Quotes from Taya Kyle

I would like my kids to go to college and be exposed to the real world and to make their own decisions and find their own path instead of sending them somewhere where they would be creatively conditioned for one life path or another.

There's a consequence for everything, and that goes back to the Bible for me.

I think I've been inspired by Chris and his ability to be raw and genuine and admit flaws and let it be whatever it is. That's something I'm trying to do, too, is just be real... That way ends up being very healing with people.

I hope our people hold tight to the notion that we do not have to be a fear-ridden country focused on restrictions, but rather that we remain the land of the free and home of the brave.

I don't see myself in the political realm.

When the dark days come, many wonderful moments, those will all seem dead and empty to you. It will take practice and even hard work to find the joy sometimes.

There's no road map. There's no textbook on how grief works and when your heart will be open - or if it ever will.

Our main goal is to honor God and to honor this country by honoring and serving those families who serve.

We can't legislate human nature.

I'd realize it's not worth our time to worry. You do your best, and God will put the right people in your path.

When you're trained for battle, the idea is that it will be man against man.

That was essential to my journey: the ability to love children while simultaneously having your heart broken.

I think when you suffer a tremendous loss, everybody needs love and support in tangible ways. And that's what people have done for us.

In your darkest moments of despair, a friend's hand on yours will get you through the worst.

I feel like freedom of speech is one of the great things in this country and the freedom to do what you feel is right.

I don't move away from grief, rather through it.

I think that God prepared me for Chris's death in some ways, because I've seen other people lose their spouses. I've known for a long time that life isn't fair.

Sometimes you will think you can't take it another day. But if you hang in there, one step at a time, you will be able to accomplish more than you ever imagine.

The blessing is that my kids have a lot of strong men and strong marriages around them, so I feel like they are getting what they need as far as role modeling. So I don't feel the pressure for them.

I can tell you that my family in the absolute worst of times has seen the absolute best in people. And, that has given us more strength than could ever imagine.

For people who grew up hunting, especially war veterans, shooting often settled the mind. It was something that required full concentration, and therefore took you away from your troubles, at least for a short time.

I'm extremely grateful to all the first responders, veterans and their families for all their sacrifices.

I'm not a fan of people romanticizing their loved ones in death.

My hope for this country is that we remain a people who value freedom, who have the courage to face the realities with faithful hearts instead of anxious ones.