A walk in the park, a picnic, a bike ride, a museum visit, a ride through the country on a sunny day, conversation over tea in a cozy cafe'.

I am not always right.

I must look beyond myself in order to see.

Being a good communicator doesn't mean only that I clearly portray what's on my mind; it means that I seek to clearly understand what's on the other person's mind as well.

Listening doesn't mean just hearing the words spoken, but understanding the speaker's heart.

A man treasures a woman who honors and respects him.

A woman honors and respects a man who treats her like a lady.

Life is too short to stay angry.

There is always enough time to stop and give eye contact, a gentle touch on the shoulder, and a warm smile.

Three priceless gifts for anyone you love: truly listening, words of appreciation, and grace for mistakes.

Accept people for who they are, not for who you wish they would be.

Being entrusted with a very special gift from God that must be used to bring us closer to Himself, and to enable us to offer His love and grace to others.

I am going to walk in my new-found commitment to put aside worthless concerns and enjoy my life to the fullest, make others' feelings and needs more important than my own, and enjoy my children all I can before they grow up.

"Where sin abounded, grace did much more abound." I am empowered by the reminder that God is bigger than I am!!!!!

Superficiality and pretense are okay in some situations, but when it comes to true friendships and meaningful relationships, being real is the only option.