Arthur Ashe, the legendary Wimbledon player was dying of AIDS which he got due to infected blood he received during a heart surgery in 1983. From world over, he received letters from his fans, one of which conveyed: ‘Why does GOD have to select you for such a bad disease’?

Do you know a heart that hungers
For a word of love and cheer?
There are many such about us;
It may be that one is near.

Sometimes, we are in love in the idea of falling in love.
Loving the illusion of having or missing someone.
It’s alright to feel happy through other people,
but don’t get dependent on achieving happiness by being with someone.

Don’t shield yourself from pain, never fear pain either. Face whatever it is that comes your way.
Don’t be afraid to stumble and fall, to cry and get hurt. Dread not those helpless moments,
when you can’t even fight your tears back, and all you can do is stare at something and let time pass.

The important thing in life is not to be bitter over life’s difficulties.
We should learn to let go of the past and recognize that everyday won’t be sunny…

I’m giving you a part of my friendship not because you deserve it.
But I guess, it already belongs to you.

Sometimes in life, we tend to run so fast that we don’t notice God is running with us.
We only notice Him when we fall, yet He stops, carries us and says, “Finish the race my child.”

Learn to love with all your heart and accept the unlovable side of others.
For anyone can love a rose, but only a great heart can include the thorns.

My Mother, my friend so dear
Throughout my life you’re always near.
A tender smile to guide my way
You’re the sunshine to light my day.

The values you’ve taught,
the care you’ve given,
and the wonderful love you’ve shown,
have enriched my life
in more ways than I can count.