Quotes by Darlene Rose

“It was my way of showing them (the Make-A-Wish Foundation and others who helped make the wish come true) my gratitude for all they did for my family. We wanted to show them how much we care.”

“It was so nice. And to talk about other things for a whole week, we didnt talk about going to doctors or anything, ... It was the most amazing week. Everybody (the people who work at the resort) is there because (they) want to be there.”

“Im glad that I was able to give them something, ... They gave my family so much.”

“Thats exactly what they did -- made (our) wish come true, ... I am just so thankful. And I met tremendously wonderful people through this.”

“As women of color, we have to make people understand not only what our skills and capabilities are, but what your aspirations are and what you want to achieve,”

“[The party, which had to be postponed from Aug. 26 (Jennas birthday) to the following Wednesday,] went wonderfully, ... We talked, looked at pictures (of the trip) and Jenna and I handed out thank-you cards. And, we all cried.”

“I think its a fine uniform, but we have chosen not to use that style.”

“That whole feeling that society is showing our children that sex appeal is something that they need to be aware of.”

“We should be proud of all of our groups, theyre great and thats what we should be focusing on.”