Friday, November 12, 2010

Katie Kirkpatrick Godwin

At her high school graduation, as co-valedictorian of her graduating class, she had this to say:


"Life is a fragile chain of experiences held together by love. If there could be only one thing in life to learn, it would be to love.
"If only you can love enough, you will be the happiest and most powerful person in the world."


She wasn't sick when she said those words.  Perhaps I am late to this story [2005] but this puts life into perspective in so many ways.  As sad as it is - it does bring hope.


I feel like I could conquer the world ... if just for a moment.
Thank you Mrs. Godwin.

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh man--I love that quote, and it's giving me the shivers. I couldn't agree with it more.

BB said...

True true true! Good saying.

Jumble Mash said...

That's a great quote. Its so true, too.

Anonymous said...

Okay, I have tears streaming down my face right now - thank you for sharing that story - it doesn't matter if it was 2005, its still as poignant today.

Hugs Skippy!

Jeannie said...

She was certainly wise beyond her years.

Khadra said...

amazing. happy and sad all at once.

Southhamsdarling said...

Lovely quote, and so true.

ANichols.Too said...

i agree, wonderful quote