“It is the things that happen to you which no one else knows about that make you important in life.”

“Sometimes you can't say no to someone.”

“Never be passive. Victories happen when you take charge of a game. You can't win by playing not to lose".”

“This last year... I learned something about family. Like it's not about blood alone. It's being connected... it's growing up together and loving each other. It's believing in the same God and knowing you'd do anything for the person across from you at dinner.”

“Forgiveness makes you feel better. As soon as you forgive, you're free.”

“Life is too short to be anything but real with the cast of characters God has placed in the story of your life. Love well, laugh often, and find your life in Christ. Don't hide away or be a follower. Be the wonderful unique person God made you to be, and know that your purpose will always be best when defined by your faith in him”

“The next time that boy pursues you, he better do it like a dying man looking for water in a desert. When it's the right guy, you'll know, because he'll cherish you.”