Let me tell you, he is the hole in my heart. His loss is my scar. But let me tell you something, his memory drives me forward every single day of my life.

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"Don’t ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own."

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"Grief and resilience live together."

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"The fact is, with every friendship you make and every bond of trust you establish, you are shaping the image of America projected to the rest of the world."

- Michelle Obama

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"Success isn’t about how much money you make; it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives."

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"Your story is what you have, what you will always have. It is something to own."

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"When trust is betrayed, dreams shattered, hearts broken and broken again, when we want justice and need mercy, when our fists clench and our tears flow, when we need to know what to hold onto and what to let go of, we can always remember Him. Life is not as cruel as it can sometimes seem. His infinite compassion can help us find our way, truth, and life [see John 14:6]."

- Elder Gerrit W. Gong

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"This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life."

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"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."

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"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

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"Moving on doesn’t mean you forget about things. It just means you have to accept what’s happened and continue living."

- Erza Scarlet

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