“Each of our acts makes a statement as to our purpose.”

“Our talents are the gift that God gives to us... What we make of our talents is our gift back to God”

“The majority of us lead quiet, unheralded lives as we pass through this world. There will most likely be no ticker-tape parades for us, no monuments created in our honor. But that does not lessen our possible impact, for there are scores of people waiting for someone just like us to come along; people who will appreciate our compassion, our unique talents. Someone who will live a happier life merely because we took the time to share what we had to give. Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have a potential to turn a life around. It’s overwhelming to consider the continuous opportunities there are to make our love felt.”

“We treat our encounters with them with carefree casualness. We are certain that our relationships will naturally take care of themselves.”

“There are scores of people waiting for someone just like us to come along; people who will appreciate our compassion, our encouragement, who will need our unique talents. Someone who will live a happier life merely because we took the time to share what we had to give.”

“What we call the secret of happiness is no more a secret than our willingness to choose life.”

“When we give ourselves in love we become our most vulnerable. We are never safe. We become open to disappointment and hurt.”