For Friday, May 29th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
MAY 29TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

Kindness is the evidence of greatness. If anyone is glad that you are here, then you have not lived in vain

Charles Fenno Hoffman


JUST FOR TODAY

We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

JUST FOR TODAY: I will rejoice in the knowledge that I am a child of God. I am therefore loved unconditionally. Knowing this gives me strength even in the most difficult of times




TODAY’S QUOTE

The way to develop the best that is in a man is by appreciation and encouragement.

Charles Schwab


IT’S FINALLY FRIDAY !!

Hopefully our rain has ended and it will be partly sunny today. It will be a bit cooler than it has been, but no rain is a good thing.

Even though this week was one day short as far as work went, I still have nothing to do in the office. I’ll clean a bit but other wise I’ll be shuffling some file folders around.

It would be nice if every Friday were a vacation day but it’s not so I’ll do the best I can with what I’ve got and that is work today.

I’ll be off to the campground come 4 pm today and I’ll see you all on Monday morning !

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !


TODAY’S PRAYERS

Thank you, God, for sending us Jesus as a tangible reminder of your love. Help us always to show that love to others
Amen


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.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!




TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is Wisconsin Admission Day. It became the 30th U.S. state on this date in 1848

Today is International Day of U.N. Peace Keepers

England’s Leslie Townes Hope was born on this day in 1903, and he was probably smiling instead of crying when he entered the world. You see, Leslie, better known to us as Bob, kept the world smiling for seven decades

1790 - The smallest of the United States joined the first 12 states as number 13. Rhode Island, the Ocean State, probably got its name when discoverer Verrazano noted that, the area we know as Rhode Island, looked about the size of the tiny Greek Isle of Rhodes. Rhode Island’s capital city is Providence, and the tiny violet is appropriate as the state flower. Probably the most famous variety of chicken, the Rhode Island Red, is the state bird.

1917: The 35th U.S. president, John F. Kennedy, was born in Brookline, Massachusetts

1942: Bing Crosby, the Ken Darby Singers, and the John Scott Trotter Orchestra recorded Irving Berlin's White Christmas in Los Angeles for Decca Records, one of history's most successful recordings


TODAY’S SMILE

THINGS I NEED TO KNOW

Don't sweat the small stuff, and remember, most stuff is small.

The most boring word in any language is "I."

Nobody is indispensable, especially you.

People are more important than things.

Persistence will get you almost anything eventually.

Nobody can make you happy.

Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.

Live by what you trust, not by what you fear.

Television ruins more minds than drugs.

Sometimes there is more to gain in being wrong than right.

Life is so much simpler when you tell the truth.

There are no substitutes for fresh air, sunshine and exercise






TODAY’S REFLECTION

You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me . . . to the end of the earth

Acts 1:8

Before Jesus ascended to His Father, He gave His disciples a final command—to launch a worldwide witnessing campaign. The Holy Spirit would come upon them and give them supernatural power to be His witnesses throughout the world

God has left us in the world to witness to the world



TODAY’S ADVICE

Wet May, dry July

23 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER!


Delight yourself in the Lord

and He will give you the desires of your Heart

Psalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

For Thursday, May 28th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
MAY 28TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

There are so many men who can figure costs, and so few who can measure values

Author Unknown


JUST FOR TODAY

We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

Just for today: I will not only accept a kindness with gratitude, but also to give back just as generously. In prayer, I will take time to express my gratitude to God




TODAY’S QUOTE

Nine-tenths of wisdom is appreciation. Go find someone's hand and squeeze it, while there's still time

Dale Dauten




IT’S THURSDAY !!

Rain and more rain! That is our forecast today, just as it was yesterday. I think it’ll start clearing out tomorrow just in time for the weekend.

It’s been a pretty quiet week here at home. I’m enjoying having a shorter work week and am looking forward to another weekend.

Its Bible study at church this evening and then tomorrow evening I’ll leave from work and go to the camper.

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !


TODAY’S PRAYERS

God of mercy, we thank you for looking beyond our sinfulness to what by your grace we can be

Amen


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.

GOD BLESS YOU!


TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is National Butterfly Day

Today is National Hamburger Day

Today is Sierra Club Day. The environmental group was founded on this date in 1892

970 BC: Solomon was born in Israel. He purposely became Israel’s best educated, richest, wisest king. He had more fun, more women, and achieved more good than any king in history. But he decided it was all vain, and that man’s whole duty in life was to honor and obey God


1929 - Warner Brothers debuted the first all-color talking picture. The film debuted at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City. Ethel Waters, Joe E. Brown and Arthur Lake starred in On With the Show

1953 - The first 3-D (three-dimensional) cartoon premiered at the Paramount Theatre in Hollywood, California. The production, a Walt Disney creation/RKO picture, was titled, Melody

1954: President Dwight Eisenhower signed a law that added the words "under God" to the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance

1959 - Able and Baker were two monkeys who survived a trip into space from a launch at Cape Canaveral, FL

1982 - The legendary train, Orient Express, made popular through Agatha Christie’s thrilling mystery novel, Murder on the Orient Express, was reborn. The 26-hour train trip resumed across the European continent after a long respite

1986: Participants of Dick Clark’s TV special America Picks the Number One Songs chose Bill Haley’s Rock Around the Clock, Simon & Garfunkel’s Bridge Over Troubled Waters, and Lionel Richie’s All Night Long as the top songs of the rock era


TODAY’S SMILE

The alphabet of friendship…

A friend
Accepts you as you are

Believes in you

Calls you just to say hello

Doesn’t give up on you

Envisions the whole of you (even the unfinished parts)

Forgives your mistakes

Gives unconditionally

Helps you

Invites you over

Jokes with you and has a sense of humour

Keeps you close at heart

Loves you for who you are

Makes a difference in your life

Never judges

Offers support

Prays for you

Quietens your fears

Raises your spirits

Says nice things about you

Tells you the truth when you need to hear it

Understands youValues you

Walks beside you

Xplains things you don’t understand

Yells (gently!) when you won’t listen

Zaps you back to reality.




