I was a 16-year-old girl at one point, so of course I wrote poetry.

But I have found that in the simple act of living with hope, and in the daily effort to have a positive impact in the world, the days I do have are made all the more meaningful and precious. And for that I am grateful.

I don't expect to get yesterday's medicine. If I can help it, I'd like to get tomorrow's medicine.

You never know when something's going to hit you in a particular way and just knock you loose.

Sometimes you get politicians who dig their feet into the sand and aren't willing to listen to another voice.

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

I took my son's name. I didn't take my husband's name.