What greater aspiration and challenge are there for a mother than the hope of raising a great son or daughter?

I have always believed that God never gives a cross to bear larger than we can carry. No matter what, he wants us to be happy, not sad. birds sing after a storm. Why shouldn't we?

Life isn't about milestones, it's about moment

I have come to the conclusion that the most important element in human life is faith.

The most important element in human life is faith; if God were to take away all his blessings-health, physical fitness, wealth, intelligence-and leave me with but one gift I would ask him for faith. For with faith in him and his goodness, mercy and love for me, and belief in everlasting life, I believe I could suffer the loss of all my other gifts and still be happy.

Birds sing after a storm. Why shouldn't we?

I don't think you're much good, unless you're doing good to someone.