TODAY’S REFLECTION

Keep watch over yourselves and over the whole flockof which the Holy Spirit has appointed you overseers,in which you tend the Church of Godthat he acquired with his own Blood

Acts 20:28

Every community, every congregation, even every family has its own “weak” members. Through whatever combination of genetics, upbringing, sin, and just plain hard luck, it is unlikely that they will ever be able to take care of themselves adequately. And these are the ones Paul singled out for special attention, for he knew the fundamental precept of the gospel that those who are more graced should care for those who are in need—not take advantage of them or ignore them

It can be hard for someone with a quick mind to have to re-explain things to someone who just doesn’t get it. Instead of putting ourselves in their shoes, we tend to imagine them in ours: “If that happened to me, I would surely have handled it better.” But when we do this, we exercise the judgment that belongs to God alone and fail to extend the mercy of God—a mercy that belongs to the strong and weak alike

TODAY’S ADVICE

Use roll-on deodorant bottles again by filling with sunscreen, bath oil, or kids' paints

24 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER!


Delight yourself in the Lord

and He will give you the desires of your Heart

Psalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

For Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
May 27th, 2009

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Discover and share the wonders of the earth


JUST FOR TODAY

I will forgive and enter into a new, positive way of life. Forgiveness is truly the first step to moving past the reliving of past hurts and regrets


TODAY’S QUOTE

A rainy day is the perfect time for a walk in the woods

Rachel Carson


IT’S WEDNESDAY!

The work week is half over already!

We got lots of rain yesterday and could get more today.
The long range forecast does say the weekend weather should be great though.

This evening I’ve got to finish up my laundry and pack for the weekend already. Tomorrow night is Bible Study so there won’t be any time to do that then.

DD and her hubby should be camping this weekend but not DS#1 and family as our Princess is scheduled to have her Dance pictures taken. Her dance recital is coming up in June

As usual I’m off to work this morning.

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !

TODAY’S PRAYERS

Dear God,

So far today,I've done all right.

I haven't gossiped.I haven't lost my temper.

I haven't been greedy, grumpy,

nasty, selfish or overindulgent.

I'm very thankful for that.

But in a few minutes,

God,I'm going to get out of bed;

and from then on,

I'm probably going to need a lot more help.

Amen


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.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!



TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is Bloomer Day, marking the birth of Amelia Bloomer on May 27, 1818. She crusaded for sensible clothes for women. The first athletic pants for women, "Bloomers," were named for her

Today is National Senior Health and Fitness Day

Today is National Grape Popsicle Day

Today is National Buttercup Day

Today is National Clean Sneakers Appreciation Day

Born on this day in New York City, poet and abolitionist Julia Ward Howe (1819-1910) made history by writing the words to the Battle Hymn of the Republic after visiting a Union camp in Virginia

1933: Walt Disney's Oscar-winning animated short The Three Little Pigs was first released

1937 - Ceremonies marking the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge were held in San Francisco, CA. The bridge has been called one of the greatest engineering marvels in the world


TODAY’S SMILE
When it seems that there are "too" many things in your life and when 24 hoursin a day never seems to be enough, remember the "Pot of Jam" and coffee story:
There once was a professor of philosophy, who in front of his Class, took a large empty pot of jam and without saying a word, began to fill it with golf balls. Then he asked his students if the jar was full.

The Students replied: YES.

The professor then took a box full of marbles and poured the marbles into the pot of jam. The marbles filled the gaps in between the Golf balls. The Professor asked the students again if the jar was full. Again, they replied: YES .

At that point, the professor took a bag of sand and poured it into the pot of jam. Of course, the sand filled all the remaining gaps and the professor asked again if the jar was full. The Students unanimously answered: YES.

The professor then added two cups of coffee to the contents of the jar thus filling the small gaps between the grains of sand. The students started laughing.

After they stopped, the professor said: "I want you to realize that the pot of jam represents Life. The golf balls are the very important things in Life such as family, children, health, everything you are passionate about. Our lives would still be full even if we'd lost everything else and these were the only things that remained.

The marbles are the other things that count in our lives such as work, house, car, etc ... The sand represents everything else, all the small things in life. If we had first poured sand into the pot of jam, there wouldn't have been any room left for anything else such as the marbles or the golf balls. It's the same thing in Life.

If we put all our energy and all our time into the small things, we will never have any time/space left for the things that really matter. Pay attention to the things that are really important to your happiness. Play with your children, take time to go to the doctor, have dinner with your spouse/partner, exercise or take time to enjoy your favorite pass-times.

There will always be time to do the cleaning and fix the taps on the kitchen sink ... Take care of the golf balls first, of the things that really matter. Choose your priorities, the rest is just sand."

One of the students then raised a hand and asked what the coffee meant.

The professor smiled and said: It's good that you ask.
I only added coffee to show that although your lives may seem full and busy, there is always room for a cup of coffee with a friend. Good day to all ...
Author Unknown

TODAY’S REFLECTION

No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God lives in us, and his love is perfected in us.
1 John 4:12

God truly does become present through the people in our lives; God lives, heals, and loves through our interactions with one another


TODAY’S ADVICE

To more easily recork a bottle of wine, insert the cork upside down

25 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER!


Delight yourself in the Lord

and He will give you the desires of your Heart

Psalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

For Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
MAY 26TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

Happiness will never come to those who fail
to appreciate what they already have


JUST FOR TODAY

We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

Just for today: Because spiritual freedom is of importance to me, I will help others exercise their freedom by encouraging them to succeed and even surpass what they believe to be possible. Anything that we can dream can be accomplished because God within is our inspiration to set goals and our wisdom to reach them.



TODAY’S QUOTE

For fast-acting relief, try slowing down.

Lily Tomlin



IT’S TUESDAY !!

It’s back to work !

Where or where did the weekend go??? It just flew by and I need more!

