“I may deserve your disappointment as well as a lecture and strict discipline, but what I need is your understanding, your guidance,… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Night helps us appreciate daylight, while lengthy days make us yearn for a good stretch of night.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Last night I danced. My body rose from its slump for the first time since the beginning of sorrows—my fingers beckoning to… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Kind words are salve to a cankered soul; spread generously.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Sometimes poets expect me to think far deeper than I'm willing to dig.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“All human beings wield influence—a powerful sword granted at birth. Wield your sword with care.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I’m sorry. Oh, what simple words are these! I’m sorry. Lips should breathe them out with ease! But nay, in barring up… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“When I reach out, you take my hand. When I smile, you mirror the expression. When I triumph, you glory as if… — 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
“The soft heart is not a thing to harden but a treasure to protect. For soft hearts extend mercy, compassion, refuge, and… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Work is part of the equation for learning. Work is part of the equation for growing. Work is part of the equation… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Eena!” Recognizing Ian’s voice, Eena turned to find him approaching her from behind. He was entirely clad in body armor and gauntlets,… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I never realized how literally we battle demons. Often alone. It is a relentless skirmish with vicious wraith-monsters devouring us from within.… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Every once in a while God allows you to stub your toe as a kind reminder to be grateful for the miraculous… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“A gentleman will Never allow a lady To feel less than grand.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I saw a man climb a mountain with no feet or hands and barely a stump for each arm and leg. At… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“I hope you know I love you, not just because I tell you so at every opportunity, but because I show you… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Quit acting like everything is so serious. Most situations aren’t as bad as you fear, and those that are might benefit from… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“There's enchantment in a smile, did you know? Shall I prove in a wink that it is so? Watch my mouth grin… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“If we were always given a choice as to every path presented us in life, a multitude of roads leading to priceless… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“He reached out for her hand and she grabbed onto his. “Eena, when you’re ready to talk about it, I’ll be here.… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Friends are those crazy people who keep coming back, in spite of being exposed to the real you.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Silence is not always complacency. It is contemplation and forethought taking place in the minds of those who would be careful with… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“There are tomorrows on their way worth the struggles of today. Never give up.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Forgive and forget is the divine ideal. Grappling with the hurt while biting your tongue and struggling to refuse justifiable vengeance―that's closer… — 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