Together Forever Quotes

“So you're saying that sometimes it takes courage to stop living in the shadows and move into the sunshine?' His question was genuine and warm.
She exhaled her relief. 'Yes.”
― Jody Hedlund, Together Forever

“I think the mission of the Society is a noble one and I'm glad of the small part I can play in giving children a wholesome life away from the vices of the city.”
― Jody Hedlund, Together Forever

“No, buddy. I won’t be mad. In fact, I’m mighty happy God brought you to the perfect family in His perfect timing just like we prayed for.”
― Jody Hedlund, Together Forever

“So you’re saying that sometimes it takes courage to stop living in the shadows and move into the sunshine?”
― Jody Hedlund, Together Forever

“I can hate and blame myself forever. That’s actually the easy thing to do. What takes strength is to finally forgive myself and make peace with what happened. No, I won’t ever forget about them, but I can’t continue to live in the shadow of my mistakes.”
― Jody Hedlund, Together Forever

“Always remember, our responsibility is to God for these children. We bear in mind One died for them as for the children of the rich and happy.”
― Jody Hedlund, Together Forever

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― Jody Hedlund, Together Forever

“I pray that in reading this story, not only have you gained greater insights and a different perspective of the orphan train movement, but that you're also been encouraged to know God is present in our weakest moments. He doesn't necessarily promise to give us courage of a lion or to make everything perfect. But He does promise that His strength is available and that His power will rest upon us. Perhaps that strength will be just enough to get out of bed for another difficult day. Or perhaps it will be just enough to face the illness or hurt or heartache we bear.
We can rest assured it will always be just enough. His strength is made perfect in our weakness. May His power rest on you today and always as you move forward each tiny step with His courage.”
― Jody Hedlund, Together Forever

“The children need us for just a little while,' Drew continued. 'We're like a train conductor - there to help them during part of their journey, this transition from one destination to the next. But we were never meant to have a permanent place in their lives.”
― Jody Hedlund, Together Forever

“His heart swelled with fondness for this young woman before him, at her ability not only to put up with his playfulness but to go along with it, even seeming to enjoy herself. He couldn't remember a time when any other person, much less a woman, had accepted him so readily for who he was and not who they expected him to be.
As he gently lowered his hat onto her head, water dripped into her hair and down her face. But instead of making a fuss or being irritated, she lifted her face and beamed up at him as if he were her knight in shining armor.”
― Jody Hedlund, Together Forever

“It took more courage to love in the face of loss than to close oneself off out of fear of getting hurt.”
― Jody Hedlund, Together Forever

“What takes strength is to finally forgive myself and make peace with what happened. No, I won't ever forget about them, but I can't continue to live in the shadow of my mistakes.”
― Jody Hedlund, Together Forever

“But don't you think sometimes it takes even greater courage to accept our losses? And not just accept them, but move on and continue to live?”
― Jody Hedlund, Together Forever

“She didn't have to let the difficult situations take away her joy. God could help her walk through the hardships so she could find new strength and joy on the other side”
― Jody Hedlund, Together Forever

“She didn't have to let the difficult situations take away her joy. God cou8ld help her walk through the hardships so she could find new strength and joy on the other side”
― Jody Hedlund, Together Forever

“Drew's prayer was so personal and sincere that Marianne at once sensed God's presence in a way she hadn't in a long time. From the peace that emanated around Drew, she knew God was listening to him and that he was a righteous man.”
― Jody Hedlund, Together Forever

“God's pretty good about working things out, ain't He?”
― Jody Hedlund, Together Forever

“Don't forget when your burdens grow heavy, that God is walking alongside you, waiting for you to cast your cares upon Him.”
― Jody Hedlund, Together Forever

“He was free. All he had to do was let go of the chains.”
― Jody Hedlund, Together Forever

“God wasn't about to listen to her prayers, much less answer them. She'd sinned too often, displeased H I'm too many times.”
― Jody Hedlund, Together Forever