God repeatedly offers us reprieves,” Richard said. “The problem is we always expect to be given one more.

We don’t know what’s on the other side, but we go with trust and faith that there will be loving arms, so to speak, to nourish and protect us as we pass from one life into the next.

When life gives you a lemon, it’s time for a Cowgirl’s Prayer.” This was one of her favorite alcoholic concoctions of tequila, lime juice and lemonade.

Perhaps the beauty of life eclipses the trauma of birth.

I think if people would come together regularly they might find out they like each other. With friendship comes forgiveness.