Quotes About Family

Tell you what I'll do for you," she said, looking up at him. "When Mattie's a little older, I'll have this IUD removed. We'll get you started on your own small herd." That made him smile. "That would be nice, Vanni." "Will

extraordinary thing in the world is an ordinary man and an ordinary woman and their ordinary children. —GILBERT K. CHESTERTON

I can't do violence in front of her. She might think I'm like him. I'm not like him.

Let's get this over with," Walt blustered to Noah. "They're setting up some mighty fine-looking food back at the house and those Riordans are circling like starving dogs. I'd like to get back there while they're still sober enough to make the toasts." Noah

Whether we like it or not, the people who raise us leave an indelible mark.

this now? "I miss my mother,

Want me to do baths while you cook lasagna?" "That would be good," she said. "And please, don't forget the hard-to-get places—neck wrinkles, backs of ears, between toes. Your mother checks those things." He laughed a little emotionally. "She does, huh?" And he thought how lucky he was to have a mom like that. And now both Hannah and Matt would have one like that, too. Fussy. Committed. *

What are you doing here?" he asked, stepping toward her. "In Virgin River? I came to spend some time with my family for a while before going back to school. Uncle Walt, Vanessa and Paul, my cousin Tom—he's at basic training, soon to have leave—they're my family." "No," he said, smiling. "Here. Checking me out." "Get over yourself, I'm checking out the cabins," she said, returning the smile.

Cal hated the tinfoil periods. His father hadn't suffered continuous bouts of paranoia but when upsetting things happened in his world, he started covering things in foil to keep the radio waves from penetrating.

I retired from the army." Her eyebrows shot up. "Like my uncle!" "No, not like your uncle. Like a warrant officer, helicopter pilot. Jack said your uncle is a retired three-star. A whole different thing, kid." She grinned at him, but her cheeks took on a little flush. "Just remember, he's retired. He really isn't in charge anymore." He

I must have nodded off. How was Christmas for Paige and Preacher?" "Good," Paul said. "They have some big news. Paige is expecting." "Ah, he did it," the general said with a chuckle. "He showed up for ovulation day." Paul laughed. "He's in a lot of hot water for telling too many people about that." "Yeah, I suppose. But it's so like him, don't you think? He's so damn transparent.

Walt looked at her beautiful, shining face. Her hazel eyes glowed, her cheeks were flush with love. But looking at Shelby wasn't the startling part. One look at Luke told the rest of the story. Luke had always had that bad-boy edge, an aura of danger and a short fuse. No more. All the rough edges had been ground down and his expression was docile as a puppy. Walt just laughed as he pulled Shelby into his arms.

I think I've lost my appetite," she said. "Nah," he laughed. "I didn't do anything scary. I didn't threaten or beg. I offered help. We've had a few rough spots, but we have good rapport. Abby, I really want to be part of this. You're awful special to me. Keep eating and tell me about those fireflies you caught as a kid. Tell me about going to the lake with your family." She

A man must first govern himself ere he be fit to govern a family. —SIR WALTER RALEIGH

the best thing you can give a child you love is happy memories and a foundation they can be proud of." Something

Hannah snuggled close, putting her fingers into Vanni's mouth while she suckled. Then the suction broke with her smile. And without quite letting go of the nipple, she said, "Mama," in a very small, almost relieved voice. And Vanni began to cry. *

It is not flesh and blood but the heart which makes us fathers and sons. —JOHANN SCHILLER

It was less than thirty minutes before her cell phone chimed. She glanced at the phone and saw it was Luke. She let him go to voice mail. Next was Sean, then Patrick and finally Colin. She smiled to herself; it was nice having all five boys in the United States. She let them all leave messages. She would entertain herself later by listening to them. Really, she thought with amusement, how did they think she got to be this old without knowing anything? Pups. They were just pups. *

I'm hoping for a girl," he said. "Are you?" "I have an idea you might cut me off at two." "I'm not wild about throwing up or waddling, but I sure love carrying around a little piece of you. You're right—you make excellent babies." "We all have our special talents," he said. *

She said when you're the mother of a young woman and you don't think the boyfriend is good enough, you dare not say so or your daughter will marry him before morning.

Cocktail weenies?" he asked, holding up a little can. "Who gives cocktail weenies to a needy family?" "I mighta done that," said Hope McCrea, pushing her big black glasses up on her nose. "The can is bulging," Jack said. "Been a while since I had a yen for cocktail weenies," Hope replied, unrepentant. Jack pitched the can in the trash. "Sorry, Hope. Can't take a chance on killing anyone our first try at this.

Family not only need to consist of merely those whom we share blood, but also for those whom we'd give blood. —CHARLES DICKENS

It was this time of day that Preacher had come to regard as the magic that made his life work. Every little piece of it. He liked the act of cleaning his kitchen and never failed to feel grateful for all that was his. Had he not been here, working the place for his best friend, he would not have found Paige, and Christopher, who had become his son. He

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