It would be like describing colors to someone blind from birth: The words might be understood, but the concept would remain mysterious and private.

sometimes our future is dictated by what we are, as opposed to what we want.

As the warm air blew in the car, simple snapshots of the life they'd lived together surfaced in his mind; but as always, those images led inexorably to their final day together.

That he'll never let you down. That boy's got a heart the size of Kentucky, and he loves you. That's important. Take it from someone who knows. My mom used to tell me that whatever you do, marry someone who loves you more than you love him. And I listened to her. Why do you think Henry and I get along so well? I'm not saying that I don't love him, because I do. But if I ever left Henry or something, God forbid, ever happened to me, I don't think he'll be able to go on. And that guy would risk his life for mine in a heartbeat.

If some lives form a perfect circle, other take shape in ways we cannot predict or always understand. Loss has been part of my journey. But it has also shown me what is precious. So has love for which I can only be grateful.

Love is Love no matter old you are, and I knew if I gave you enough time, you'd come back to me.

A surprise trigonometry quiz that everyone in class fails? Must be in the Lord’s plan to give us challenges.