Desi

“When you are lucky enough to have grandchildren, nothing is more important than love and laughter.”
― Gordon Roddick

“There is no greater remedy for the heart, nor sweeter comedy for the soul, than the company of an old friend.”
― Bhuwan Thapaliya, Safa Tempo: Poems New & Selected

“This verse is a powerful example of modeling both glimmers and resourcing for believers. It’s vital we remember that we have a God who can hold and honor both our lament and our joy. We don’t and shouldn’t shame uncomfortable emotions (like sadness, anger, despair, confusion). We know we have a God who asks us to “weep with those who weep” (Romans 12:15, ESV). But as we look at the Philippians passage, we see that we are also invited to honor and cultivate emotions that bring us comfort. They’re just as important.”
― Aundi Kolber, Strong like Water: Finding the Freedom, Safety, and Compassion to Move through Hard Things--and Experience True Flourishing

“Don’t wait until you’re sixty-three and lying on a therapist’s couch,” I tell her. “Tell me what I’m doing wrong now … Have the conversation with me while we still have time to fix it!”
― Plum Johnson, They Left Us Everything: A Memoir