Whatever news we get about the scans, I’m not going to die when we hear it. I won’t die the next day, or the day after that, or the day after that. So today, right now, well this is a wonderful day. And I want you to know how much I’m enjoying it.” I thought about that, and about Jai’s smile. I knew then. That’s the way the rest of my life would need to be lived.

Time must be explicitly managed, like money.

Are you a Tigger or an Eeyore?

I'm sorry. It's my fault. How do I make it right?

I feel like I'm waiting on something that isn't going to happen Don't complain; just work harder.

Show gratitude. Gratitude is a simple but powerful thing.

Find the best in everybody. Just keep waiting no matter how long it takes. No one is all evil. Everybody has a good side, just keep waiting, it will come out.