ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

For Sunday, January 29th, 2012

2012-01-29T05:41:00.000-05:00

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JANUARY 29TH, 2012

If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side

It's SUNDAY!

And HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR STAR TODAY!

May the dear Lord bless you today and always!

I'm sending best wishes for a very happy birthday your way!

I miss you and love you very much!

I hope when you count the stars you begin with yourself,

and may you embrace the moonlight with your dreams.

Dodinsky

NEWS FROM HOME

I'm away for the weekend and won't be celebrating with this handsome grandson today, His smile is just beautiful, isn't it?

Snow is in our forecast so I'm saying a little prayer today for all the travelers as we return home from a wonderful weekend. My thanks to DS#1 and his wife for having us all and for our Princess and our Prince Charming for giving up their beds to company too.

Thanks too to DD and her hubby for giving me a ride. A trip like this is something I don't do by myself any longer. I try to limit my trips to an hour or less. Driving for me is not the joy it once was at all.

Take good care everyone and have a wonderful Sunday!

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

Please pray for God's protection of

our troops and HIS wisdom for their

commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in

your loving hands.

Protect them as they protect us.

Bless them and their families for the

selfless acts they perform for us

in our time of need. I ask this in the

name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT's

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

Remember that ideals

are like stars up in the sky,

You can never really reach them,

hanging in the heavens high...

But like the mighty mariner

who sailed the storm tossed sea,

And used the stars to chart his course

with skill and certainty

You too can chart your course in life

with high ideals and love,

For high ideals are like the starts

that light the sky above...

You cannot ever reach them,

but lift your heart up high

And your life will be as shining

as the stars up in the sky

Helen Steiner Rice

COUNTING THE DAYS

Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.

Les Brown

51 DAYS UNTIL SPRING

83 DAYS UNTIL CAMPING SEASON BEGINS

Keep looking ON THE BRIGHT SIDE of things.

A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone near…

Love,

For Saturday, January 28th, 2012

2012-01-28T05:22:00.000-05:00

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JANUARY 28TH, 2012

If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side

It's SATURDAY!

I learned that the last Saturday in January is known as National Seed Swap Day. The event started in 2006 in the Washington, D.C. area, but has quickly spread across the country to become a national event.

National Seed Swap Day empowers gardeners all over America to share their resources with other gardeners. It reduces the need to buy expensive seeds from commercial suppliers. Instead, gardeners share seeds from open-pollinated plants, allowing people to grow varieties that are suited to local conditions.

Several communities hold their own seed swap on this day. It’s an opportunity to meet up with other seed enthusiasts and swap seeds. Gardeners learn from each other – the networking aspect of this event is invaluable

Celebrate this holiday by organizing a seed swap with gardeners you know. Ask your friends and neighbors to swap seeds with you. The advantage of swapping seeds locally is that you know they are likely to grow in your climate and they won't harm your local ecosystem

If you don't have any seeds to swap it's a great day to lovingly browse seed catalogs or websites.

One of the healthiest ways to gamble is with a spade and a package of garden seeds.

Dan Bennett

NEWS FROM HOME

Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.

Robert Louis Stevenson

Just like life, gardening is takes planning and readiness all year long. Although many are longing for Spring right now, you won't see any preparing their gardens for a long long while.

The ground is still frozen. But it is wonderful to plan.

Now that I'm retired I don't do much but sit back and enjoy the fruits of my labors. You do reap what you sow.

Today I'll be joining many members of my family in the Stroll for Epilepsy. Don't worry, we'll be inside as the stroll that we do to show our support and love for my Sweetheart is done inside a Mall. So we'll be keeping warm. I'm always amazed at all the people that turn out for it and how many wonderful volunteers they have.

Hope you all have a great Saturday!

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

Please pray for God's protection of

our troops and HIS wisdom for their

commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in

your loving hands.

Protect them as they protect us.

Bless them and their families for the

selfless acts they perform for us

in our time of need. I ask this in the

name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT's

GOD BLESS YOU!

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

Planting Time

Plant three rows of Peas:

Peace of mind

Peace of heart

Peace of soul.

Plant four rows of Squash

Squash gossip

Squash indifference

Squash grumbling

Squash selfishness

No garden should be with Turnips

Turnip for service when needed

Turnip to help one another

Turnip the music and dance

Plant four rows of Lettuce

Lettuce be faithful

Lettuce be kind

Lettuce be happy

Lettuce really love one another

To conclude our garden we must have Thyme

Thyme for fun

Thyme for rest

Thyme for others

Thyme for ourselves

Water freely with patience and cultivate with love

We reap what we sow--you should have a bountiful garden

Author Unknown

COUNTING THE DAYS

A day is Eternity's seed, and we are its Gardeners.

