I remember Mom always telling me that all in all in the end the only one you really have is God.

- Kayla Mueller

I find God in the suffering eyes reflected in mine. If this is how you are revealed to me, this is how I will forever seek you.

- Kayla Mueller

The sun doesn't determine the brightness of the day, you do.

- Kayla Mueller

I have been shown in darkness, light, and have learned that even in prison, one can be free. I am grateful. I have come to see that there is good in …

- Kayla Mueller

The gardener knows how to turn garbage into compost. Therefore our anger, sadness, and fear is the best compost for our compassion.

- Kayla Mueller

A true friend sticks with you through thick and thin no matter what.

- Kayla Mueller

I've learned that selflessness is a practice, not a place; a journey much more than a destination.

- Kayla Mueller

I have been shown in darkness, light [and] have learned that, even in prison, one can be free.

- Kayla Mueller

This really is my life's work, to go where there is suffering.

- Kayla Mueller