Kay Lynn Mangum > Quotes

“The second Dad put her in my arms, I felt—something. There aren’t any words to describe it, but it was powerful. I could feel that I knew her, and even crazier, that she knew me. When I looked into her little face and she gripped my finger, I knew—I knew that here was something that would make it all bearable.”
― Kay Lynn Mangum, The Secret Journal of Brett Colton

“I’m trying to concentrate on the good stuff in my life and not to forget to notice everything. Even little things. Don’t ever forget to notice the little good things in your life, because sometimes they’re the most important things—the things that help you hold on and keep going . . .”
― Kay Lynn Mangum, The Secret Journal of Brett Colton

“And then you came along, and the first time I held you and looked into those blue eyes of yours, I knew I had a reason to live.”
― Kay Lynn Mangum, The Secret Journal of Brett Colton

“If I can leave you only one piece of advice, it would be to do just that with your life—seize every opportunity that comes. Not just big ones, like trying out for the lead in the school play or becoming a doctor someday, but the “little” ones, too, like telling someone “I love you,” and “thanks for being my friend.” Most of the time, those turn out to be the biggest moments and opportunities in your life. I don’t want you to have to live with regrets. Believe me, nothing is worse than having to live with regret.”
― Kay Lynn Mangum, The Secret Journal of Brett Colton