richelle-e-goodrich

I am accountable for every lie that I tell, but I am also accountable for the effects of every harsh truth I deliver.

For every one person who praises you, there are a hundred who would criticize. Heed neither the one nor the hundred. It is your own opinion that truly matters.

No one believes he is an idiot until the consequences of his actions prove it. Then hindsight rubs it in.

Anyone who takes the time to attentively listen is either an old soul or a romantic one.

The day you were bornHeaven wept at its great loss,Earth joyed at its gain.

A hero is a person who, without a second thought, simply does the right thing because his conscience cannot live with any other choice.

Extraordinary power exists in a trial of patience. Few endure their trials well enough to discover this.

What are you most thankful for?_ she asked.My reply came easily. __eing too blessed to have any hope of answering that question.

Mary and Josephhuddle snugly together.They cradle God's son.

Remembering our loved ones is breathing life into their fading images, that we might once more see their faces and pass along a tearful __ miss you.

Anyone who takes the time to listen is either an old soul or a romantic one.

Sunshine warms us, as do smiles__hich makes me think that smiles are sunbeams reflected off our teeth.

Impatience is racing at misery full speed.

When you understand that faith is God__ muscle at your disposal, moving mountains doesn__ seem so extraordinary.

Consider guilt like a street sign that warns of rough roads ahead if you don__ make a u-turn.

Things that remind me of Mother are these:the truth __id deception, a warm summer breeze,the calm within chaos, a stitch in a rip,a comforting blanket, the smile on her lip,an ocean of love in a heart big as whales,the morals in everyday stories she tells,a wink amid laughter, the wisdom in books,the peace in humility, beauty in looks,the light and the life in a ray of the sun,the hard work accomplished disguised as pure fun,concern in a handclasp, encouragement too,the hope in a clear morning sky azure blue,the power in prayers uttered soft and sincere,the faith in a promise, and joy in a tear.These things all attest to the wonder and graceof my precious mother, none else could replace.

Treats and tricks.Witch broomsticks.Jack-o-lanternsLick their lips.Crows and cats.Vampire bats.Capes and fangsAnd pointed hats.Werewolves howl.Phantoms prowl.Halloween__ Upon us now.

Shepherds lift their heads,not to gaze at a new lightbut to hear angels.