K.A.Bylsma

“I couldn’t help the chuckle that escaped my lips. “You’re so right. I really need to say something else when people are getting my goat.” “Who’s getting your goat? You’ve got a goat?” she asked excitedly, her eyes big as saucers and her face full of expectation.”
― K.L. Shandwick, Another Life

“Wars weren't won in a day, they required diplomacy, negotiation, and tactical strategic thought. But I suspected the trickiest battles weren't fought between tough highly trained men in combat. They were those of the quick-witted mind pitched against stubborn, nine-year-old girls!!”
― K.L. Shandwick, Until Levi

“Who needs music when I have an angel in my arms? Are those harps I hear?” Grace looked at the ceiling dismissing my corny line. Pulling her snug little body close to mine with our hands held close to my heart, I pressed my cheek to hers. “I can’t dance without music,” she insisted through a giggle.”
― K.L. Shandwick, Another Life

“The only thing that stood out in my memory was when the pediatric nurse placed Layla’s semi-naked body under my T-shirt, against my skin. During those few brief minutes the hurt I felt in my heart temporarily dissipated. I sighed deeply when Layla squirmed contentedly as she soaked up my warmth when I cradled her protectively against me. Then, when I felt her little heart beating close to mine through her teeny bony chest, I choked up with the indescribable distress I felt, and my tears fell”
― K.L. Shandwick, Another Life