To be perfectly frank, there is an odd place after losing a child, where you think somehow your life is worth less.

I've often said that the most important thing you can give your children is wings. Because, you're not gonna always be able to bring food to the nest. You're... sometimes... they're gonna have to be able to fly by themselves.

I have an obligation to try to live as long as I can for my family.

She stood in the storm, and when the wind did not blow her way, she adjusted her sails.

Leave me if you must, but be faithful to me if you are with me.

I have less energy than I did when I was a younger parent, although I was never really a young parent.

You don't have to be perfect; you just have to be open.