And I didn't know what that meant for a long time. It was only when I began to travel and look and live beyond my home that I understand my responsibility to others.

I am so in love with my brother right now!

I can tell my children that they don't need to fear they will lose me to breast cancer.

We talk about orphanages, we talk about their countries and differences, and it’s a source of excitement and pride. I’ve heard Maddox explain to Zahara when they are talking about pregnancy, ‘No, Zee, remember, you were in that nice African woman’s belly. I was in that nice Cambodian woman’.

When I was growing up I never babysat. I was considered to 'punk rock' to be trusted with kids.

Refugees have done more for my heart and my spirit than I can ever express in words.

It's a natural thing for a child to lose a parent. I lost my mom too young but it happened. And I'm happy she's out of pain, 'cause I love her and she's my friend.