“After school I tell Kate that, as much fun as it sounds, I can't go check out the cup stacking team.” SchoolTeamCup Stacking Book:The Perfect Blindside Source: The Perfect Blindside
“The truth is, Josie’s faith has grown, and mine has stayed lukewarm. She keeps trying to include me, but part of me just wants to stay in the bitter, complaining stage. In some ways, it’d easier.” GodForgivenessComplainingMoving OnBitternessBest FriendsLukewarm ChristiansCharting The CourseLeslea Wahl Book:Charting the Course Source: Charting the Course
“What was I thinking? He's been tied up for who knows how long and he's injured. I left him there alone to face two guys with guns. Some rescuer I am.” ThinkingAloneInjuryRescuer Book:The Perfect Blindside Source: The Perfect Blindside
“Why? As much fun as a hospital sounds, I'd rather spend the evening dancing with an amazing, smart, funny, interesting, beautiful girl who has the most incredible green eyes I've ever seen. Sophie, will you go to the dance with me?” ChoicesHospitalsComplimentsDance With Me Book:The Perfect Blindside Source: The Perfect Blindside
“You may have a silver medal, but I was the top scorer on my second grade team.” TeamSoccerSilverOlympicsSecond Grade Book:The Perfect Blindside Source: The Perfect Blindside
“The expression of having to pinch yourself never made sense to me—until now. Because that is precisely how I feel; everything feels so right. Perfect. And that is a feeling I haven’t experienced in a long time.” PerfectSunsetContemptLive In The MomentEverything Will Be AlrightCharting The CourseLeslea WahlNot Being Okay Book:Charting the Course Source: Charting the Course
“The truth is, Josie’s faith has grown, and mine has stayed lukewarm. She keeps trying to include me, but part of me just wants to stay in the bitter, complaining stage. In some ways, it’s easier.” ChristianBitternessEasy Way OutLukewarm ChristiansCharting The CourseLeslea WahlFinding Your Faith Book:Charting the Course Source: Charting the Course
“Why thank you, little lady,' Dan answers, sounding more like John Wayne than me. He flexes his muscles. 'Let me strap on my manly board and show you what I can really do.” MusclesMasculinityTeasingSnowboardingJohn Wayne Book:The Perfect Blindside Source: The Perfect Blindside
“That's two full days away. Maybe, if I'm not dead by then, I can still take Sophie.” DeathDanceDays Book:The Perfect Blindside Source: The Perfect Blindside