There is no place so AWAKE and ALIVE as the edge of becoming.

It's always been my hope that I would write a story that would inspire and would connect with people in a way that would touch hearts.

Every person on the face of the earth makes mistakes, Lily. Every last one. We're all so human. Your mother made a terrible mistake, but she tried to fix it.' 'Good night,' I said, and rolled onto my side. 'There is nothing perfect,' August said from the doorway. 'There is only life.

Regrets don't help anything.

It takes a bee 10,000,000 trips to collect enough nectar to make 1 pound of honey.

When had my fear of broken plates gotten so grandiose? My desire for extravagant moments so small?

I felt someone should personally thank every rock out there for the human misery it had absorbed. We should kiss them one by one & say, we are sorry, but something strong & lasting had to do this for May, & you are the chosen ones. God bless your rock hearts.