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Dash of Sass: Whatever You’re Facing Today, Tomorrow Is On Its Way

December 1, 201521 CommentsMandy Hale

I have a dear friend going through a big heartbreak right now…and this morning she texted me “How is it possible for this to still hurt me so horribly?” And I texted her back: “It hurts because you’re human, and because you were vulnerable with someone who didn’t value your heart and THAT’S NOT ON YOU…” And you know what? It also hurts because she’s stuck in the Today of it all. The newness of … » Read More

Dash of Sass: Changes & Transitions

April 9, 201530 CommentsMandy Hale

I found this quote of mine on another quote page and wanted to share it with you guys today because I feel strongly that this is a season of transition, not just for me but for lots of people. Someone told me yesterday: “I get excited when I see people who are broken because I know the size of the breakthrough that’s coming” and that really inspired me. I don’t know what you’re going through … » Read More

Where I Was on 9/11

September 11, 201313 CommentsMandy Hale

“Love is an abstract noun, something nebulous. And yet love turns out to be the only part of us that is solid, as the world turns upside down and the screen goes black.” ~Martin Amis

I was supposed to go to a women’s prayer meeting that morning at the YMCA. I had been up late studying so I had decided to play hooky from the prayer meeting and sleep in a little before going to class … » Read More

The Single Woman’s Dash of Sass: You Have to Grieve It to Leave It

October 9, 2011CommentMandy Hale

Quote of the Day: “Grieving doesn’t make you imperfect. It makes you human.” ~Sarah Dessen The Single Woman Says: I think when we’re going through a loss of any kind, the tendency of the world and our friends and those around us is to tell us to “Buck up” and “Keep your chin up!” and “Dry those tears” and even “Don’t cry over anyone who … » Read More