Remembering Good Memories


Flashbacks and reruns of disturbing memories can be exhausting. For those in grief, the memories can hit you unexpectedly. Time will fade the bad memories, but be sure to make a conscious effort to remember the good.


Reminisce good memories about your loved one with someone else. You may want to write down those memories. Above all, enjoy the good memories and gain strength from them.

"You were wearied by all your ways, but you would not say, 'It is hopeless.' You found renewal of your strength, and so you did not faint" (Isaiah 57:10).

Lord, renew my strength and refresh my mind with peaceful, happy memories. Amen.

Las cosas mas preciadas de la vida, no se pueden construir con la mano, ni se pueden comprar con dinero. Son las que nos da Dios....

Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael

It is on the day of the dedication of a basilica in honor of Saint Michael in the northeastern part of Rome, during the fifth century, that we celebrate the feast of the Holy Angels. "Their splendor show s us your greatness, which surpasses in goodness the whole of creation".

Our Father...

O God, in your great wisdom you have given to your angels and to your people each their proper tasks. Grant us their protection, who serve ever in your presence, through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever Amen.

"Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning" (Psalm 30:5 NKJV).

God's promises in the Bible are for you. Choose to embrace them and live them out in faith. In Psalm 30:5.

Every morning I'll say, 'Lord, what day is my joy coming? What day is my joy coming?'


Lord, I believe Your promises. May my actions be a reflection of my beliefs. Amen.

To Our Family & Friends

We are not so far from you,
Just a little way beyond;
Past the cares and past the pain,
Far past our earthly bonds.
When you feel you miss us most,
As years go drifting by;
Each memory will prove to you,
That our love will never die.
For memories are but a touch,
From the Father's gentle hand;
To heal your pain and mend your hearts,
To help you understand...
That while we left you far too soon,
We did not leave alone;
For the Father sent His angels,
To gently take us home.
Take comfort when you think of us,
Keep our love alive in your heart;
And with the warmth of each memory,
We will never be apart.

Allison Chambers Coxsey
c1999

I Thought of You Today

I thought of you today,

but that is nothing new,

I thought about you yesterday,

and the days before them too,

I think of you in silence,

I often speak your name,

now all I have is memories,

and your picture in a frame,

Your memory is my tresure,

with which I'll never part,

I know you're up there in heaven,

but you're down in my heart.

Powerful Prayer

"And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints" (Ephesians 6:18).

So many times I don't trust in You, Lord. So many times I "logically" conclude that I might as well despair because my prayer could not possibly be answered. Forgive me. Your Spirit is life to those who believe. Amen.

Pray for absolutely everything, ranging from small to large. Include everything as you embrace this God-life, and you'll get God's everything.

♥ ♥ ♥

A Light for Living

           The Psalmist said, "Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a  light for my path" (Psalm 119:105).  The Bible is God's book of light.  It sheds light on our origin, duty and destiny.  It tells us from whence we come, how to live, and where we  are going.  It tells us how to live with ourselves, with our fellow men, and with God.  It is a foundation for our feet, a map for our eyes, a sword for our hands, food for our souls, and a healing balm for our hearts.

The secrets of successful living are unfolded in its pages.  The light in human books had its origin in one great book, the Bible. It is the lamp from which all other lights receive their rays. There is a divinity about it tht makes it shine among books like thediamond glistens among stones.  It is the Heavenly Father's gracious book of counsel and consolation to His children her on earth.

The undeveloped powers of the soul and the yearnings of the human heart demand a divine revelation which furnishes to us the help and strength of a Higher Power. If God exists - and He does - it is intelligent to assume that He would communicate with us, His needy offspring, in  some definite and concrete manner - hence, the Bible.

Flowers That Never Fade by:

Leroy Brownlow

Sweet Memories

"I thank my God every time I remember you."

- Philippians  1:3

Some of the blessings that make life

so sweet are the special people who share

my good times and brighten my days. It is

often these people who cheer me on when

my own enthusiasm seems to wane.

It is to these people - the ones who give

comfort and support, often without being

asked - that I express my heartfelt thanks.

I love them and appreciate all they have

done to make my life happier and more

complete.

The sweet memories of these individuals

will continue to bless me. Whether they are

still an active part of my life or they have gone

on to continue their individual journeys, they

hold a special place in my heart. I remember

our times together, and I include these

loved one in my prayers.

Remembering my loved ones

in prayer, I send them a

blessing.

♥

Jesus knocked...

Danny answered...

THE ANIMA CHRISTI

Soul of Christ, sanctify me.

Body of Christ, save me.

Blood of Christ, inebriate me.

Water from the side of Christ,

wash me.

Passion of Christ, strengthen me.

O good Jesus, hear me.

Within your wounds hide me.

Suffer me not to be separated

from You.

From the malignant enemy

defend me.

In the hour of my death, call me.

And bid me come to You.

That, with your Saints,

I may praise You.

Forever and ever.

Amen

Susie, thanks you so much for remembering Patrick's birthday & for the balloon graphic.  Your love, support & especially your prayers mean more than I can say.  I like to think that Danny, Patrick & all of their Angel friends had a wonderful party in Heaven yesterday. God Bless you & your family! 

God's Gift of

HEALING LOVE

From the morning of birth until the night of death, life is a

journey. The days of this pilgrimage are a gift from the Lord.

Some will be happy and some will be sad.  May the example of

the Passion of Jesus serve as a reminder that each of our days

should be held as a treasured gift from our Creator.

Every morning Jesus speaks to us and says,

"Peace be with you. The peace I give is a deeper

peace than that which the world can ever give.

So I say, never be worried, upset, or afraid.

May my peace be with you always."

Prayer for

Help in Difficult Times

Lord, life's trials sometimes feel as though they are

more than I can possibly bear.  On those days when I feel

completely over-burdened and overwhelmed, give me

that added strenght I need to get through the day with

courage and honor. When I feel as though I am at wit's

end, find a way  to reassure me so I am able to endure

for another day. When loved ones die and crushing trials

come my way, show me how ot carry on. Send someone to

help lighten my heavy burden. When others take advantage

of me, whisper some words of encouragement into my ear so

I know You are at my side and that I do have the will and

power to overcome the most impossible of trials. Lord, please assure me that I will never be given a burden that I can carry. Amen.

God Grant me the serenity to accept

the things I cannot change,

courage to change the things I can,

and wisdom to know the difference.

"To Our Lady"

Lovely Lady dressed in Blue,

Teach me how to pray!

God was just your little boy,

Tell me what to say!

Did you lift Him up sometimes,

Gently, on your knee?

Did you sing to Him the way

Mother does to me?

Did you hold His hand at night?

Did you ever try

Telling stories of the world?

O! and did He cry?

Do you really think He cares

If I tell Him things,

Little things that happen?

And do the Angels wings

Make a noise? And can He Hear

Me if I speak low?

Does he understand me now?

Tell me, for you know

Lovely lady dressed in ble,

Teach me how to pray!

God was just your little Boy,

And you know the way.