It was great weekend weather wise and we all had a great time being together. We had lots and lots of good food and fun doing things together, but it was not with a mishap or two. DS#5 and his wife’s car broke down on their way to camp Friday evening. It wasn’t even their car; it was DDIL#5’s folks car/truck which they use to transport their camper because it has a trailer hitch on the back.

They literally coasted in to camp and the car had to be towed to be worked on and their camper was put in place by the camp owner’s tractor. I gave them and the dogs a ride home on Monday. Hopefully it will be fixed with out too much trouble.
They will still have to go back and retrieve their camper and hopefully the truck too sometime this week.

Thankfully they were not on the road when the truck quit and thankfully no one was hurt and they made it there safely.

I have updated pictures as usual on my blog ‘What’s New at My House’.

It will be a shorter work week as there is now only 4 days of it left and that will help. My payroll is done for the week and that is a biggie as I do dislike Monday payroll days when my brain is still struggling to get back into the work mode.

Anymore I have my doubts as to whether or not my brain ever get’s back into the work mode. I think it is on a permanent ‘trip’ to the beach somewhere.

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !


TODAY’S PRAYERS

Lord, when the world tells me to give up, may I hear your voice speaking words of hope and encouragement
Amen


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.

GOD BLESS YOU!




TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is Go Barefoot Around the House Day

Today is National Blueberry Cheesecake Day

1959: The word Frisbee became a registered trademark of the Wham-O company. The name had come from New Haven, Connecticut’s, Frisbie Pie Company, whose drivers played catch with tin plates. Yale students reportedly yelled, “Frisbie!” to warn the catchers the tin was sailing in their direction. Historians can’t agree on whether the original tossed tins held pies or Frisbie sugar cookies


TODAY’S SMILE

Imagine there is a bank that credits your account each morning with $86,400. It carries over no balance from day to day.

Every evening deletes whatever part of the balance the you failed to use during the day.

What would you do? Draw out every cent, of course!!!!

Each of us has such a bank. Its name is “TIME”.

Every morning it credits you with 86,400 seconds.

Every night it writes off, as lost, whatever of this you have failed to invest to good purpose. It carries over no balance.

It allows no overdraft.

Each day it opens a new account for you.

Each night it burns the remains of the day.

If you fail to use the day’s deposits, the loss is yours.

There in no going back.

There is no drawing against the “TOMORROW”.

You must live in the present on today’s deposits.

Invest it so as to get from it the utmost in health, happiness and success.

The clock is running.

Make the most of today.

To realize the value of “one month”, ask a mother who gave birth to a premature baby.

To realize the value of “one week”, ask the editor of a weekly newspaper.

To realize the value of “one hour”, ask the lovers who are waiting to meet.

To realize the value of “one minute”, ask the person who missed the train.

To realize the value of “one second”, ask the person who just avoided an accident.

To realize the value of “one millisecond”, ask the person who won a silver medal in the Olympics.

Treasure every moment that you have! And treasure it more because you shared it with someone special, special enough to spend your time.Remember that time waits for no one.

Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery and today is a gift.

That’s why it’s called the present.

Author Unknown




TODAY’S REFLECTION

You will be scattered

John 16:32

The Holy Spirit gathers rather than scatters. At Babel (Gn 11:7-9), men were scattered. At Pentecost, the Spirit gathered and united. Jesus came to gather us together. Jesus wants unity very much. He prays that we all be one as He and the Father are one

TODAY’S ADVICE

Once daffodils and tulips have gone by, add bone meal to the soil for next year’s blooms


26 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER!


Delight yourself in the Lord

and He will give you the desires of your Heart

Psalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

For Friday, May 22, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
MAY 22nd, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

And I'm proud to be an American,where at least I know I'm free.

And I won't forget the men who died,who gave that right to me.
Lee Greenwood



JUST FOR TODAY

We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

Just for today: I will exercise my faith with the understanding that I am energized by the spirit of God--my wellspring of health and wholeness. Knowing my body to be a temple of God, I care for it as I would a sacred creation, for indeed it is.




TODAY’S QUOTE

How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!

Maya Angelou



IT’S FINALLY FRIDAY !!
AND
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DS#4
May the dear Lord bless you today and always.

The weekend is just a few hours away. When the clock on the wall says 4 pm I’ll be going out the door and driving to the campground for 3 wonderful days of rest.

DD and her hubby will be missing in action this weekend as they are on their way to visit with DS#4 and his family. I do pray that they will have a safe trip and enjoy their visit

DS#1 and his family will all be there as usual and DS#5 and his wife will be joining us at the campground along with their 3 dogs. DDIL#1’s sister and her family will also be staying in one of the camp cabins there this weekend. We should have quite a group around the campfire for sure.

Take good care all and enjoy the Memorial Day Weekend!

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !


TODAY’S PRAYERS

Thank you, God, for your healing touch and your loving presence.

Amen


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.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!



TODAY’S TRIVIA


Today is Bifocals Day

Today is National Vanilla Pudding Day

Today is National Make a Memory Day. Do something silly with a child

1967: Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood premiered on PBS, featuring Rev. Fred Rogers, a Presbyterian minister from Pittsburgh. It’s public television’s longest running children’s program


Memorial Day – May 25th, 2009
Ahhh, Memorial Day . . .
Just the sound of it conjures up wonderful images of summer, doesn't it? Memorial Day is a holiday anticipated each year nearly as much as any holiday Americans celebrate. It represents many things to us: the official kick-off of the summer vacation season; theme parks, pools, National Parks, etc. are open for the summer season; a three day week-end. And don't forget the family picnics, barbecues and the parades. By the way, did we mention the Indy 500? Fun, fun, fun!
While it's great to celebrate all these things, there's so much more to remember. This Memorial Day weekend, take a moment to reflect on the real meaning behind this holiday - the ultimate sacrifice of life made by so many of our military men and women. Without the selfless duty of these people, we would not be able to enjoy and even take for granted, the freedom we have today. We should not forget the equal sacrifices made by the families of these individuals. Their lives were also changed forever due to the circumstances put upon them. And they, too, gave their best for the generations that followed.
This Memorial Day weekend, please take a moment to give thanks for your freedom. Thank God for His gift of the many men and women of valor and courage who willingly gave all to grant us the privilege of being Americans today

Have a great weekend, everyone!

