Shipman Quotes & Sayings

Tell me about the loons," Lolly would always reply. And he would. "They mate forever, just like humans," he would tell her. "They always come home, to the same place, same lake, every year, as soon as the ice thaws. They are territorial, and mates will defend their home from other loons. Small lakes can only accommodate one pair of loons, so they are always together, and they always talk to each other. — Viola Shipman

The Dragonfly Charm

Embrace The Magic of Nature & Life Will Be Filled with Good Fortune — Viola Shipman

Life has not always been easy on her... yet she has somehow managed not only to survive but also to believe in the beauty of the world. She has remained an optimist. She has fun in this life, no matter what. I've learned that you can plan your life all you want, but you can't control it. You have to dive headfirst into it, experience its joys and pains...you have to live...and then you have to share those stories with the ones you love before its too late. — Viola Shipman

Valuing time with your family does not mean you've lost your ambition. Define success for yourself. — Claire Shipman

In the classic outline of a failed coup, the plotters had sought to oust the president without first securing the support of the military and the civil service, and without seizing the headquarters of the state broadcaster. — Tim Shipman

The Mustard Seed Charm

With Faith As Small As A Mustard Seed, Then You Can Move Mountains: Nothing Will Be Impossible — Viola Shipman

A Mother & Daughter's Love Is Never Separated — Viola Shipman

The saw made a wet, ripping sound as it tore through flesh and bone. The wounded man jerked upward, his torso coming off the table. "Damn it! Hold him!" "I'm trying," responded Rebecca. — James D. Shipman

Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience.'" He — Viola Shipman

...Andrew Feldman put £2,000 behind the bar, and [David] Cameron told a joke about a farmer inviting a new neighbour to come to his house for a party where there might be dancing, drinking and 'rough sex'. When the neighbour asks what to wear, the farmer says, 'It doesn't matter, it's only going to be you and me. — Tim Shipman

I've had an amazing life. One filled with blessings I could never have imagined.

Depressed is the last thing I am. Realistic, yes. Sad, never. — Viola Shipman

The Book Charm

Your Story Will Never End As Long As Your Chapters Are Shared — Viola Shipman

Do what makes you happy. It sounds so simple and yet it's so hard, because few of us do. We live out of fear. We live for others, their hopes and expectations. We do what makes everyone else happy. — Viola Shipman

Love is being dependent on another, in life and spirit. That's a rare blessing, isn't it?" Don — Viola Shipman

When we treat evangelism as merely one of the Christian virtues, it rarely produces much fruit. When evangelism becomes our passion as we walk day by day with Christ, it produces much fruit. — Mike Shipman

That GP was none other than Harold Shipman, who many years later would be identified as one of the most prolific serial killers in recorded history. — Linda Fairley

The Tiara Charm

You Should Always Feel Like A Queen, Even for A Day — Viola Shipman

This charm is a reminder to live a life in which you become a person of many dimensions. Only that way will you become a whole, happy person. — Viola Shipman

The Ice Cream Cone Charm

You Will Never Work A Day Once You Discover A Passion That Makes Your Life Rich & Sweet — Viola Shipman

The only things we can control are our happiness, our destiny, our impact on others. Rest is up to God. — Viola Shipman

You must remember, unhappiness can consume you entirely, without you realizing. Happiness is a choice. — Viola Shipman

It's up to us to remember how multifaceted we are and to celebrate all those odd little angles we have which make us who we are. — Viola Shipman

The Puzzle Piece Charm

To A Life Filled with Friends Who Complete You — Viola Shipman

When we are eager to be shy and humble about our accomplishments, we lose confidence in our abilities. — Claire Shipman

Draw outside the lines! Make the sky purple instead of blue! That's what it looks like to dreamers! — Viola Shipman

Having talent isn't merely about being competent; confidence is actually a part of that talent. — Claire Shipman

The Sewing Machine Charm

To A Life Bound by Family, The Thread That Ties Us All Together — Viola Shipman

It's not about being religious. It's about knowing that life and the world are way too intricate to just end like this." He — Viola Shipman

There's only one way to tackle life, enjoy a day at the beach, and jump into a Great Lake: Headfirst! — Viola Shipman

The Kite Charm

For A Life Filled with High-Flying Fun, Play with the Wonder of A Child — Viola Shipman

There are two sorts of political communications operators in this business. There are people who see the population as they would like them to be, and there are people who see the population, ruthlessly, as they actually are. There is the wishful-thinking element, and there is the winning element. — Tim Shipman

What wish did you grant me?" Lolly asked. "I can't tell you," the little girl said very seriously. "But if you believe, it will come true. — Viola Shipman

You can't schedule fun, and you can't put it off for the future. At some point, you just have to say to heck with everything and dive in headfirst. — Viola Shipman

The Loon Charm

To A Life Filled with A Love Whose Voice Always Calls You Home — Viola Shipman

The Hot Air Balloon Charm

Life Can Be Filled with Adventure If You Let Yourself Soar — Viola Shipman

The Shooting Star Charm

To Be Lucky in Love, You Must First Believe in Miracles — Viola Shipman

The morning light shimmered through the trees and gave the lake an otherworldly hue. Everything in summer Michigan seemed to have a soft shimmer to it, as though God had hung gauze over the sky and softly scattered glitter on all His creations. — Viola Shipman

The worst thing in the world is to have regrets. You will always have a few, but they shouldn't be ones that keep you up at night. — Viola Shipman

Girls leave school crammed full of interesting historical facts and elegant Spanish subjunctives, so proud of their ability to study hard and get the best grades. But somewhere between the classroom and the cubicle, the rules change and they don't understand it. They slam into a world of work that doesn't reward them for perfect spelling and exquisite manners. — Katty Kay

The Snowflake Charm

Be As Unique As A Snowflake: Embrace All Your Dimensions — Viola Shipman

Pablo Picasso once said, "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up." Lauren — Viola Shipman

Think less. Take action. Be authentic. — Claire Shipman

Arden had learned in journalism school, however, that there were three kinds of readers: Ones who always opened a book or magazine to page one, and started from the beginning; readers who always read the last page first (Arden could never understand those readers); and readers who randomly opened to a page somewhere in the middle to gauge their interest. I — Viola Shipman

Life, on confidence, is an extraordinary and powerful thing — Claire Shipman

She smiled... and let loose a happy scream that seemed to release decades of insecurity, unhappiness, obsessiveness and worry. — Viola Shipman

I hear my family's voices in the jangling of my charms. — Viola Shipman

I didn't just see fireworks, I felt them. I felt like I'd eaten a million lightning bugs when I was with him. He made my soul brighter, and that's all you can ask for when you're in love. — Viola Shipman

Take a cup of love Add a dash of care Mix with kindness Add a bit of patience Top it off with faith Sprinkle liberally with understanding Share with everyone you meet — Viola Shipman