“God does Love Us and does meet the needs of each and every one of us through Attending Angels. Those Angelic deeds are most often accomplished through the Human Connection. The Human Connection being other Persons who Kindly journey closely with us acting as God's Hands: many for just moments and some for decades. We each have a multitude of opportunities in this Life to literally act as God's Hands (as His Angels) in the Lifting Up of our Fellow Beings. I find myself most Grateful in this Knowledge.”
Raymond D. Longoria Jr.“When I pass-away (as each of us must) release a balloon into the sky with ashes attached, to celebrate my graduation... My graduation from this life to the next.”
Raymond D. Longoria Jr.“We can, each of us, be likened to houses made entirely of colorfully stained-glass. They sparkle and shine when the sun is on them, however when the darkness sets in, their greatest beauty is revealed only by a Light from within.”
Raymond D. Longoria Jr.“Depression is the feeling that everythingis a waste of time.Joy is KNOWING that nothing in this Life is a waste.”
Raymond D. Longoria Jr.“None of us got to where we are alone. Whether the assistance we received was obvious or subtle, acknowledging that helpis a very important part of understanding...and is also the importance of saying... THANK YOU.”
Raymond D. Longoria Jr.“Thank You is a great thing to share... If a situation brings Gratitude to mind, then a heart felt Thank You is a great way to express it.”
Raymond D. Longoria Jr.“I speak of the power of trying, because I have fallen and struggled to stand. I speak of generosity because I battle selfishness. I speak of joy because I have known sorrow. I speak of faith because I almost lost mine, and know what it is to be broken, in need of redemption. I speak of Thanks because I am grateful for the totality of this Life... not just the easy parts.”
Raymond D. Longoria Jr.“If ever there was a dwelling worthy of the Creator, it would be... in a truly Thankful heart.”
Raymond D. Longoria Jr.“She wasn't the perfect mom. However, she was the perfect Mother for me.”
Raymond D. Longoria Jr.“I'm Thankful in the knowledge that Each of us are making choices according to the best light we have. That there is never reason for embarrassment, humiliation, regret. This Life we live is here for us to make mistakes and learn from them and Spiritually grow. Imagining a person that has never made mistakes is like staring at an unworkable stone.”
Raymond D. Longoria Jr.“A mothers Love is as deep and powerful as any ocean, in the depths of it forgiveness forever is found for her wandering child.”
Raymond D. Longoria Jr.