Sandra Meredith

“But if, once we return to the real world of human choice, we choose to be kind and generous, that is real love.”
― Gary Chapman, The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts

“There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds.”
― Laurell K. Hamilton, Mistral's Kiss

“Encouragement requires empathy and seeing the world from your spouse's perspective. We must first learn what is important to our spouse. Only then can we give encouragement. With verbal encouragement, we are trying to communicate, "I know. I care. I am with you. How can I help?" We are trying to show that we believe in him and in his abilities. We are giving credit and praise.”
― Gary Chapman, The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate

“Noble deeds and hot baths are the best cures for depression.”
― Dodie Smith, I Capture the Castle