Appalachian Song Quotes

“Livin’ life ain’t about seein’ and doin’. It’s about lovin’ and takin’ care of those who’ve been put in your path. God gave us this land to tend, just like he says in the Good Book. I don’t need to travel the world to find satisfaction with the life he’s given me.”
― Michelle Shocklee, Appalachian Song

“Tryin' to outrun pain in this life is useless. It always catches up to you, no matter how far you run. Numbin' it don't work either. Seems to me facin' our fears is the best way to move forward. You wouldn't want to live with regret.”
― Michelle Shocklee, Appalachian Song

“I whispered. “I’m scared God’s gonna take my baby the way he took Rhoda’s. I done wrong, but my baby ain’t done nothin’. Rhoda’s boy was so small and helpless. How could God do that to him?” Bertie held me the way I’d held Rhoda. “God’s ways aren’t our ways, child. Sometimes it’s impossible for us to understand why things like this happen. Other times, he makes it clear. Like when there’s somethin’ not quite right with the baby.” She sighed. “But as hard as it is to accept, we have to trust that God knows best.”
― Michelle Shocklee, Appalachian Song

“God’s ways aren’t our ways, child. Sometimes it’s impossible for us to understand why things like this happen. Other times, he makes it clear. Like when there’s somethin’ not quite right with the baby.” She sighed. “But as hard as it is to accept, we have to trust that God knows best.”
― Michelle Shocklee, Appalachian Song

“God had been faithful. Through the silent, lonely years when it seemed he wasn’t listening. Through the pain and sadness, wondering why things had to happen the way they did. He was there, all along, preparing this day. Reminding each of them he was a good, good Father, adopting everyone who believes in Christ into his family where all would be loved and cherished for eternity.”
― Michelle Shocklee, Appalachian Song

“Bertie’s lips puckered, and she narrowed her gaze on him. “Tryin’ to outrun pain in this life is useless. It always catches up to you, no matter how far you run. Numbin’ it don’t work either. Seems to me facin’ our fears is the best way to move forward. You wouldn’t want to live with regret.”
― Michelle Shocklee, Appalachian Song