Erika Harris

52 DAYS UNTIL SPRING

84 DAYS UNTIL CAMPING SEASON BEGINS

Keep looking ON THE BRIGHT SIDE of things.

A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone near…

Love,

For Friday, January 27th, 2012

2012-01-27T06:21:00.000-05:00

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JANUARY 27TH, 2012

If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side

It's FRIDAY!

FUN AT WORK DAY

Fun at Work Day is always celebrated on the last Friday of January. It's a day to have fun at work for once. Ideally, work should be fun. But normally, work is not intended to have fun. It's intended to get work done. You're a very lucky person, if you if you can get work done and have fun doing it. The lucky souls in this situation, love their job.

Unfortunately, all of us are not lucky enough to have a job that's fun to do. If that's you, then today is a day just for you! Think of ways to make your job more fun and exciting. Look to do some fun things at work today, even if it takes away from production just a wee bit.

There are lots of ideas for having fun at work. You could wear a funny shirt, brighten up your desk with a funny poster, or simply go out and have a great lunch. Here at my house work is always fun because I do love doing what I do!

Today is a perfect excuse to lighten the mood and enjoy the daily grind. Yes, you heard me right. Let's ENJOY work today. Remember it doesn't have to be a one time thing. Make everyday enjoyable, no matter what's going on. A small shift in perspective can have an enormous impact.

If you choose a job that you like you will never have to work a day in your life.

Confucius

NEWS FROM HOME

Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs.

Henry Ford

I have to say that sometimes those big jobs can overwhelm us, so for me doing a little at a time is the best way.

Even when I worked and my desk was stacked high with work to do, I'd sort it out and put aside those things that could wait and after prioritizing what to do first. I'd clear away the other stuff and do one small job at a time.

It's Friday and today many will be clearing off their desks and heading home for a nice weekend. Here at my house I've packed my bag and will be heading out to DS#1's house. This weekend is the Stroll for Epilepsy and I am going there to join them in what has become an annual tradition.

I hope you all have a great Friday and a joy filled weekend!

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

Please pray for God's protection of

our troops and HIS wisdom for their

commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in

your loving hands.

Protect them as they protect us.

Bless them and their families for the

selfless acts they perform for us

in our time of need. I ask this in the

name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT's

GOD BLESS YOU!

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

BRIGHTEN YOUR CORNER

We cannot all be famous

or listed in Who's Who,

But every person, great or small

has important work to do.

For seldom do we realize

the importance of small deeds

Or to what degree of greatness

unnoticed kindness leads

For it's not the big celebrity

in a world of fame and praise,

But it's doing unpretentiously

in an undistinguished way

The work that God assigned to us

unimportant as it seems

That makes our task outstanding

and brings reality to dreams

So do not sit and idly wish

for wider, new dimensions

where you can put into practice

your many good intentions

But at the spot God placed you

begin at once to do

Little things to brighten up

the lives surrounding you

If everybody brightened up

the spot where they're standing

By being more considerate,

and a little less demanding

This dark old world would very soon

eclipse the evening star

If every body brightened up

the corner where they are

Author Unknown

COUNTING THE DAYS

Let us realize that:
the privilege to work is a gift,
the power to work is a blessing,
the love of work is success!

David O. McKay

53 DAYS UNTIL SPRING

85 DAYS UNTIL CAMPING SEASON BEGINS

Keep looking ON THE BRIGHT SIDE of things.

A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone near…

Love,

For Thursday, January 26th, 2012

2012-01-26T07:44:00.000-05:00

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JANUARY 26TH, 2012

If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side

It's THURSDAY!

TOAD HOLLOW DAY OF ENCOURAGEMENT

Toad Hollow Day of Encouragement is a little-known holiday celebrated each year on January 26. Originally established as a day to connect with others through the heart, it stresses the importance of sharing a kind word with fellow man. Although the name conjures thoughts of childhood storybooks and amusement park rides, Toad Hollow Day of Encouragement is actually rooted in an 1800s-era school house located in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

The idea for the Toad Hollow Day of Encouragement grew out of their passion for helping others, ultimately becoming a way to motivate people to share what is in their hearts every day
.
Today share kind words with those around you

When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.

