203 Quotes by Lisa Wingate

Life is a process of storms and rebuilding, of fires and regrowth, of loss and gain.

One of the best things a father can do for his daughter is let her know that she has met his expectations.

Joy, I realized, isn’t so much a circumstance you find yourself in but a choice you make.

I’ve found in life that bygones are a bit like collard greens. They tend to taste bitter. It’s best not to chew on them overly long.

Through all my adult life, I had wanted to know exactly where I was going and what path to take to get there. I had never considered the beauty of where I was.

You got to remember that when things are out of our hands, that doesn’t mean they’re not in God’s.

I drop her on the cot and turn away and grab my hair and pull until it hurts. I want to pull all of it out. Every single piece. I want a pain I understand instead of the one I don’t. I want a pain that has a beginning and an end, not one that goes on forever and cuts all the way to the bone.

She always wanted those around her to see the greatest possible versions of themselves. That passion made her a fantastic teacher.

Story people are a bit like real people––no matter where their humble beginnings may lie, their journeys are shaped by family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and all manner of acquaintances. Some encourage them, some guide them, some offer them unconditional love, some teach them, some challenge them to be their best. This story, like most stories, owes its existence to a village of unique and generous individuals.