My grandmother raised five children during the Depression by herself. At 50, she threw her sewing machine into the back of a pickup truck and drove from North Dakota to California. She was a real survivor, so that's my stock. That's how I want my kids to be too.
Interpretation
This quote reflects the strength and resilience of the author's grandmother as a role model for perseverance and self-sufficiency in challenging times.
Michelle Pfeiffer's quote emphasizes the incredible strength and determination of her grandmother, who raised five children alone during the economic hardships of the Great Depression. It highlights her fierce independence and survival spirit, serving as an inspirational example for Pfeiffer herself and a guiding principle for how she hopes to raise her own children, instilling in them resilience and the ability to overcome hardships.
In practice
In a speech about overcoming challenges, I might reference this quote to inspire others to be steadfast in the face of adversity.
Contention in our families drives the Spirit of the Lord away. It also drives many of our family members away. Contention ranges from a hostile spoken word to worldwide conflicts. The scriptures tell us that "Only by pride cometh contention".
There are people who are just suicidal, regardless. They are built to self-destruct. It seems, in my family, like a virus that's resistant to any kind of help or care or medication.
I still vividly remember the moment I let go of an embrace with my daughter on her college campus - that, in her opinion, probably lasted far too long. I left the most precious thing in my life in the care of an institution, and that's a very hard thing to do.
My children give me a great sense of wonder. Just to see them develop into these extraordinary human beings.
~Sometimes, when I want to take on the world, I try to remember that it's just as important to sit down and ask my son how he's feeling or talk to him about life.~
Dads are not a risk to be managed, but a resource to be used for the benefit of the whole family.
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