Franklin D. Roosevelt

NEWS FROM HOME

This too shall pass...

One thing I've come to realized as the years have passed that things do have a way of changing. Sometimes we seem to be stuck in an unending circle but life doesn't ever stay the same, it keeps changing. Changes can also come when we least expect them. I guess that is why they say to tie a knot in your rope and hang on...

It is encouraging to note that there truly is a season and a time for everything in life.

This too shall pass.

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

Please pray for God's protection of

our troops and HIS wisdom for their

commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in

your loving hands.

Protect them as they protect us.

Bless them and their families for the

selfless acts they perform for us

in our time of need. I ask this in the

name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT's

GOD BLESS YOU!

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

One Thing to Never Forget

Your presence, is a present to the world.

You're unique and one of a kind

Your life can be, what you want it to be

Take the days, just one at a time.

Count your blessings, not your troubles

You'll make it through, what ever comes along

Within you are so many answers

Understand, have courage, be strong

Don't put limits on yourself.

So many dreams are waiting to be realized.

Decisions are too important to leave to chance

Reach for you peak, your goal and your prize

Nothing wastes more energy than worrying

The longer one carries a problem, the heavier it gets

Don't take things too seriously

Live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets

Remember that a little love goes a long way

Remember that a lot of love goes forever

Remember that friendship is a wise investment

Life treasures are people...together

Realize that it's never too late

Do ordinary things, in an extraordinary way

Have health, hope and happiness

Take the time to wish upon a star

And don't ever forget...

For even a day....

How very special you are

COUNTING THE DAYS

When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry,

show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile.

Author Unknown

54 DAYS UNTIL SPRING

86 DAYS UNTIL CAMPING SEASON BEGINS

Keep looking ON THE BRIGHT SIDE of things.

A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone near…

Love,

For Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

2012-01-25T08:13:00.000-05:00

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JANUARY 25TH, 2012

If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side

It's WEDNESDAY!

OPPOSITE DAY

Opposite Day is a topsy, turvy day when everything you say, do, see, and hear are the opposite. If you say go left, you mean go right. If you say look up, it means look down. If you see your left foot...is it really your right?

Yes, Opposite Day can be a whole lot of fun. It can also be very, very confusing. This special day is usually celebrated primarily among school children. I don't have to try to celebrate this date by doing things the opposite way round. Even when I try to do everything straight forward as I would on an ordinary day, things still tend to turn out the opposite way I'd have liked them too.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY: Opposites attract

NEWS FROM HOME

Life, who can figure it out...well, no one

Have you ever been 100% certain that a situation really was exactly what you thought it was; only to find out later you were completely wrong? The truth is things aren’t always what they appear to be. Often when you’re totally convinced that a certain thing is true, you end up finding out it’s not true at all.

Things Aren’t Always What They Appear To Be. Appearances can be deceiving and I've found that very often things are truly not what they appear to be. Very often what I've thought, becomes just the opposite. It's always easy to say we don't like how something looks or the way some do things. I've done it myself many times, but have found out later on that it was the best thing that could have been done.

Trying not to judge others or things that are done is not an easy thing at all. Most of the time I regret what I've thought and said, and would have been better off saying nothing. This is one of those lessons in life that I keep learning over and over again.

I hope today won't turn out the opposite way you'd like it to. Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone!

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

Please pray for God's protection of

our troops and HIS wisdom for their

commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in

your loving hands.

Protect them as they protect us.

Bless them and their families for the

selfless acts they perform for us

in our time of need. I ask this in the

name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT's

GOD BLESS YOU!

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

Things Aren't Aways What They Seem

Two traveling angels stopped to spend the night in the home of a wealthy family. The family was rude and refused to let the angels stay in the mansion's guest room. Instead, the angels were given a small space in the cold basement. As they made their bed on the hard floor, the older angel saw a hole in the wall and repaired it.

When the younger angel asked why, the older angel replied, Things aren't always what they seem.

The next night, the pair came to rest at the house of a very poor but very hospitable farmer and his wife. After sharing what little food they had, the couple let the angels sleep in their bed where they could have a good night's rest.

When the sun came up the next morning, the angels found the farmer and his wife in tears. Their only cow, whose milk had been their sole income, lay dead in the field. The younger angel was infuriated and asked the older angel how could you have let this happen? The first man had everything, yet you helped him, she accused. The second family had little but was willing to share everything, and you let the cow die.

