“Was this what faith was? Just a believing and hoping and trusting in something, regardless of the evidence to the contrary?” — Val Brelinski Faith Copy Share Image
“How was it possible to care deeply about people and not hurt them? To touch them and not leave terrible marks?” — Val Brelinski Deeply Copy Share Image
“She ran quietly down Ninth Avenue, her feet barely tapping the ground. There were no cars and she ran smooth and steady… — Val Brelinski Heart Copy Share Image
“So many things had happened that she never would have dreamed could take place, and yet here she was still breathing and… — Val Brelinski Breathing Copy Share Image
“The universe had opened up and revealed its own perfectly blank face to her own, returning her gaze with a flattened emptiness… — Val Brelinski Astronomy Copy Share Image
“she had a sudden memory of playing Fox and Geese with her father at Christmastime and of the joy-filled terror in knowing… — Val Brelinski Chasing Copy Share Image
