“We are each many people in a lifetime. We slip through versions of ourselves, no more staying in place than a fast-moving river.”
―
Christine Nolfi,
The Passing Storm
“Guilt seared Rae. A child does not come naturally to deception. The art is learned through example.” ― Christine Nolfi, The Passing Storm
“my dreams won’t matter if I don’t persevere to give them substance.” ― Christine Nolfi, Treasure Me
“Qui n’avance pas, recule.” A French proverb, one of Connor’s favorites. Who does not move forward, recedes. The proverb meant that life offers us the choice to evolve and accept the changes that inevitably come. Resist those changes, and we devolve into something less—a mere shadow of our true potential.” ― Christine Nolfi, The Passing Storm
“We breathe life into our memories by celebrating those loved ones in conversation.” ― Christine Nolfi, The Passing Storm
“lowering,” ― Christine Nolfi, The Road She Left Behind
“She’d fall asleep with her head resting on his chest, the rise and fall of his breathing the perfect lullaby.” ― Christine Nolfi, Heavenscribe: Part Three
“Pride, Nella mused, is an exceptional hardship. Like carrying a block of cement on your back for all your natural-born days.” ― Christine Nolfi, The Road She Left Behind
“She did need a friend, someone capable of sifting through the wreckage of her past without casting judgment.” ― Christine Nolfi, The Road She Left Behind
“I thought people like you were the lucky ones—happy all the time.” “The things you own don’t bring happiness. In fact, owning too much stuff can get in the way. It becomes a wall between you and the people you’re supposed to love. You spend your life stacking up more possessions and more professional success. For some people, those ambitions become the central focus of their lives. The only focus.” ― Christine Nolfi, The Road She Left Behind
“A light misting of tears glistened in her eyes, but she shook them off. Her pride had always been stronger than her heart.” ― Christine Nolfi, The Road She Left Behind
“Or she let her temper at life’s irritations mask the unpredictable waves of acute sorrow.” ― Christine Nolfi, The Passing Storm
“have to worry about me.” “You’re my child, Rae. I’d protect you from life’s hardships if I could. Don’t let grief make you old before you really start living.” ― Christine Nolfi, The Passing Storm
“It’s the danger of innocence. You can’t account for the ugliness in the world. Not if you’ve never experienced it firsthand.” ― Christine Nolfi, The Passing Storm
“mayor’s fundraiser were bright orange and as big as index cards. They were also sequentially numbered. “Blossom, they’ll know if we take one.” Tyler leafed through the stack.” ― Christine Nolfi, Second Chance Grill
“Sometimes we must take the smallest step before finding the courage to leap.” “Frances,” ― Christine Nolfi, Sweet Lake
“Use this time well, little mother. The minutes hurry away from us. They will not return, even if you try to call them back.” ― Christine Nolfi, Heavenscribe: Part Three
“Every action brings a reaction.” ― Christine Nolfi, Heavenscribe: Part Three
“insouciance. “You’re not the only one who’s put in a long” ― Christine Nolfi, Four Wishes
“Guilt seared Rae. A child does not come naturally to deception. The art is learned through example.” ― Christine Nolfi, The Passing Storm
“my dreams won’t matter if I don’t persevere to give them substance.” ― Christine Nolfi, Treasure Me
“Qui n’avance pas, recule.” A French proverb, one of Connor’s favorites. Who does not move forward, recedes. The proverb meant that life offers us the choice to evolve and accept the changes that inevitably come. Resist those changes, and we devolve into something less—a mere shadow of our true potential.” ― Christine Nolfi, The Passing Storm
“We breathe life into our memories by celebrating those loved ones in conversation.” ― Christine Nolfi, The Passing Storm
“lowering,” ― Christine Nolfi, The Road She Left Behind
“She’d fall asleep with her head resting on his chest, the rise and fall of his breathing the perfect lullaby.” ― Christine Nolfi, Heavenscribe: Part Three
“Pride, Nella mused, is an exceptional hardship. Like carrying a block of cement on your back for all your natural-born days.” ― Christine Nolfi, The Road She Left Behind
“She did need a friend, someone capable of sifting through the wreckage of her past without casting judgment.” ― Christine Nolfi, The Road She Left Behind
“I thought people like you were the lucky ones—happy all the time.” “The things you own don’t bring happiness. In fact, owning too much stuff can get in the way. It becomes a wall between you and the people you’re supposed to love. You spend your life stacking up more possessions and more professional success. For some people, those ambitions become the central focus of their lives. The only focus.” ― Christine Nolfi, The Road She Left Behind
“A light misting of tears glistened in her eyes, but she shook them off. Her pride had always been stronger than her heart.” ― Christine Nolfi, The Road She Left Behind
“Or she let her temper at life’s irritations mask the unpredictable waves of acute sorrow.” ― Christine Nolfi, The Passing Storm
“have to worry about me.” “You’re my child, Rae. I’d protect you from life’s hardships if I could. Don’t let grief make you old before you really start living.” ― Christine Nolfi, The Passing Storm
“It’s the danger of innocence. You can’t account for the ugliness in the world. Not if you’ve never experienced it firsthand.” ― Christine Nolfi, The Passing Storm
“mayor’s fundraiser were bright orange and as big as index cards. They were also sequentially numbered. “Blossom, they’ll know if we take one.” Tyler leafed through the stack.” ― Christine Nolfi, Second Chance Grill
“Sometimes we must take the smallest step before finding the courage to leap.” “Frances,” ― Christine Nolfi, Sweet Lake
“Use this time well, little mother. The minutes hurry away from us. They will not return, even if you try to call them back.” ― Christine Nolfi, Heavenscribe: Part Three
“Every action brings a reaction.” ― Christine Nolfi, Heavenscribe: Part Three
“insouciance. “You’re not the only one who’s put in a long” ― Christine Nolfi, Four Wishes