Things aren't always what they seem, the older angel replied.

When we stayed in the basement of the mansion, I noticed there was gold stored in that hole in the wall. Since the owner was so obsessed with greed and unwilling to share his good fortune, I sealed the wall so he wouldn't find it.

Then last night as we slept in the farmers bed, the angel of death came for his wife. I gave him the cow instead.

Things aren't always what they seem.

Sometimes that is exactly what happens when things don't turn out the way they should. If you have faith, you just need to trust that every outcome is always to your advantage. You might not know it until some time later...

COUNTING THE DAYS

Things aren't what they always seem.

Stay positive and always remember:

Don't judge a book by it's cover

55 DAYS UNTIL SPRING

87 DAYS UNTIL CAMPING SEASON BEGINS

Keep looking ON THE BRIGHT SIDE of things.

A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone near…

Love,

For Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

2012-01-24T07:50:00.000-05:00

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JANUARY 24TH, 2012

If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side

It's TUESDAY!

COMPLIMENT DAY

Yes, its Compliment Day. Today is a great opportunity to say something positive about the people you come into contact with. Everyone has good attributes. ...that's right.... everyone.

Its a cinch to find compliments for family and loved ones, even for your Mother-in-Law. Compliment Day is celebrated by offering sincere compliments to people you know. It is important that you are sincere. People will see right through insincerity, and you will do more harm than good.

Remember: Mama said, If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything. After a long search for something good, if you just can't find a compliment for them, then silence is golden.

Everyone, every thing, matters

NEWS FROM HOME

NO NEWS IS GOOD NEWS...

That is one of my favorite sayings for sure. I use it often when I'm wondering just how someone is doing. I think that surely if I'm not hearing from them, everything must be ok. But maybe that isn't always the case?

The news here today is pretty good and I'm happy this morning.

We made it through Monday so the week ahead should be a cinch!

There is a priceless gift in every compliment you give someone and it only costs the time it takes to observe and care. For me, the fastest way to make myself happy is to make others happy.

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

Please pray for God's protection of

our troops and HIS wisdom for their

commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in

your loving hands.

Protect them as they protect us.

Bless them and their families for the

selfless acts they perform for us

in our time of need. I ask this in the

name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT's

GOD BLESS YOU!

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

Here is a Daily Survival Kit, with special contents for the New Year

Toothpick..to remind you to pick the good qualities in everyone, including yourself

Rubber band...to remind you to be flexible. Things might not always go the way you want, but it can be worked out.

Band-Aid...to remind you to heal hurt feelings, either yours or someone else's

Eraser...to remind you that everyone makes mistakes. That's okay, we learn by our errors.

Candy Kiss...to remind you everyone needs a hug or a compliment every day.

Mint...to remind you that you are worth a mint to your family

Bubble Gum...to remind you to stick with it and you can accomplish anything.

Pencil...to remind you to list your blessings every day

Tea Bag...to remind you to take time to relax daily and go over that list of God's blessings

This is what makes life worth living every minute, every day

Wishing you 365 days of love, gratitude, friends to cherish, caring, sharing, laughter, music,

warm feelings in your heart and soaring with the angels.

Author Unknown

COUNTING THE DAYS

God was just showing off when he created you.

: )

From the movie Keeping the Faith

56 DAYS UNTIL SPRING

88 DAYS UNTIL CAMPING SEASON BEGINS

Keep looking ON THE BRIGHT SIDE of things.

A little smile, a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone near…

Love,

For Monday, January 23rd, 2012

2012-01-23T08:24:00.000-05:00

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JANUARY 23rd, 2012

If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side

It's MONDAY!

NATIONAL HANDWRITING DAY

There is a day for everything and January 23rd is the day to recognize the good ol’ handwriting. January 23rd. commemorates the birthday John Hancock who was born in 1737 and he was the first person to sign the United States Declaration of Independence.

Sad to say that many of us have pretty bad handwriting. After all, what do we need good handwriting for when we use computers? You actually use it a lot. The pen industry is still going strong.

National Handwriting Day is an opportunity to reintroduce yourself to a pen or pencil and a piece of paper. Participate in National Handwriting Day by writing a note or letter to someone. Love letters are cool. Notes to people who are ill or incapacitated will be well received

Have fun on this day and get reacquainted with the old friends: pen and paper

The act of putting pen to paper encourages pause for thought, this in turn makes us think more deeply about life, which helps us regain our equilibrium.

