“Had life not given me reasons to grieve, I would never have known the healing power of a hug.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Every birthday celebrates a life because every life is important.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Choose altruism, because selfishism is a lonely, cold, dark hole.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“A sincere and warmly-expressed apology can produce the same effects as morphine on a suffering soul.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The bitterest hardships, the most daunting trials; none of these are burdens if it means being with you.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“None of us have reached the peak of perfection, but it shouldn’t stop anyone from trying to make the climb.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The louder you bellyache, the longer your stomach will hurt.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The real achievers are those who, in the dreary pit of sacrifice, still smile up at the goal.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Some decisions in life naturally lead to an unhappy ending, leaving you sinking by degrees in a lake of quicksand. And, unless… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The effects of loss are acute, and unique to each individual. Not everyone mourns in the same way, but everyone mourns.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“What a grim feeling it is to come across a written line so exceptionally inspiring that your first reaction is, 'Criminy, why… — 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
“Your opponent's wrong doesn't automatically make you right. Most fights aren't about who's right; they are contention over degrees of wrongness.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“To be a rainbow in someone’s cloud is commendable, but I prefer to be the rain because it dampens cheeks and washes… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The most powerful and courageous heroes I know are those who bite their tongues when justification, validation, temptation, or vengeance would have… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“My soul, I’ve found, has puppet strings to make me droop or give me wings. And music is the puppeteer that turns… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Friendship true is a vow of care. A warm embrace when in despair. A loving presence waiting there to lift a heart,… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Raindrops fall from clouds of gray. The fragile flowers grow. Teardrops seem all I can say. They speak of endless woe. Your… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“It isn’t so much life’s problems that challenge us but the emotional turbulence stirred up while trying to deal with them. People… — 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
“It may not be fair that people make judgments so quickly, usually within a few seconds of observation, but it's unrealistic to… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“It is a difficult thing―if not impossible―to forgive oneself for foolish errors, not for trampling a life or goring another with sharp… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The road of life is paved with daily successes, a great number of them penny and nickle triumphs. Sadly, these little feats… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“People will insist on building high and wide barriers directly in your path, often with the intent of closing you in. If… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“There are people who are never content, never appeased, forever dissatisfied—who continually look to what escapes them, convincing themselves that if only… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“My fingers combed through my dark hair, short and straight, landing in choppy, uneven ends nearly level with my chin. The color… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“WRITER'S NIGHTMARE" "I felt a grip on my arm that shook my body, forcefully pulling me toward a tunnel of darkness. … — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“The sign of a good leader is easy to recognize, though it is hardly ever seen. For the greatest leaders are those… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“Not every day is awful. Not every day is good. Despite the way the hours pass, I’m living like I should. Not… — 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
“Gavin stood within the trees, observing her from the shadows. He watched the basket rise to her nose as she closed her… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share Image
“That was the coolest thing ever.” Eena smiled at the fact that she’d been lucky enough to touch the wings of a… — 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
“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
“Two powerful, little words I've learned to use when facing challenges, fears, and doubts— so what? ” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“ 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
“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
“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
“Memories of past. Heartaches of old. Courage of brass. Lessons of gold.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“You made a choice—a single choice. How neat to think you may have opened the door to a wondrous future without knowing.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“The key to valuing something is to lose it and then realize how rare it was—after which you pray like mad to regain what… — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
“Rather than critique people, try admiring God’s creative handiwork.” — Richelle E. Goodrich Copy Share
