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  • Love comes in many forms

    Love comes in many forms

    My love, Betty, having a Sunday afternoon nap.

  • Courage

    Courage

    “Courage isn’t about accomplishing something it’s about overcoming fear, doubt, and the unknown to accomplish something.” – Amanda Ricks

  • Lovers and enemies

    Lovers and enemies

    “Lovers like enemies, can come and go. But a friend can be forever. Someone to hold your hand, wipe your tears, and always listen with care.” – Amanda Ricks

  • Will you stay tonight?

    Will you stay tonight?

    “The whispered words were shy but expectant like an evening breeze.

    “Will you stay tonight?”

    Amanda Ricks

  • Fall in love with you

    Fall in love with you

    I hope you fall in love with who you are. I hope you leave the self doubt behind. I hope you realize that there’s a reason you are here, you’re needed exactly as you are.” – Amanda Ricks

  • Lonely hearts

    Lonely hearts

    “Lonely hearts cry in the quiet. Aching for the noise of friendship,” – Amanda Ricks

  • Being open minded

    Being open minded

    I think, “Being open minded and always willing to learn are perhaps the most attractive attributes a person can have.” – Amanda Ricks

  • To bear witness

    To bear witness

    “Most people don’t need solutions or answers. They need us to bear witness to their stories. To help them hold the pain, listen, and care.” – Amanda Ricks

  • Cry those tears my friend

    Cry those tears my friend

    Cry those tears my friend. Let them go. Let them wash over you, cleaning your heart from all the hardships they made you endure.” – Amanda Ricks

  • Like a stage

    Like a stage

    “Sometimes life can feel like a stage where you play out skits directed by an unseen audience. Some only stay a moment but others too long, trapping you in a story you don’t belong.” – Mandy Ricks

  • Maybe

    Maybe

    “Maybe people come back into our lives because they weren’t meant to leave.” – Amanda Ricks