Norbet Platt

NEWS FROM HOME

I remember how wonderful it would be to receive a letter in the mail. Packed away in my treasures somewhere there are many letters that I've saved. I have some from my grandmother and I have many from my DDH. I have some with congratulations on the birth of one or the other of my children. I'll probably never get rid of them. They represent warm loving thoughts and words from dear ones in years gone by.

Now, I watch for an e-mail or even a text message from those I care about. How times do change. They are no less treasured but keeping them for a long time is not quite as easy. I can store them in my computer but sadly computers have a way of breaking down and so I have lost many of them.

I put this newsletter on a blog every day and in someway hope that will preserve what I write about, but who knows how long that will last either.

Just my thoughts for a Monday...Have a great week everyone!

Write: write letters. Keep journals. Besides your children, there is no surer way of achieving immortality

Ken Burns

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

Please pray for God's protection of

our troops and HIS wisdom for their

commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in

your loving hands.

Protect them as they protect us.

Bless them and their families for the

selfless acts they perform for us

in our time of need. I ask this in the

name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT's

GOD BLESS YOU!

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

Kids Letters to God

In Sunday School they told us what you do. Who does it when you are on vacation? Jane

How did you know you were God? Charlene

Dear God, I read the Bible. What does begat mean? Nobody will tell me. Love Allison

Dear God, On halloween I am going to wear a devil's costume, Is that all right with you? Marnie

Dear God, Are you really invisible or is that just a trick? Lucy

Dear God, Is it true my father won't get in heaven if he uses his bowling words in the house? Anita

Dear God, Did you mean for the giraffe to look like that or was it an accident? Norma

Dear God, Who draws the lines around the countries? Nan

Dear God, I went to this wedding and they kissed right in church. Is that OK?

Neil

God, it's OK that you made different religions, but don't you get mixed up sometimes? Arnold

Dear God, My grandpa says you were around when he was a little boy. How far back to you go? Love, Dennis

Dear God, I keep waiting for spring but it never come yet. Don't forget.

Mark

Original Sources Unknown

COUNTING THE DAYS

When you are describing,
A shape, or sound, or tint;
Don't state the matter plainly,
But put it in a hint;
And learn to look at all things,
With a sort of mental squint.

Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (Lewis Carroll)

57 DAYS UNTIL SPRING

89 DAYS UNTIL CAMPING SEASON BEGINS

Keep looking ON THE BRIGHT SIDE of things.

A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone near…

Love,

For Sunday, January 22nd, 2012

2012-01-22T05:56:00.000-05:00

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JANUARY 22nd, 2012

If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side

It's SUNDAY!

CELEBRATION OF LIFE DAY

January 22 is Celebration of Life Day. It is a time to honor our children and grandchildren in America. Each child and each life is to be held as a precious gift and should be treated with the highest respect and dignity.

Not only is there a Celebration of Life Day in January, but the first Week in January is designated as Celebration of Life Week, with the entire month being called Celebration of Life Month.

If you haven't been appreciating your life the way you think you should be, today is a great chance to start. It can encourage you to keep up the process for the rest of the year and beyond. When you express gratitude for your life on a daily basis, it can make you happier in every area from work to personal relationships. From thanking those who raised you to making a plan for your life, there are a variety of ways to partake in Celebration of Life.

Celebrate your life by doing something you've always wanted to do. Chances are there's a whole slew of items you want to do at some point in your life, so put pen to paper and make your bucket list. Write down everything you want to do, and if possible, start making plans to get some of the things done.

Make a goal to celebrate life in some way, however small, every day.

Life loves to be taken by the lapel and told: I am with you kid. Let's go.

Maya Angelou

NEWS FROM HOME

Unlike last week when I stayed home due to inclement weather, today should be a great day and I will be going off to church as usual. I should have some company though, and that will be a great thing.

We've really got to enjoy and celebrate with our families when we can. DD and her hubby and DS#5 and his family were over for dinner and birthday cake for DS#6 yesterday. He and his family made it in here mid morning, then we went into the art museum for a very pleasant day then home for dinner after that. The snow had stopped and the roads were all clear. It really turned out to be a nice day.

Life is what we make it, always has been, always will be.

Grandma Moses

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

Please pray for God's protection of

our troops and HIS wisdom for their

commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in

your loving hands.

Protect them as they protect us.

