Virginia Smith > Quotes

“I just wondered why God hasn’t ever delivered chocolate ice cream to me.”
― Virginia Smith, Stuck in the Middle

“Cracker Barrel’s dining room bustled with activity. Joan had to raise her voice to be heard by Eve, who sat at the”
― Virginia Smith, Stuck in the Middle

“Men don't know what they like. They rely on us to tell them.”
― Virginia Smith, Stuck in the Middle

“As long as the focus is on God the style of the music is irrelevant.”
― Virginia Smith, Stuck in the Middle

“had grown tonight, since Gordy and Crystal both brought friends. Joan was ecstatic at the popularity their little”
― Virginia Smith, Stuck in the Middle

“Drat! She'd invaded his hula hoop.”
― Virginia Smith, Stuck in the Middle

“It’s not funny, Joan. My bras are all in the first row, color-coded alphabetically from left to right, and then a row of panties, all folded in little squares, and then slips. And socks along the back row. Everything’s so neat it makes me want to throw up.”
― Virginia Smith, Stuck in the Middle

“It is amazing what God will tell you, if you only take the time to listen.”
― Virginia Smith, The Days of Noah

“Let go of him, for cryin' out loud!”
― Virginia Smith

“You need to see that you can compete with the best and win. You've got the right stuff, Joan Sanderson!”
― Virginia Smith

“She knew how his mind worked. He would process their discussion over the next few days. At odd times he would utter an objection out of the blue. While buttering his toast he might say, “That lawn is a disaster, you know.” Or when he slid into bed at night, “The property taxes are probably triple what we pay now.” She would reply with a smile and a nod and revel in a secret satisfaction. Let him brood over the downsides, all the while becoming accustomed to the idea.”
― Virginia Smith, The Most Famous Illegal Goose Creek Parade

“Would you look at you two? What's the special occa-ouch!”
― Virginia Smith, Stuck in the Middle

“Mayla, we need to find you a place to serve." "I already serve," I told him. "I do it at night. The pay's not great, but the tips are better than some other places I could name." "That's not what I meant," he chuckled.”
― Virginia Smith, Just As I Am

“Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for new friends, and for this evening of fellowship. We ask that you guide our conversations, and that they'll be pleasing to you. We thank you for this food and ask your blessing on it, and on the hands that prepared it. In Jesus' name, Amen”
― Virginia Smith, Stuck in the Middle

“felt the sting of rejection.”
― Virginia Smith, A Plain and Simple Heart

“She knew how his mind worked. He would process their discussion over the next few days. At odd times he would utter an objection out of the blue. While buttering his toast he might say, “That lawn is a disaster, you know.” Or when he slid into bed at night, “The property taxes are probably triple what we pay now.” She would reply with a smile and a nod and revel”
― Virginia Smith, The Most Famous Illegal Goose Creek Parade

“Gram was flirting with Ken!”
― Virginia Smith, Stuck in the Middle