A Curve in the Road Quotes

“Just like the waves that keep rolling onto the beach, happiness may recede sometimes, but then it comes back. It always comes back.”
― Julianne MacLean, A Curve in the Road

“I needed to understand that maybe sometimes we go through life seeing only what we want to see.”
― Julianne MacLean, A Curve in the Road

“In that moment, I believe with all my heart that everything is going to be okay for all of us. Just like the waves that keep rolling onto the beach, happiness may recede sometimes, but then it comes back. It always comes back.”
― Julianne MacLean, A Curve in the Road

“to”
― Julianne MacLean, A Curve in the Road

“it’s”
― Julianne MacLean, A Curve in the Road

“LOVE IS A FOUR-LEGGED WORD.”
― Julianne MacLean, A Curve in the Road

“can’t protect him from pain. Pain is part of life, and we have to deal with it when it comes. But sometimes, a flicker of light can emerge from the darkest, most unexpected tragedies.”
― Julianne MacLean, A Curve in the Road

“Just make sure you ask for help when you need it and say yes when people offer. Like if a neighbor offers to mow your lawn, they want you to say yes. It makes them feel good to know they’re helping somehow. It’s just as much for them as it is for you. Let them help.” “I’m”
― Julianne MacLean, A Curve in the Road

“You’re looking at the glass half-full,” I say. “You see me as an optimist, but maybe I’m just naive. I don’t know which is better. To be blind and optimistic—to wear rose-colored glasses and allow yourself to be vulnerable—or to be realistic and cynical? To be prepared for someone to disappoint you? To have your guard up and not be taken by surprise?” Carla sits back. “Being an optimist doesn’t make you blind. A cynic can be blind too—in even worse ways. A cynic can miss out on something wonderful because they only see the dark side of it, so they steer away from a good thing because they expect it to go wrong eventually.” I’ve”
― Julianne MacLean, A Curve in the Road

“of”
― Julianne MacLean, A Curve in the Road

“Two other firefighters do a 360 around the vehicle, shining flashlights everywhere. I watch the beams sweep across the dark ravine. One of them speaks on a walkie-talkie to someone above us. I can make out his words that the patient appears to be stable.”
― Julianne MacLean, A Curve in the Road

“. Hours later, Alan and Bruce rode the bus home from school and played street hockey with some of the neighborhood kids until the sun went down. Then they cooked Kraft Dinner for themselves because Lester didn’t come home for supper. According to Alan, this wasn’t unusual. Whenever their mother was in the hospital for treatments, they looked after themselves and didn’t bother to ask their dad when he was coming home. He worked odd hours, and there were no expectations that he would be there for them as a father.”
― Julianne MacLean, A Curve in the Road

“But sometimes, a flicker of light can emerge from the darkest, most unexpected tragedies.”
― Julianne MacLean, A Curve in the Road

“also know that I can’t protect him from pain. Pain is part of life, and we have to deal with it when it comes.”
― Julianne MacLean, A Curve in the Road

“snoop through his phone contacts and messages when he’s not here to explain himself. Winston jumps up as well and waits patiently beside me with his chin on his front paws, the big plastic cone like a clown collar around his neck.”
― Julianne MacLean, A Curve in the Road

“My heart pounds like a jackhammer, and I can’t find the right words. All I can think about is what if both Alan and I had been killed. Zack’s an only child. He would have been left all alone.”
― Julianne MacLean, A Curve in the Road

“also know that I can’t protect him from pain. Pain is part of life, and we have to deal with it when it comes. But sometimes, a flicker of light can emerge from the darkest, most unexpected tragedies.”
― Julianne MacLean, A Curve in the Road

“Everything’s perfect.” I want to kick myself for using that word, because nothing’s ever perfect.”
― Julianne MacLean, A Curve in the Road

“It makes me think about how Alan behaved over the past few years. How he kept so much hidden from me. I can see now how it was possible, and I don’t like how that makes me feel.”
― Julianne MacLean, A Curve in the Road

“Intuition is a funny thing. Sometimes it’s a gut feeling, and you look around and just know something bad is about to happen. Other times, it’s elusive, and later you find yourself looking back on certain events and wondering how in the world you missed all the signals.”
― Julianne MacLean, A Curve in the Road

“You’re looking at the glass half-full,” I say. “You see me as an optimist, but maybe I’m just naive. I don’t know which is better. To be blind and optimistic—to wear rose-colored glasses and allow yourself to be vulnerable—or to be realistic and cynical? To be prepared for someone to disappoint you? To have your guard up and not be taken by surprise?” Carla sits back. “Being an optimist doesn’t make you blind. A cynic can be blind too—in even worse ways. A cynic can miss out on something wonderful because they only see the dark side of it, so they steer away from a good thing because they expect it to go wrong eventually.”
― Julianne MacLean, A Curve in the Road

“I need to beat that spiteful little devil down with a big fat Oprah stick.”
― Julianne MacLean, A Curve in the Road

“Not completely, because sometimes I still feel angry, but then I remember that he gave me you, and I’m glad I married him. I have no regrets about that.” It’s a monstrous statement, and it feels good to say it. To truly believe it. Zack”
― Julianne MacLean, A Curve in the Road

“longer. I also know that I can’t protect him from pain. Pain is part of life, and we have to deal with it when it comes. But sometimes, a flicker of light can emerge from the darkest, most unexpected tragedies.”
― Julianne MacLean, A Curve in the Road

“I think of my son. I remember him as a baby in my arms—the sweet smell of his soft head beneath my lips when I kissed him good night before setting him down in his crib.”
― Julianne MacLean, A Curve in the Road

“I remind myself that my son is no longer the little boy I used to cuddle at night when we read bedtime stories together. He’s a man now, living on his own. I’m proud of him and pleased that he’s independent, even though I miss him every day.”
― Julianne MacLean, A Curve in the Road

“that. “I know the feeling. I think it’s part of being a parent. Sometimes you just want to go hide under a rock somewhere, but you have to stay strong for your kids, to keep their world upright.”
― Julianne MacLean, A Curve in the Road

“Of course I’m happy. Why wouldn’t I be? My life is perfect. I have a job that I love, a beautiful home, a brilliant husband, and a son I’m incredibly proud of.”
― Julianne MacLean, A Curve in the Road

“CHILDREN LEFT UNATTENDED WILL BE GIVEN AN ESPRESSO AND A FREE PUPPY and LOVE IS A FOUR-LEGGED WORD.”
― Julianne MacLean, A Curve in the Road