Bless them and their families for the

selfless acts they perform for us

in our time of need. I ask this in the

name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT's

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

The Train of Life

Some folks ride the train of life

looking out the rear,

Watching miles of life roll by,

And marking every year.

They sit in sad remembrance,

Of wasted days gone by,

And curse their life for what it was,

And hang their head and cry.

But I don't concern myself wit that,

I took a different vent,

I look forward to what life holds,

And not what has been spent.

So strap me to the engine,

As securely as I can be.

I want to be out on the front,

To see what I can see.

I want to see what life enfolds,

As I move from place to place.

I want to see what's coming up

Not looking at the past.

Life's too short for yesterdays,

It moves along too fast.

So if the ride gets bumpy,

While you are looking back,

Go up front, and you may find

Your life has jumped the track.

It's all right to remember,

That's part of history,

But up front's where it's happening.

There's so much mystery.

The enjoyment of living,

It's looking ever forward,

To another year and ten.

It's searching all the byways,

Never should you refrain.

For if you want to live your life

You've goot drive the train.

Author Unknown

COUNTING THE DAYS

Life is like a blanket too short. You pull it up and your toes rebel, you yank it down and shivers meander about your shoulder; but cheerful folks manage to draw their knees up and pass a very comfortable night.

Marion Howard

58 DAYS UNTIL SPRING

90 DAYS UNTIL CAMPING SEASON BEGINS

Keep looking ON THE BRIGHT SIDE of things.

A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone near…

Love,

For Saturday, January 21st, 2012

2012-01-21T05:39:00.000-05:00

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JANUARY 21ST, 2012

If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side

It's SATURDAY!

National Hugging Day

What a great day! This is an opportunity to give and to receive. Give a hug, and you automatically receive one in return.

The date of January 21 was chosen because it marks a midpoint between Christmas and Valentines day where people are figured to be at their emotional low.

Hugs are loving. Hugs are therapeutic. Hugs are caring. Hugs are celebratory. Hugs make you feel good inside. Have you ever received a hug from someone who didn't care? I didn't think so. That's proof positive that you're loved and cared about.

Studies have shown that human contact has many health benefits. It's been found that human contact, such as a hug, is essential for healthy social, psychological and physical development

Hugging can also help build a good immune system and decrease the risk of heart disease, Celebrate today by giving hugs to family, friends and loved ones. You'll love the warm feeling you get.

Whether you hug a family member or a stranger, the mental and physical health benefits are the same.

You can't wrap love in a box, but you can wrap a person in a hug.

Author Unknown

NEWS FROM HOME

This weekend is a little different in that I actually hope to have someone around here to give a real hug to. I'm very good at sending hugs in an e-mail, but today DS#6 and family are supposed to be coming in. We had snow advisories going on last night so they decided to wait till today to come.

We are celebrating his birthday. I've baked a cake and will be making what he wants for dinner too. Thankfully the weather is nicer for traveling and they should be ok with traveling to and from.

DS#5 has to make a trip for his work today so he won't be joining in the celebration, but hopefully some of the others that live close by will join us for dinner too. As always I am praying for those that need to travel. It seems that drivers on the roads maybe need to do more hugging too....being a courteous driver would I'm sure improve highway safety for sure.

Sending you all HUGS from me to you!

Take good care all!

There's something in a simple hug
That always warms the heart,
It welcomes us back home
And makes it easier to part....

Johnny Ray Ryder, Jr

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

Please pray for God's protection of

our troops and HIS wisdom for their

commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in

your loving hands.

Protect them as they protect us.

Bless them and their families for the

selfless acts they perform for us

in our time of need. I ask this in the

name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT's

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

You gave me words of kindness

tied with a ribbon of gold

hearing them was important

to heal my heart and soul

Life can be a challenge

sometimes it seems unfair

but when I was tired and struggling

it helped that you were there

What can I give you in return

your friendship is so dear

please know if you ever need me

I will always be here

Kind words and time are needed

by people everywhere,

when wrapped with a smile or hug

there're a gift that says I CARE.

Author Unknown

COUNTING THE DAYS

A hug delights and warms and charms,
that must be why God gave us arms.

Author Unknown

59 DAYS UNTIL SPRING

91 DAYS UNTIL CAMPING SEASON BEGINS

Keep looking ON THE BRIGHT SIDE of things.

A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone near…

Love,

For Friday, January 20th, 2012

2012-01-20T07:10:00.000-05:00

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JANUARY 20TH, 2012

If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side

It's FRIDAY!

And HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our Princess and DS#6 today!

May the dear Lord bless you both today and always!

Although they share the same date for their birthdays, they are 20 years apart in ages.

Hope you both enjoy your special day!

Happy Birthday!

May the sun shine, all day long,
everything go right, and nothing wrong.
May those you love bring love back to you,
and may all the wishes you wish come true!

Irish Blessing

NEWS FROM HOME

A bargain is often something you can't use

at a price you can't resist

I have a few of those bargains here at my house...something I saw at a really good price that I thought might come in handy someday...usually it is clothes for me. Some hang in the closet with the tags still on and never get worn. Not any more! If I can't wear it and it does't get worn at all anymore out it is going. I have two closets and 2 wardrobes full of clothes. It's way too much for one person. With all the tossing it seems like things should be looking pretty good here, but no, it still has a long way to go before it will. I work slowly.

Today I'm going to be getting ready for some company. DS#6 and family are supposed to be coming in for the weekend and since the spare room has not been used in awhile, I'll clean it up and also get some things ready for meals while they are here. Of course all that will probably depend on the weather. But I do think that after tonight, the weekend is supposed to be nice.

We'll see...

Did you know: If you add bread crumbs to your scrambled eggs it will increase the volume and add flavor? Something I've never tried out but may.

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

Please pray for God's protection of

our troops and HIS wisdom for their

commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in

your loving hands.

Protect them as they protect us.

Bless them and their families for the

selfless acts they perform for us

in our time of need. I ask this in the

name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT's

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

Things We Do

We scratch a dog behind its' ears

We kiss a child to stop the tears

We wash our car to make it rain

Think we are the one that's sane

It is not important that we understand

Why everything did not go as planned

Lovers rush, while others wait.

Who knows what could be fate

As sure as there will be sunshine on another day

There will always be someone who might go away

As one could admire a babbling brook

Some might not give it a second look

While somethings in life may seem unfair

Just be pleased if you have done your share

A lesson we should learn from each mistake we do

The lesson I have learned I will share with you

Looking at each sunrise we should say

This is the start of a glorious day

Reflecting on the sunset at night

We are lucky to see such a beautiful sight

Enjoy each moment and treasure you find

Try to be open, honest and kind

Author unknown

COUNTING THE DAYS

A birthday is just the first day of another 365-day journey around the sun.

Enjoy the trip.

Author Unknown

60 DAYS UNTIL SPRING

92 DAYS UNTIL CAMPING SEASON BEGINS

Keep looking ON THE BRIGHT SIDE of things.

A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone near…

Love,

For Thursday, January 19th, 2012

2012-01-19T06:49:00.000-05:00

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JANUARY 19TH, 2012

If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side

It's THURSDAY!

NATIONAL POPCORN DAY!

If your New Year’s resolution this year is to eat healthier, you’re in luck because today is National Popcorn Day. With so many ways to flavor and prepare popcorn, you can never get bored with this versatile low-calorie, whole grain snack. Use this fun holiday to experiment with popcorn and create nutritional snacks that will help you maintain your new, healthy eating habits. We love the stuff. No movie or baseball game is complete without it. It’s part of our American way of life. We associate it with fun. Sure, an afternoon spent with popcorn may mean an evening spent with dental floss, but that can only then be a reminder of what a good time you’ve just had.

Did you Know: Each kernel contains a tiny drop of water. This is why, when heated, the water expands causing the kernel to explode and flip inside out.

NEWS FROM HOME

Laugh as much as you breathe and love as long as you live.

I do love popcorn and probably have it at least twice a week. Most of the time I use microwave popcorn, but I also have an air popper that makes really great popcorn too. It really is cheaper to make your own and only takes a few minutes more than microwaving it. I've even tried making my own variety of microwave popcorn using a brown paper bag, but truthfully that didn't work out so well.

This week along with cleaning the bathroom from top to bottom I've continued to work on my mission to toss 365 items out of my home this year. I got a dozen or more purses out of the bottom of my wardrobe and will either donate them or give them away. They are still in pretty good shape, but I know that I'll never use them again so out they are going.

It may sound frivolous to even own that many purses, but the truth is I have at least 2 dozen more, that may or may not be used again. When you have lived as long as I do, you collect a lot of things and sadly I have hung on to those things.

One article I read said that people that hold on to things, tend to want to hold on to the past. I really don't think I want to do that so I'm making a good effort to let it all go.

