Sandra Byrd > Quotes

“If your arteries are good, eat more ice cream. If they are bad, drink more red wine. Proceed thusly.”
― Sandra Byrd, Bon Appetit

“Many have doubts; few voice them. The silent tended to quickly condemn those honest few who air misgivings dormant deep within us all.”
― Sandra Byrd, Mist of Midnight

“I felt free this time, knowing I had a job and that I wasn't going to be graded. I could simply experiment and create. The thought occurred to me that if I always lived under the certainty of God's provision instead of the certainty of Lexi's worry, I might always feel this free.”
― Sandra Byrd, Piece de Resistance

“Her head rolled but a little way from her body, and I could see her lips still moving in silent prayer for a few moments while the blood pumped outward from the body and from the head. I was stuck firm in my place by the horror of it, jarred loose only by the clattering of Nan Zouche and Alice as they ran up the stairs with linen. I quickly leaned down and picked up her head, eyes still open and aware as the linen slipped from them, as they looked at me. I willed the bile back down my throat and forced myself to look into those eyes with love for the few moments before awareness dimmed from them.
Within seconds, she slipped away. I took the head into the smallest and finest of linens and carefully wrapped it, her blood running thickly between my fingers, under my nails, and staining my forearms as I sought to save her from any indignity.”
― Sandra Byrd, To Die For: A Novel of Anne Boleyn

“My mom would never ride an ATV,' he said. 'But you did.'

'Is that a good thing?' I asked.

He traced my lips with his fingertip. 'Yes.'

My body melted like a candy bar on the dashboard.”
― Sandra Byrd, Piece de Resistance

“There are people in the world so hungry that God cannot appear to them except in the form of bread. Mahatma Gandhi I”
― Sandra Byrd, Bon Appetit

“We should not, therefore, be afraid of testing others--or of being tested ourselves. It is only by testing, or being tested, that we understand whether the substance or the person is as it appears to be or is merely masquerading.”
― Sandra Byrd, Lady of a Thousand Treasures

“I had learned that every circumstance in life doesn't have to end happily for the Lord to provide a happy ending.”
― Sandra Byrd, A Lady in Disguise

“Like herbs in a pestle, life steadily ground out the essence of those who did not have access to comforts.”
― Sandra Byrd, A Lady in Disguise

“None of us wants to see the truth of what is right in front of us, do they? But for our protection, we must not sugar-coat the truth. We must have the courage to see people for what they are.”
― Sandra Byrd, A Lady in Disguise

“left my box of cubicle gear in the trunk, stashed like a dead body. I pasted on a smile and walked into the house. My mother was just hanging up the phone and looked exultant. “Guess what?” she said.”
― Sandra Byrd, Let Them Eat Cake

“I know, the little kids came with their mommies,” Colleen said. “I'm glad we're old enough to come alone.” She could still hear Colleen,”
― Sandra Byrd, Secret Sisters: Volume One

“Under no circumstances can the food be omitted.”
― Sandra Byrd, Bon Appetit

“reprimanded”
― Sandra Byrd, Secret Sisters: Volume One

“What they had most feared had happened, and yet what lay ahead was a wonderful plan they could not have imagined on their own. God had things well under control.”
― Sandra Byrd, Let Them Eat Cake

“When she opened her eyes, they were drawn downward, but they still stared into the mirror. Halfway down Lucy’s reflection, just across her chest, was the cross Claudette had stuck onto the mirror on Tuesday.

She traced the cross on her own chest; it landed right across her heart. Instead of making an X across her heart as she normally did when she made a promise, she traced the cross. A cross across my heart. She traced the cross against her chest again. Cross my heart. God promised to never leave her. He’d stick by her no matter what.

“Cross my heart,” she whispered. “For when I’m scared.”
― Sandra Byrd, Cross My Heart

“burrito,”
― Sandra Byrd, Secret Sisters: Volume Two

“So you see, Tess, this is really the story about God, the brave, and his love for his bride, you. He gave everything he had for you, including that which he loves the most, Jesus. Not because you do anything great, but because he loves you exactly as you are. That's why he will forgive you, and you can trust him with your whole life and be his friend forever. Isn't this a neat story? I heard it last Sunday night.” Tess”
― Sandra Byrd, Secret Sisters: Volume One

“grandma”
― Sandra Byrd, Secret Sisters: Volume Two

“I've come back for you, my love, my life. Let me look at you, keep you, never let go of you.”
― Sandra Byrd, A Lady in Disguise

“French Onion Soup Ingredients: 3 lbs onions, sliced into thin rings 2 bay leaves 1 tsp dried thyme 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut in half 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1/4 cup dry white wine 6 cups beef stock 1/2 day-old baguette 3 tsp butter Onion salt or powder 1 cup grated Gruyere cheese Directions: Cook onions, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and half the butter in a large, heavy pot over moderate heat, uncovered, stirring frequently until onions are very soft and deep golden brown, about 45 minutes. It’s okay if the bottom of the pan browns, as long as it doesn’t burn. The brown “stuff” on the bottom of the pan is the fond, and having lots of it will make your soup taste richer. If it seems as though it may start to brown, turn down the heat. Once the onions are browned and you have lots of fond, add flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add wine and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add stock and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. While soup simmers, put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350º F. Cut the baguette into large cubes and toss with the remaining butter and onion salt to taste. Arrange bread in a single layer on a large baking sheet and toast, turning once, until golden brown, about 15 minutes. They’ll be like large, slightly soft croutons. Remove from oven. Preheat broiler. Put 4 ovenproof soup crocks on a cookie sheet. Discard bay leaves from soup and divide soup among crocks, then top each crock with croutons. Sprinkle Gruyere to cover tops of crocks. Broil 4-5 inches from heat until cheese is melted and bubbly, 1-2 minutes.”
― Sandra Byrd, Bon Appetit

“Gummy Worm”
― Sandra Byrd, Secret Sisters: Volume Two

“. . man he made and for him built Magnificent this world, and earth his seat, Him lord pronounced; and, Oh indignity! Subjected to his service angel-wings, And flaming ministers to watch and tend Their earthly charge: Of these the vigilance I dread; and, to elude, thus wrapped in mist Of midnight vapor glide obscure, and pry In every bush and brake, where hap may find The serpent sleeping; in whose mazy folds To hide me, and the dark intent I bring. —PARADISE LOST, JOHN MILTON”
― Sandra Byrd, Mist of Midnight

“her backpack”
― Sandra Byrd, Secret Sisters: Volume Two

“favorably”
― Sandra Byrd, Secret Sisters

“All little lambs need a shepherd.”
― Sandra Byrd, Daisy Chains

“developed”
― Sandra Byrd, Secret Sisters: Volume Two