Longing Quote by Shauna Niequist

“...sometimes the happiest ending isn't the one you keep longing for, but something you absolutely cannot see from where you are.” quote by Shauna Niequist — Download Open image

““...sometimes the happiest ending isn't the one you keep longing for, but something you absolutely cannot see from where you are.””

Shauna Niequist

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