If Not for You Quotes

“Ellie,” Phillip added forcefully. “Sit down and keep your mouth closed for once in your life. Our daughter loves a good man.”
― Debbie Macomber, If Not for You

“We don’t have a pedigree, but we have big hearts, determination, and guts. The Carney family is grounded and there’s a lot of love.”
― Debbie Macomber, If Not for You

“one of the saddest things in life is to die with the music still inside us. There’s tremendous talent in Peter that has been long denied. When I knew him, he was one of the most promising artists in college. His work was praised by staff and students alike. His potential was breathtaking.”
― Debbie Macomber, If Not for You

“I once read that during the Civil War women of the south would soak these cloth buttons in perfume and then sew them into the collars of their men’s shirts. That way the scent was a constant reminder of their loved ones waiting for them at home.”
― Debbie Macomber, If Not for You

“The mushrooms were grown in the shadow of the Washington rainforest, hand-picked by altar boys.”
― Debbie Macomber, If Not for You

“A Girl’s Guide to Moving On”
― Debbie Macomber, If Not for You

“She’d allowed her sister to steal her joy.”
― Debbie Macomber, If Not for You

“then we fail to be wise.”
― Debbie Macomber, If Not for You

“Sam,” Beth said, as she placed her hand on his arm. Looking at him, her eyes were full of love. “This is the Christmas surprise I mentioned. That beautiful young girl with that gift for music is your daughter, Luci.”
― Debbie Macomber, If Not for You

“The gathering with Sam and Beth’s parents had gone relatively well,”
― Debbie Macomber, If Not for You

“Beth’s father waited until he had everyone’s attention and then instructed them to join hands. He bowed his head. Sam did as well, although he had no idea what had concerned both of the women in the other man’s life. “Good friends,” Phillip said, “good meat. Good God, let’s eat.”
― Debbie Macomber, If Not for You

“when we fail to be kind and loving, then we fail to be wise.”
― Debbie Macomber, If Not for You