disturbed, or mad, when reality for anyone is… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Such a nasty bruise,” he says, staring straight into my eyes. I am stunned he can see it. Delicate to the touch and tender… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“You would think those who have endured unkindness would be kinder as a result, intent on sparing others the awful suffering they abhorred firsthand.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“While you judge me by my outward appearance I am silently doing the same to you, even though there's a ninety-percent chance that in… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
