Because being comfortable meant she might lower her guard, and she could not let that happen.

I will never forget the vision of Jamie walking towards me.

Sometimes you have to be apart from people you love, but that doesn't make you love them any less. Sometimes you love them more.

God is out there watching you, even when you're away from home and that if you put your trust in God, you'll be all right in the end.

Emotions come and go and can't be controlled so there's no reason to worry about them. That in the end, people should be judged by their actions since in the end it was actions that defined everyone.

Love is a wonderful thing. It makes life worthwhile. I love being in love.

That's the difference between family and friends. Family is always there, no matter what, even when it's not right next door. Which means that you'll find a way to keep the connection alive. Especially since you realize how important it is.