And please be careful out there


TODAY’S SMILE

THINGS CHILDREN SAY & DO:

A farmer was driving along the road with a load of fertilizer.

A child playing in front of his house saw him and called,

"What are you hauling?"

Fertilizer, the farmer replied.

What are you going to do with it? asked the child.

Put it on strawberries, answered the farmer.

You ought to live here, the child advised him.

We put sugar and cream on them





TODAY’S REFLECTION

He is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous

Psalm 112:4

God is never wrong. He has never rendered a wrong decision, experienced the wrong attitude, taken the wrong path, said the wrong thing, or acted the wrong way. He is never too late or too early, too loud or too soft, too fast or too slow. He has always been and always will be right. He is righteous

1 of 365 devotionals in Grace for the Moment, Volume II by Max Lucado


TODAY’S ADVICE

Strong chamomile tea, rubbed over your skin, is a natural bug repellent

30 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER!


Delight yourself in the Lord

and He will give you the desires of your Heart

Psalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

For Thursday, May 21st, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
MAY 21st, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

As every thread of gold is valuable, so is every moment of time

John Mason

JUST FOR TODAY

We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

Just for today: I will act on divine wisdom that blesses me in making right decisions. As I examine situations with the wisdom of God within me by prayer and meditation, I will receive fresh, new perspectives.




TODAY’S QUOTE

Time is the coin of your life. It is the only coin you have, and only you can determine how it will be spent. Be careful lest you let other people spend it for you

Carl Sandburg





IT’S THURSDAY !!

Wednesday was warm and sunny with temps going over 80 degrees!
I sure did enjoy the warmth and today will be another lovely day.
It does feel so great to be warm again.

Today and tomorrow are going to be slow ones at work because just about everything is done for the week.

The leaves are on the trees, the flowers are blooming and the grass is growing. I guess summertime is on the way. In my trivia for the day they keep talking about strawberries but I’ve not seen any on the roadside stands yet. They should be coming soon. Of course the grocery store has them from out of state, but I’d love to have some nice fresh ones.

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !


TODAY’S PRAYERS

Lord, I lift my heart to you in praise and thanksgiving. Help me to rejoice in you through all of life’s circumstances, good or bad. May I bless you at all times
Amen


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.

God Bless You All !

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is Ascension Day, commemorating Christ's ascension into heaven. Observed for 1,941 years, since 68 AD

Today is Hummel Day, marking the birth in 1909 of Sister Maria Hummel, the German kindergarten art teacher whose watercolor drawings were transformed into the world’s finest figurines

Today is Passion Play Day. The first Passion Play was staged in Oberammergau, Germany, on this date in 1634

Today is National Strawberries and Cream Day


TODAY’S SMILE

Larry The Cable Guy Sez..........
A day without sunshine is..... like night.
42.7 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot.
99 percent of lawyers give the rest a bad name.
Remember, half the people you know are below average.
He who laughs last, thinks slowest.
Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm.
The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese in the trap.
Support bacteria. They're the only culture some people have.
A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
Change is inevitable, except from vending machines.
If you think nobody cares, try missing a couple of payments.
OK, so what's the speed of dark?
When everything is coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.
Hard work pays off in the future. Laziness pays off now.
How much deeper would the ocean be without sponges?
Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.
What happens if you get scared half to death, twice?
Why do psychics have to ask you your name?
Life isn't like a box of chocolates. It's more like a jar of jalapenos. What you do today, might burn your butt tomorrow.
Inside every older person is a younger person wondering, "What the heck happened?"
Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
Author Unknown





TODAY’S REFLECTION

Be careful! Watch out and don’t forget the things you have seen. Don’t forget them as long as you live, but teach them to your children and grandchildren.

Deuteronomy 4:9
Deuteronomy 4:9 (quoted above) includes a charge to pass on the life lessons we've learned. And the best way to do this is through stories, much as the Bible is filled with stories of God's working in human lives.
As we reflect on our past, we become aware of God's great love. Yes, we see our failures, and we can rejoice in God's forgiveness. But we also see that we live by God's grace and goodness. We are surprised and enriched by God's mercies new every morning. Let us preserve and pass on the stories of God's mercies, especially to our children and grandchildren
Found in one of my daily devotionals

TODAY’S ADVICE

To know the road ahead, ask those coming back

31 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER!


Delight yourself in the Lord

and He will give you the desires of your Heart

Psalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

For Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
MAY 20TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

How much we enjoy what we have is more important than how much we have.


JUST FOR TODAY

We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

Just for today: I will remain open at all times to receive what God is offering me.
The indwelling spirit of God is both my motivation and my inspiration, encouraging me to look for and expect good.





TODAY’S QUOTE

Lord, where we are wrong, make us willing to change; where we are right, make us easy to live with

The Rev. Peter Marshall



IT’S WEDNESDAY !!

OVER THE HUMP DAY!

We had another beautiful day yesterday and another one is on the way today. Wow! I do love this sunshine. It is needed for sure!

I have some wonderful news to share with you all…some already know about it, but I’m going to be a Grand’ma’ again in November. DS#3 and his wife are the happy parents to be. Babies are always a blessing and this one especially so. I am very glad for them.

There is now only two more days until my long weekend at the camper. The weather man is saying we’ll have partly cloudy skies and temps in the mid 70’s Saturday and Sunday then a slight chance of rain on Monday.

We’ll be hoping for NO rain at all!

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !


TODAY’S PRAYERS

Lord of creation, help us to pause daily and

be refreshed by the wonders you scatter in our path
Amen


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.

GOD BLESS YOU!



TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is Pick Strawberries Day. And we assume Eat Some Fresh-Picked Strawberries Day

Today is Weights and Measures Day, marking creation on the International Bureau of Weighs and Measures at Sevres, France, on this date in 1875

Today is Turn Beauty Inside Out Day

Today is Go Fly A Kite With the Kids Day

1830 - H.D. Hyde of Reading, Pennsylvania patented the fountain pen

1916: Saturday Evening Post published artist Norman Rockwell’s first cover. It depicted a boy having to care for his infant sibling, pushing a baby carriage, while his buddies set off the play ball

1927 - Lucky Lindbergh took off from Roosevelt Field in New York aboard the small airplane Spirit of St. Louis, en route to Paris, France. Thirty-three and one-half hours later, Charles A. Lindbergh arrived at his destination -- and flew into history

1941 - Harry James and his orchestra recorded the classic You Made Me Love You for Columbia Records


TODAY’S SMILE

WHAT YOUR CAR SAYS ABOUT YOU . . .

AUDI 90- I enjoy putting out engine fires.

BUICK PARK AVENUE- I am older than 34 of the 50 states.

CADILLAC ELDORADO- I am a very good Mary Kay salesman.

CHEVROLET CAMARO- I enjoy beating up people.

CHEVROLET CHEVETTE- I like seeing people's reactions when I tell them I have a 'Vette.

CHEVROLET CORVETTE- I'm in a mid-life crisis.

DODGE DAYTONA- I delivered pizza for four years to get this car.

FORD MUSTANG- I slow down to 85 in school zones.

FORD CROWN VICTORIA- I enjoy having people slow to 55 mph and change lanes when I pull up behind them





TODAY’S REFLECTION

May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in his works…I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.

Psalm 104: 31, 33

God spreads many beautiful things all around us - the wonders of creation, great music and art and books, the people we know and love and those we have yet to meet. If we are in a hurry we can miss such moments, even fail to recognize them while we're busy looking for something else. On the other hand, if we slow down we can notice these things, savor them, and praise God with thanksgiving.

TODAY’S ADVICE

After black clouds, clear weather

32 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER!


Delight yourself in the Lordand He will give you the desires of your HeartPsalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

For Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
MAY 19TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

The world is so fast that there are days when the person who says it can't be done is interrupted by the person who is doing it

Unknown


JUST FOR TODAY

We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

Just for today: I will become still, take a deep breath, and remember the words of a century-old hymn: It is well with my soul. I will spend a few moments in prayer knowing that all is well in spirit and in truth

When peace like a river, attendeth my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well, with my soul.

penned by hymnist Horatio Spafford and composed by Philip Bliss




TODAY’S QUOTE

For disappearing acts, it's hard to beat what happens to the eight hours supposedly left after eight of sleep and eight of work

Doug Larson


IT’S TUESDAY !!

After a very cold start of 35 degrees here yesterday morning it turned out to be a beautiful sunny day. I did see frost on the ground on my way to work so I hope no ones plants were damaged. I haven’t planted any yet so there is no fear there.

I stopped on my way home from work and put fresh flowers for Memorial Day on my folks and my grandparents grave sites. I will probably go Wednesday and put them on my DDH’s too. Memorial Day is next Monday but being away all weekend I thought I’d better get it done now.

This evening I plan to get together with my dulcimer buddies. We haven’t met since January so I doubt we’ll play much music. We’ll probably do a lot more talking and laughing than anything.

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !


TODAY’S PRAYERS

Lord, we worry about so many things: our future, our security, our problems. In our difficulties, Lord, let us never forget your promise to be with us always and to send us your Spirit. Help us to relax and let go, to seek first the kingdom, and trust in your grace
Amen


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.

GOD BLESS YOU!



TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is May Ray Day, a time to celebrate the beginning of warm outdoor days

Today is Circus Day, marking the first performance of the Ringling Brothers Circus on this day in 1884.

Today is Boys Clubs Day, marking creation of Boys Clubs on this date in 1906

1310: Shoes were designed specifically for the right and left foot for the first time since the fall of the Roman Empire

1958 - Bobby Darin’s single, Splish Splash, was released as the first eight-track master recording pressed to a plastic 45 RPM disc

1973 - Stevie Wonder moved to the number one position on the Billboard pop music chart with You are the Sunshine of My Life.

2005: The film Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith grossed $50-million in opening day box office sales


TODAY’S SMILE
A very dirty little fellow came in from playing in the yard and asked his mother,

Who am I?
Ready to play the game she said,
I don't know! Who are you?
WOW! cried the child.
Mrs. Johnson was right! She said I was so dirty, my own mother wouldn't recognize me



TODAY’S REFLECTION

But I tell you the truth, it is better for you that I go

John 16: 7

The apostles are sad because Jesus is leaving them. They are tense, afraid that without him they will be leaderless and lost. And so they will be—for a while.But Jesus tells them to relax: he will not leave them alone. He is sending the Spirit, who will instruct their hearts, and they will learn more about Jesus from the Spirit than they ever did from Jesus himself. They have to learn to let him go, before they can ever really be part of him

Online Prayer – Reflection on the Daily Gospel


TODAY’S ADVICE

Lack of pep is often mistaken for patience.

33 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER!


Delight yourself in the Lord

and He will give you the desires of your Heart

Psalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

For Monday, May 18th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
MAY 18TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

This is the miracle that happens every time to those who really love; the more they give, the more they possess

Rainer Maria Rilke

JUST FOR TODAY

We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

Just for today: when I'm not able to be there to care for loved ones, I will pray for them. I will also pray for the ones who are providing the care needed.

Caregivers understand that they are serving God by caring for precious creations of God. They consider it an honor to give their time, to apply their knowledge, to share their faith in loving, helpful ways


TODAY’S QUOTE

Love 'em for what they are and forgive 'em for what they ain't

Grandpa




IT’S MONDAY !!
AND
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO DS#3 AND HIS WIFE
May the dear Lord bless you both today and always.

