“Avery and Zib might have stayed where they were, watching the stranger dwindle in the distance. They might have chosen to run, to seek other ways of warming themselves, for they were both reasonably cautious children with no interest in breaking their parents' hearts. But they were cold, and they were wet, and the Up-and-Under had a way of wearing such caution away, a little bit at a time, replacing them with curiosity and the quiet conviction that sometimes, the right thing was to follow.” KidsTrustCautionStrangersJourneysStranger DangerLost ChildrenTrusting Strangers Book:Over the Woodward Wall Source: Over the Woodward Wall
“God whispered, "You endured a lot. For that I am truly sorry, but grateful. I needed you to struggle to help so many. Through that process you would grow into who you have now become. Didn't you know that I gave all my struggles to my favorite children? One only needs to look at the struggles given to your older brother Jesus to know how important you have been to me.” LifeYearsGodPainFaithHopeLostAnswersHealingSilenceCompassionAcceptingGraceJourneyTearsSorrowLivingEmpathyLonelyMercyAbuseShameIllnessInsightMoodTrialsRejectionGossipJobIgnoredCryingIntrospectionHumiliationMisunderstandingSexual AbuseStrugglesBulliedGod S LoveHackingGod S PlanLonlinessWrong ChoicesMental AbusePhysical AbuseDefamationSelf EvaluationMisdiagnosisLoss Of FaithLoss Of FamilyCyberbullyingEmptynessAutoimmune DiseaseSpiritual AbuseTsloamaTo LiveFeeling DeeplyLoss Of DignityLost ChildrenLoss Of HealthLoss Of Time Author:Shannon L. Alder