Hope you all are having a good week. We made it through Wednesday, what I have always called Hump Day, and are now sliding right into the weekend.

Have a great Thursday everyone!

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

Please pray for God's protection of

our troops and HIS wisdom for their

commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in

your loving hands.

Protect them as they protect us.

Bless them and their families for the

selfless acts they perform for us

in our time of need. I ask this in the

name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT's

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

Friendship - You're Important to Me

Into a box of friendship

To insure that it is strong

First a layer of respect

On the bottom does belong

Then to the sides attach

In the corners where they meet

Several anchors full of trust

Devoid of all deceit

The height of friendship can be measure

By the sides of four

So make them all a larger cut

And the box will hold much more

Now fill it up with courtesy

Honor and esteem

Understanding, sympathy

and passion for a dream

Add honesty

Emotions joy and love

And since they're so important

Place them up above

And leave the box wide open

So all can see inside

To learn what makes a friendship work

From the box you built with pride

And in it they'll see your face, my friend

Because you're the most important item of them all.

Author Unknown

In a recent poll, Americans have said that the quality which they thought was most important in a friend was honesty. It was considered to be more than twice as important as sharing common interests or having a sense of humor.Think how terrible it is to have a friend, or a child, or a parent, or a husband, or a wife, whom you cannot trust. What a tragedy.

When we cheat, we hurt people we love. When we are dishonest, we hurt the people we love. We hurt our God of all love.

COUNTING THE DAYS

This bright new day...complete with 24 hours of opportunities, choices, and attitudes...a perfectly matched set of 1440 minutes. This uniques gift, this one day, cannot be exchanged, replaced or refunded. Handle with care. Make the most of it. There is only one to a customer

Author Unknown

61 DAYS UNTIL SPRING

93 DAYS UNTIL CAMPING SEASON BEGINS

Keep looking ON THE BRIGHT SIDE of things.

A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone near…

Love,

For Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

2012-01-18T07:00:00.000-05:00

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JANUARY 18TH, 2012

If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side

It's WEDNESDAY!

WINNIE THE POOH DAY

Winnie the Pooh Day is an opportunity to enjoy your favorite bear and all of his friends. This day was created to celebrate the birth of A.A .Milne in 1882. He was an author of children's story books, and created Winnie the Pooh and his friends. Winnie's pals include Christopher Robin, Tigger, Eeyore, Piglet, and Roo.
Have some fun today. Celebrate Winnie the Pooh Day by reading some storybooks about the adventures of Winnie and his friends.
Did you Know: In his works, he was known as A.A. Milne. The initials stand for Allan Alexander.

NEWS FROM HOME

Don't underestimate the value of Doing Nothing, of just going along, listening to all the things you can't hear, and not bothering.

Pooh's Little Instruction Book, inspired by A.A. Milne

My life hasn't been very exciting lately and that is a good thing, I am not complaining. Winter time is a good time just to relax a bit and catch up on some rest. Before we know it Spring will be here and we'll be busy again.

It was almost like a Spring day here yesterday. It warmed up and now most of our snow has melted but we are to get colder again and maybe see more snow.

The temps have been going up and down like a roller coaster here...I'm just enjoying the ride.

PRAYER REQUEST

One of my friends lost one of her best friends yesterday and I'm asking your prayers today for all those that have lost a loved one, saying goodbye is never easy.

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

Please pray for God's protection of

our troops and HIS wisdom for their

commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in

your loving hands.

Protect them as they protect us.

Bless them and their families for the

selfless acts they perform for us

in our time of need. I ask this in the

name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT's

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

Ten Things You Will Never Regret:

1. Showing kindness to an aged person.

2. Destroying a letter written in anger.

3. Offering an apology that will save a friendship.

4. Stopping a scandal that was ruining a reputation.

5. Helping a boy or girl find themselves.

6. Taking time to show consideration to parents, friends, brothers and sisters.

7. Refraining from gossip when others around you delight in it.

8. Refusing to do a thing which is wrong, although others do it.

9. Living according to your convictions.

10. Accepting the judgment of God on any question.

COUNTING THE DAYS

It's snowing still, said Eeyore gloomily. So it is. And freezing Is it?

Yes, said Eeyore. However, he said, brightening up a little, we haven't had an earthquake lately.

A.A. Milne

62 DAYS UNTIL SPRING

94 DAYS UNTIL CAMPING SEASON BEGINS

Keep looking ON THE BRIGHT SIDE of things.

A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone near…

Love,