It’s back to work once more and this should be a busy Monday as there will be payroll to do today. After many weeks of lay off, all of our men are working again so things are getting busier for me too.

This will be a normal 5 day work week except for the fact that I have to do payroll on Friday too. Next Monday is Memorial Day, a National Holiday, and I’m off work as will alot us in the US, so payroll must be done on Friday so that they get paid next week when the usually do.

Tuesday evening my dulcimer friends and I are supposed to get together and Thursday evening should be Bible Study night. So my week will be a busy one all around. I’m looking forward to the 3 day weekend ahead. I’ll need the rest for sure.

We did a lot of work around the campsite spreading stone this past weekend but it looks so nice it was worth all the work. I didn’t do as much as everyone else did, but someone had to take pictures after all.

I put a few of them on my journal page for you to see if you want. Just click on the link at the bottom of this newsletter for ‘What’s New at My House’.

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !


TODAY’S PRAYERS

Dear God, we need your help to deal with daily struggles and fears. We ask for renewed trust in you and for perseverance in overcoming challenges
Amen


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.

GOD BLESS YOU!


TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is National Feed the Birds Day

Today is International Museum Day
This day was established in 1977 by the International Council of Museums

Today is National Cheese Souffle Day

No Dirty Dishes Day. Today is a reprieve from the daily pile of dishes to wash and dry. Day after day, we do the daily chore of washing and drying dishes, then put them away in various cabinets and drawers. You deserve a break from this routine. And, today is that day. The objective of this day is to have no dirty dishes. It is not intended to pile them up until tomorrow. There are two ways to avoid dirty dishes today: 1. Use disposable plates, cups and silverware for all meals and snacks. 2. Take the family out to eat all three meals. Then for snack, go out for ice cream!

National Backyard Game Week and

Work at Home Moms Week begin today


TODAY’S SMILE

A first grade teacher seated her students in a circle. She asked them what they wanted to be when they grew up. One by one, each child got up and announced, "I'd like to be a nurse like my mother," or "I want to be a banker like my father," or "I want to be a teacher like you, Miss Smith."

The last child to speak was the most shy and timid little boy in the class. He said, "When I get big, I'm going to be a lion tamer in the circus. I'm going to face those animals with my whip and chair and make them leap through hoops of fire and obey all of my commands." Seeing the disbelieving looks on the faces of his classmates that he could ever act so boldly or bravely, he was quick to reassure them, "Well, of course, I'll have my mother with me



TODAY’S REFLECTION

As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete. This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends
John 15:9-13
That Christ willingly accepted crucifixion for our sakes, that he gave the greatest proof of love which the world has ever known, by laying down his life for his friends, did not make his sufferings any less, did not ease any of the pains of Calvary
Be grateful to God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit; love the Blessed Trinity; prove your love by loving your fellowmen. By doing this you are fulfilling the whole law and the prophets; and you are assuring yourself of the place in heaven which Christ has won for you

TODAY’S ADVICE

If you plant your Easter lily outdoors after the danger of frost has passed, you may coax another season's bloom

34 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER!


Delight yourself in the Lord

and He will give you the desires of your Heart

Psalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA


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For Friday, May 15th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
MAY 15TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

What can you do to promote world peace?
Go home and love your family

Mother Theresa


JUST FOR TODAY

We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

I will pray for others, enfolding each person--near or far--in loving thoughts of strength, wisdom, prosperity, and well-being. I envision all tenderly enfolded in God's care, and I give thanks for the answers to prayer




TODAY’S QUOTE

Family faces are magic mirrors. Looking at people who belong to us, we see the past, present and future. We make discoveries about ourselves

Gail Lumet Buckley



IT’S FINALLY FRIDAY !!

I love Fridays and am very thankful that I made it through another work week and can go off to enjoy my little place in the woods once more.

We are supposed to have a nice sunny day today with rain moving in tonight. I do hope it doesn’t rain all day tomorrow too. Sunday is supposed to be sunny and on the cool side with 60 for a high.

I cannot believe that Memorial Day is next weekend. The pool at the campground usually opens then but with the cool weather we’ve been having, I don’t think I’ll be doing any swimming.

Take good care all and I’ll see you again come Monday morning!

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !


TODAY’S PRAYERS

Father, teach me how to love.
Amen


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.

GOD BLESS YOU!




TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is Flip Your Mattress Day

Today is International Day of Families, sponsored by the UN

Today is Peace Officer Memorial Day, a part of National Police Week. Flags on all government buildings will be flown at half-staff today

Cape Cod Discovery Day - In 1602, the English navigator Bartholomew Gosnold discovered Cape Cod

Never Turn Your Back on the Ocean Day - Why?
Because it might be waving at you

1862 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture was established by President Abraham Lincoln on this day

1940: Nylon stockings appeared on sale for the first time in the U.S. Competing brands went on sale simultaneously under an agreement between manufacturers

1970 - Close to You, the Carpenter’s second album and the one that launched them to meteoric fame, was released by A&M Records



TODAY’S SMILE

ABC’S OF HAPPINESS

A--Accept

Accept others for who they are and for the choices they've made even if you have difficulty understanding their beliefs, motives, or actions.

B--Break Away

Break away from everything that stands in the way of what you hope to accomplish with your life.

C--Create

Create a family of friends whom you can share your hopes, dreams, sorrows, and happiness with. D--Decide

Decide that you'll be successful and happy come what may, and good things will find you. The roadblocks are only minor obstacles along the way.

E--Explore

Explore and experiment. The world has much to offer, and you have much to give. And every time you try something new, you'll learn more about yourself.

F--Forgive

Forgive and forget. Grudges only weigh you down and inspire unhappiness and grief. Soar above it, and remember that everyone makes mistakes.

G--Grow

Leave the childhood monsters behind. They can no longer hurt you or stand in your way.

H--Hope

Hope for the best and never forget that anything is possible as long as you remain dedicated to the task.

I--Ignore

Ignore the negative voice inside your head. Focus instead on your goals and remember your accomplishments. Your past success is only a small inkling of what the future holds.

