“You're still alive. Be thankful for that. You can still walk and talk and think. Yes, you feel like shit most of the time, but it could be worse. So instead of sitting in your room waiting to die, why… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Copy Share Image
“Lymphomas are cancers of the lymphatic system and are very common to AIDS patients," Dr. Hanson explained. "What can be done?" Katherine asked as… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Copy Share Image
“I was in a car accident in years ago, before they were careful with blood, and had to have a blood transfusion. The blood… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Copy Share Image
“Allison broke the silence with her wispy voice. "Do you know what the best part of having AIDS is?" Every eye in the room… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Copy Share Image
“Why would her mother need a break? And how selfish of her, to take off and not tell anyone,” — Deanna Lynn Sletten Copy Share Image
“Darla shook her head, a small smirk on her lips. “You’re such a mom,” she told Katherine. Katherine stared at her, puzzled. “You’re a mom, too,” she said softly. “No, I gave birth. That doesn’t make me a mom. Not like you.” A look passed between the two women like none they had ever shared before. For a split second,… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Copy Share
“The absolute worst part is watching your friends die," Carl spoke up from the sofa where he sat beside Allison. He glanced over at… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Copy Share Image
“Overtime at work or committee meetings didn’t compare to seeing the smile on his daughter’s face.” — Deanna Lynn Sletten Copy Share Image
“Etta gave Will a small, knowing smile. "Will, sometimes you have to love people for who they are, not who you want them to… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Copy Share Image
“William pondered over his argument with Annie. How did a simple statement turn into a full-scale fight? He didn't understand why it was wrong… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Copy Share Image
“Why didn’t you let Bear out when you came home?” he asked as he put his briefcase on the back counter. Kaia rolled her… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Copy Share Image
“For Pete’s sake, Denise, she has orange hair and wears silver platform shoes.” — Deanna Lynn Sletten Copy Share Image
“Maybe, if she finished this painting, her father would see that her mother's life hadn't gone unfinished, that her art would live on for… — Deanna Lynn Sletten Copy Share Image
