There are many Beths in the world, shy and quiet, sitting in corners till needed, and living for others so cheerfully that no one sees the sacrifices till the little cricket on the hearth stops chirping, and the sweet, sunshiny presence vanishes, leaving silence and shadow behind.
Who you are is defined by the next decision you make, not the last one.
Who you are is defined by the next decision you make, not the last one. ~ Rachel Hollis
To mothers who aren’t mothers yet I’m one of you, part of the set Of women who with empty arms And aching hearts, and wistful charm Long to hold a babe so sweet Next to your breast with love replete
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education; 1st edition (April 25, 2008) Paperback : 192 pages ISBN: 978-0071597814 Thoughts: I like Marie Forelo so much I reviewed two of her books two weeks in a…
A woman is like a tea bag…you can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
I like stories where women save themselves.
“…Books can become worn and faded but never grow old. Miguel de Cervantes teaches that everyone, regardless of nobility or peasantry, is important. It’s a message of hope, and what is life without hope? Do you agree, Angelina?”
Angelina thought of all she wanted to accomplish in life. “Hope is everything,” she said.
I am no longer afraid of getting old. Indeed I can’t believe I ever said anything so stupid. So childish. So offensive and arrogant.
But mainly, so very, very stupid. I desperately want to grow old.