J--Journey

Journey to new worlds, new possibilities, by remaining open-minded. Try to learn something new every day, and you'll grow.

K--Know

Know that no matter how bad things seem, they'll always get better. The warmth of spring always follows the harshest winter.

L--Love

Let love fill your heart instead of hate. When hate is in your heart, there's room for nothing else, but when love is in your heart, there's room for endless happiness.

M--Manage

Manage your time and your expenses wisely, and you'll suffer less stress and worry. Then you'll be able to focus on the important things in life.

N--Notice

Never ignore the poor, infirm, helpless, weak, or suffering. Offer your assistance when possible, and always your kindness and understanding

O--Open

Open your eyes and take in all the beauty around you. Even during the worst of times, there's still much to be thankful for.

P--Play

Never forget to have fun along the way. Success means nothing without happiness.

Q--Question

Ask many questions, because you're here to learn.

R--Relax

Refuse to let worry and stress rule your life, and remember that things always have a way of working out in the end.

S--Share

Share your talent, skills, knowledge, and time with others. Everything that you invest in others will return to you many times over.

T--Try

Even when your dreams seem impossible to reach, try anyway. You'll be amazed by what you can accomplish.

U--Use

Use your gifts to your best ability. Talent that's wasted has no value.

Talent that's used will bring unexpected rewards.

V--Value

Value the friends and family members who've supported and encouraged you, and be there for them as well. W--WorkWork hard every day to be the best person you can be, but never feel guilty if you fall short of your goals. Every sunrise offers a second chance.

X--X-Ray

Look deep inside the hearts of those around you and you'll see the goodness and beauty within.

Y--Yield

Yield to commitment. If you stay on track and remain dedicated, you'll find success at the end of the road.

Z--Zoom

Zoom to a happy place when bad memories or sorrow rear a ugly head.
Author Unknown




TODAY’S REFLECTION

Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
Psalm 90:12

We can waste our time, talents, and possessions on that which does not feed our soul, but we do not have to spend our days restlessly, aimlessly wandering through life. We have the privilege of following Jesus Christ in his work of redeeming the world

TODAY’S ADVICE

Licorice in tea or candy form can help remedy heartburn

37 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER!


Delight yourself in the Lord

and He will give you the desires of your Heart

Psalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

For Thursday, May 14th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
MAY 14TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

Each of us is still under construction.



JUST FOR TODAY

We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

Just for today: With a fresh outlook on my world, I make a new start in life. No matter what the situation or timing of it, God is my constant companion, and with God, I am always making progress



TODAY’S QUOTE

Change your thoughts and you change your world.
Norman Vincent Peale


IT’S THURSDAY !!

It’s raining here again today they say so I’ll have to work real hard to make some sunshine for myself. Yesterday was gloomy enough and now another cloudy day is ahead.

I’ve had plenty of time this week to work on doing things around the house in the evenings so I should be all caught up when I leave for the campground after work on Friday. It’s nice not to have unfinished work waiting for you when you get home again.

The Thursday evening Bible study is cancelled because of something else going on. So that means I can get all packed tonight and load up the car. It’s been hard knowing exactly what clothing to take so I just put a mixture in the bag. Shorts, jeans, tees and sweatshirts. We never know if it’s going to be hot or cold. Lately it’s been a mixture of both.

It probably won’t warm up and stay that way til the middle of June.

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !


TODAY’S PRAYERS

God, open my eyes to see clearly your patience and forgiveness so that I can offer the same to others
Amen


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.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!




TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is National Dance Like a Chicken Day

Today is Lewis & Clark Day. Captain Meriwether Lewis and Lieutenant William Clark left St. Louis to find a route to the Pacific Ocean on this date in 1804. They arrived at the Pacific Coast of Oregon in November 1805

Today is National Buttermilk Biscuit Day

Star Wars Day - Celebrate the birthday of George Lucas, who brought us the Star Wars trilogy (now the prequel), by working to establish a true human presence in space. Lucas was born in 1944 in Modesto, California

Stars and Stripes Forever Day - In 1897, John Philip Sousa's march was performed for the first time

1878 - The trademarked name Vaseline (for a brand of petroleum jelly) was registered by Robert A. Chesebrough. You have probably heard of his Chesebrough-Pond’s company

1904: The first Olympic games to be held in the U.S. opened in St. Louis

1913 - John D. Rockefeller made the largest gift of money (to that time) by establishing the Rockefeller Foundation for $100,000,000. The foundation promotes “the well-being of mankind throughout the world

TODAY’S SMILE

On a beautiful summer's day, a father and his eight-year-old son were lying on the grass by the riverbank, looking up at the sky and watching the wisps of cloud float gently overhead. After a few minutes of silence, the boy turned to the father and asked, Dad, why are we here? That's a good question, Son. I think we're here to enjoy days such as this, to experience nature in all its glory, the vastness of the sky, the beauty of the trees, the song of the birds, the rippling flow of the water. We're here to help make the world a better place, to pass on our wisdom to future generations who will hopefully profit from our achievements and learn from our mistakes.

We're here to savor the small triumphs of life - passing your school exams, the birth of a new member of the family, promotion at work, a win for the home team! And we're here to comfort those dearest to us in times of distress, to provide kindness and compassion, support and strength, to let them know that, no matter how bad a situation may seem, they are not alone.

Does that answer your question, Son?

Not really, Dad

No?

No, what I meant was, why are we here when Mom said to pick her up forty minutes ago




TODAY’S REFLECTION

Then they gave lots to them, and the lot fell upon Matthias,and he was counted with the Eleven Apostles

Acts 15:26

In today’s reading from the Acts of the Apostles, we are given an insight into the formative days of the Christian community. Before casting their lots, the community prayerfully invoked the Lord’s assistance in their choosing of a replacement for the original Apostle, Judas. How often do we invite the Lord to be with us when we are called to make decisions, big or small

TODAY’S ADVICE

Reputation is a large bubble that bursts when you try to blow it up yourself

38 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER!


