Gabriel's Promise Quotes

“Behold, thou art fair, my love; behold, thou art fair.” And I will never see anything on this side of Heaven more beautiful than you.”
― Sylvain Reynard, Gabriel's Promise

“Focus on the present and don’t let your worries about the future rob you of your joy.”
― Sylvain Reynard, Gabriel's Promise

“We will never be lost, so long as we have each other.”
― Sylvain Reynard, Gabriel's Promise

“Since when do you drive so slowly?” she teased. “Since everything I love is in this car.”
― Sylvain Reynard, Gabriel's Promise

“What are the deadly sins again?” “Pride, envy, wrath, sloth, avarice, gluttony, and lust.”
― Sylvain Reynard, Gabriel's Promise

“Time, love, and support—that is the core of being a parent.”
― Sylvain Reynard, Gabriel's Promise

“When my granddaughter is fussy, I can hold her. When Rachel is grieving, I can comfort her. When my son and his wife need an extra pair of hands or an expression of support, I will be with them. Time, love, and support—that is the core of being a parent.”
― Sylvain Reynard, Gabriel's Promise

“I’ve spent hours reflecting on my loss. But also hours remembering happy times. And the conclusion I’ve come to is that the best thing we can do for one another is to be present and to be loving.”
― Sylvain Reynard, Gabriel's Promise

“There’s freedom in acceptance. I realize everything has changed and I’ve tried to adjust my outlook accordingly. But I still grieve her. I grieve the loss of her and what might have been. And as time goes by and the grief fades but doesn’t quite disappear, I’ve learned not to fight it. I lost the love of my life, and I will always feel her loss.”
― Sylvain Reynard, Gabriel's Promise

“Parenting is a commitment. You promise to love your children, no matter what. You promise to keep them safe. You promise to provide for them, to teach them, and to guide them. And with God’s grace, a lot of patience, and hard work, you keep your promises.”
― Sylvain Reynard, Gabriel's Promise

“The poet in him reflected on the strange course of events that had taken him from the depths of despair to the heights of blessedness.”
― Sylvain Reynard, Gabriel's Promise

“We loved you since before you were born,” he whispered. “We were so excited you were coming.”
― Sylvain Reynard, Gabriel's Promise