Tiffany

“Like the trees, his roots went deep, and I daydreamed that if he wrapped me in his arms, he could safely tuck me away within his branches and hide me from the world. He was shaken by nothing. He feared noting.”
― Colleen Houck, Tiger's Promise

“There's no denying that I loved him and still do, but there are lots of things to be happy about. The Ocean Teacher said that the purpose of life is to be happy. The Divine Weaver told me not to become disheartened when the pattern doesn't suit. She said I should wait and watch and be patient and devoted.
The threads of my life are all tangled and jumbled up. I don't know if I'll ever get them straightened out. The fabric of my existence is pretty ugly right now. All I can do is hold onto my faith, believing that someday I'll see the light of that bright star again.”
― Colleen Houck, Tiger's Quest

“Apparently he took my advice. He shoved me face-first into a boulder. It broke my nose.”
― Colleen Houck, Tiger's Destiny

“Any creature, even one as unassuming as a fish, can become something mighty. When they courageously endure their trials, they meet their destiny.”
― Colleen Houck, Tiger's Promise