Daniel Perez Jr

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.

Dearest Danny please send us God's Love, Strength and Wisdom.... I Love You!!!

MISSING YOU !!!

"Late at night, when all the world is sleeping, I stay

up and think of you. I wish upon the

stars, that somewhere  you are, thinking

of us, too!

WE LOVE YOU, DANNY!!!

Now more than ever we need

for you to stay close

to us.

Guide us!!!

May God's richest blessings

be upon you both today and

throughout the year - - - and

may those blessings flow

through you to touch the

lives of everyone you meet.

GarySmalley  &  John Trent

I MISS YOU SO MUCH....

Only If We Believe

To believe is to know that
every day is a new beginning.
It is to trust that miracles do happen,
and dreams really do come true.

To believe is to see angels
dancing among the clouds,
to know the wonder of a stardust sky
and the wisdom of the man in the moon.

To believe is to know the value
of a nurturing heart, and
the beauty of an aging hand,
for it is through their teachings we learn to love.

To believe is to find the strength and
courage that lies within us
when it is time to pick up
the pieces and begin again.

To believe is to know we are not alone,
that life is a gift and
this is our time to cherish it
with all our heart and soul.

To believe is to know that wonderful
surprises are just waiting to happen,
And all our hopes and dreams
are within reach ... only if we believe.

  Author Unknown

O Blessed Mother Mary Guide Us

O Blessed Mother Mary
Even as the Spirit of God
Does Guide and Watch over Us,
So Guide Thou also Me
Unto the Depths of My Own True Self.

Let the Purity of Thy Spirit Come Forth
To Water the Earth
And Bring Life to Its Children,
In the Spirit of Love, Wisdom, and Compassion.

O Blessed Mother Mary,
May Thy Glory
Draw Forth the Glory from Within Me,
That I May Stand in the Light of the Christ,
With the Joy of Knowing
That I Am One with Thee
And Our Lord Christ Jesus
In the Body of the Holy Assembly.

O Blessed Mother Mary,
Strengthen Our Hearts and Minds
With Divine Love, Wisdom, and Compassion
That We May Better Serve With Thee,
And Our Lord and Master Christ Jesus.

Glory Unto God.
Glory Unto the Christ.
Glory Unto the Holy Spirit.
Amen.

O Infant Jesus, eternal wisdom made flesh,

who shed your blessings so generously on all,

and most especially on school children and

students who trust in you, please look kindly on

them as we implore you to guide and assist them in

their studies.

You, O God made man, Lord of all learning, source of all understanding and memory, come and help

them in their weakness. Enlighten their

mind, give them a ready ability to acquire

knowledge and truth and the capacity to

remember all they learn. Be their light,

strenght and comfort in momentd of special

difficulty.

By the grace of your divine Heart may they do

all their school tasks to the best of their

ability and gain the utmos to profit from them, so that

they may get good grades an advance in school. To merit such favors, for their part they promise to perform faithfully all their duties as Christians and to love you

more and more. O sweet Infant Jesus, keep them 

always under your protecting mantle and be

their guide, not only on the path of learning,

but above all on the path to eternal

salvation. Amen. 

If somehow I could recapture
All of the memories
And bring them to life
Lord knows I would
But now you're fading faster
Getting so hard to see
Taking the light
Letting the darkness inside
Swiftly

You're vanishing....but shining away

Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning. - Romans 30:5