Tender Mercies Quotes

“Then color me slow, because it feels like now, while I agree with you, I’m more patient than I used to be, a little better at keeping my mouth shut than when I was younger, more apt to be forgiving of others and less judgmental. But I feel like every day we’re not together is a day I can’t get back and a day that’s wasted.”
― Jessie Gussman, Tender Mercies

“wanted. Some things never change.” “Our lives aren’t getting any longer. Every second that expires is one we’ll never get back.”
― Jessie Gussman, Tender Mercies

“I know. And I can’t deny that it made me feel good that someone was going to stick up for me. It made me confident. Even though that incident opened my eyes in some ways, I felt like no matter what I did, my mom was in my corner. I knew she’d go to bat for me, although I also knew that if I was wrong, she’d let me face the consequences and not try to manipulate things so that I got out of punishment that I deserved.”
― Jessie Gussman, Tender Mercies

“A mother’s bond with her child is really strong,” Bev said, knowing it was true. “And Iva May loved you with her whole heart and soul.”
― Jessie Gussman, Tender Mercies

“Don’t do that. Please. We all make mistakes. I’ve made a bunch. I think, more than making mistakes, it’s how we react to them after we’ve made them, the choices we make when we’re down, that show our wisdom. Since everyone, especially in the heat of the moment, does stupid things.” “I know. I just feel like I’m old enough to know better. Old enough to have control of myself. Old enough to walk away with dignity, instead of getting down and acting just as bad, if not worse, than my ex.”
― Jessie Gussman, Tender Mercies

“You don’t fail and then quit. You fail, look at what you did wrong, make some adjustments to fix it, and then get up and try again. Day by day. Each day, you get a little better at it.”
― Jessie Gussman, Tender Mercies

“Read your Bible. That’s the secret. Reading, with the intention of letting God speak to you, letting Him show you the areas that you need to work on, and just submitting your life to Him.”
― Jessie Gussman, Tender Mercies

“Or at least, I guess we all make stupid mistakes, just admit it. Move on. Because God has a way of taking our stupid mistakes and turning them into really great lessons and even better blessings. As long as we admit that they were mistakes, repent, and turn to Him, He can make beauty out of ashes. That’s almost His specialty.” Bev”
― Jessie Gussman, Tender Mercies