It's hard to be responsible, adult and sensible all the time. How good it is to have a sister whose heart is as young as your own.
A dog wakens your heart to joy and companionship.
For the sake of the sons - and even for the son's future wives - a woman must keep a part of her mind and heart entirely for herself. Every family is better off with a wife and mother who can astonish and occasionally dewilder.
Give a pup a home and a little love and he will give you his heart forever.
Medicines may be necessary. Flowers lift the heart. But your smile is the best restorative of all.
Loss leaves us empty - but learn not to close your heart and mind in grief. Allow life to replenish you. When sorrow comes it seems impossible - but new joys wait to fill the void.