“An author's dream does not necessarily come instantly. Rather, it is cultivated and nurtured, every epiphany and idea are like rain drops that bring life to the story being written.”

“The difference between going where you are needed and going where you are called is purely based upon diligent prayer and the leading of the Holy Spirit.”

“True leadership is often the mantle of the meek, who are rarely are prepared for such responsibility; which builds character in those who embrace it.”

“Gains for all our lossesThere are gains for all our lossesThere are balms for all our painsBut when youth the dream departsIt takes some thing from our heartsAnd never comes againWe are stronger and are betterUnder manhood’s sterner reignStill we feel that some thing sweet Followed youth with flying feetAnd will never come again.Some thing beautiful has vanishedAnd we sigh for it in vainWe behold it every where----On the earth and in the air----But it never comes again.”

“An inspired letter can be as riveting as a stare. It can move us to tears, spur us to action, provoke us, uplift us, touch us. Transform us. When written from the heart, letters are dreams on paper, wishes fulfilled, desires satisfied. letters can be powerful.”

“The correct word is like any small detail - it enhances life.”

“Letter writing allows us to be alone yet connected. We need a certain amount of solitude in order to have true ideas to communicate. But few of us desire solitude all the time .... Yet solitude is what makes us contemplative and receptive, more aware of life's gifts and our own special blessings.”