60 Quotes by Natalie Lloyd

You are never too old to be daring. Whether fifteen or ninety-five, when the Destiny Dream finds you, believe your words have power. And use them.” -Daphne Prescott.

It occurred to me that there are at least three indisputable facts about best friends: 1. They wait for you, and 2. They slow down enough to walk beside you, and 3. They always know when you need hot chocolate.

It’s magical to me, the way memories hide in music.

Maybe people can’t grow roots the same as trees do, but we both needed a place to dig in and grow some good memories.

We call the women in our family the Wildflowers. Because no matter how difficult the circumstances, and no matter where the wind carried them, they bloomed, bold and bright.

Birthdays are the worst when you’ve lost someone you love. Other days are that way too, of course, Tuesdays, Fridays, Sunday afternoons, holidays and school picture day and rainy days. There’s at least a few lonely minutes hiding in every day once you’ve said goodbye to someone you love.

There’s never an excuse to be cruel. When you meet someone new, think first about all the good and the sad and the wonder and the worry that’s probably blooming in their heart. Just like yours.

I wondered if there was something sacred, something everlasting, about melted ice cream and summer days and good stories.

I guess I wanted permanent reminders that it’s possible to bloom, even when you feel defeated.