Delight yourself in the Lordand He will give you the desires of your HeartPsalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
MAY 13TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

Celebrate love, the joy of all the earth

JUST FOR TODAY

We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

Just for today I will take time to honor the child in me in thought, attitude, and expectation. I am a spiritual expression in human form, and all I need for healthy, joyous, prosperous living is mine.


TODAY’S QUOTE

Better by far that you should forget and smile than that you should remember and be sad

Christina Rossetti


IT’S WEDNESDAY !!

On my way home from work yesterday I spotted the first goose crossing of the season. I noticed that traffic ahead of me had slowed down and there was a police car flashing it’s lights in the middle of the road. When I got to the spot where he was I saw several families of Canadian geese just off the curb to the side of the road. The babies were still very small and I wondered if this was their first outing. I’ve seen the mama’s and papa’s for quite awhile now. That policeman is now my hero.

They say today will be a little warmer but with some rain too.
I think the new saying should be May showers bring June flowers. We have had a lot of rain so far this month. The long range forecast says we have a chance of rain on Saturday too. I hope not as we’ll have a load of stone to spread around there at the campsite.

I did get a lovely gardenia plant from DS#4 yesterday. What a nice surprise to see that sitting by my door when I got home from work.

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !


TODAY’S PRAYERS

Spirit of Love, show me how to love You today
Amen


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.

GOD BLESS YOU!



TODAY’S TRIVIA

I Just Called to Say I Love You Day - On the birthday of Stevie Wonder, call someone you love and tell them so. Stevie Wonder was bornin 1951 in Saginaw, Michigan

Leprechaun Day is a dedicated to the little elves of Ireland. Saint Patrick's day is a huge day in March that celebrates Irish pride and everything about Ireland. But, tiny Leprechauns with their precious, hidden pot of gold, deserve their own day reserved just for them

Our Lady of Fatima Day - In 1917, Mary first appeared as the Virgin of the Rosary to 3 shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal

Today is National Nightshift Workers Day

1938 - Louis Armstrong and his orchestra recorded the New Orleans jazz standard, When the Saints Go Marching In, on Decca Records


TODAY’S SMILE

An Ode to English Plurals

We’ll begin with a box, and the plural is boxes,
But the plural of ox becomes oxen, not oxes.
One fowl is a goose, but two are called geese,
Yet the plural of moose should never be meese.
You may find a lone mouse or a nest full of mice,
Yet the plural of house is houses, not hice.
If the plural of man is always called men,
Why shouldn’t the plural of pan be called pen?
If I speak of my foot and show you my feet,
And I give you a boot, would a pair be called beet?
If one is a tooth and a whole set are teeth,
Why shouldn’t the plural of booth be called beeth?
Then one may be that, and three would be those,
Yet hat in the plural would never be hose,
And the plural of cat is cats, not cose.
We speak of a brother and also of brethren,
But though we say mother, we never say methren.
Then the masculine pronouns are he, his and him,
But imagine the feminine: she, shis and shim!
Let’s face it — English is a crazy language.
There is no egg in eggplant nor ham in hamburger;
neither apple nor pine in pineapple.
English muffins weren’t invented in England.
We take English for granted, but if we explore its paradoxes,
we find that quicksand can work slowly,
boxing rings are square,
and a guinea pig is neither from Guinea nor is it a pig.
And why is it that writers write but fingers don’t fing,
grocers don’t groce and hammers don’t ham?
Doesn’t it seem crazy that you can make amends but not one amend.
If you have a bunch of odds and ends and get rid of all but one of them,
what do you call it?
If teachers taught, why didn’t preachers praught?
If a vegetarian eats vegetables, what does a humanitarian eat?
Sometimes I think all the folks who grew up speaking English
should be committed to an asylum for the verbally insane.
In what other language do people recite at a play and play at a recital?
We ship by truck but send cargo by ship.
We have noses that run and feet that smell.
We park in a driveway and drive in a parkway.
And how can a slim chance and a fat chance be the same,
while a wise man and a wise guy are opposites?
You have to marvel at the unique lunacy of a language
in which your house can burn up as it burns down
in which you fill in a form by filling it out,
and in which an alarm goes off by going on.
And in closing, if Father is Pop, how come Mother’s not Mop?
Author Unknown




TODAY’S REFLECTION

May mercy, peace, and love be yours in abundance

Jude 1: 2

A man wrote to READER’S DIGEST, “My mother has always treated me like her baby, no matter what my age. After turning 30, I purchased a computer and learned to use it. Thinking I’d impress her with my skill and maturity, I sent her a well-written letter, complete with computer graphics, borders and an elaborate typeface.
“I phoned to ask what she thought of the letter. ‘It’s lovely, dear,’ she replied. ‘I have it hanging on the refrigerator for all the neighbors to see.’
Any of you know a mother like that—who still sees a thirty year-old-offspring as a child? It’s not all that uncommon. At least we know we are loved. The good parent never quits loving—even when we don’t deserve it.
From Daily Devotions


TODAY’S ADVICE

Keep a few bay leaves in grain and flour canisters to repel bugs

39 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER!


Delight yourself in the Lord
and He will give you the desires of your Heart
Psalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

For Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
MAY 12TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

The heart that loves is always young

Greek proverb



JUST FOR TODAY

We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

Believe in your fellow human beings. They are special people with special problems, different lives and backgrounds, different beliefs. Live by the golden rule, expressed in many different ways in other cultures and religions. That is basically - treat others the way you would like to be treated. A time proven way to feel better about our lives and the road ahead




TODAY’S QUOTE

It's faith in something and enthusiasm for something that makes life worth living

Oliver Wendell Holmes


IT’S TUESDAY !!

Monday is now a thing of the past and the week is moving right along. It’s Tuesday already. It was a sunny mild day yesterday and I think today will be the same. I did see there was a frost warning posted for overnight so I hope everyone’s gardens are ok. Many around here don’t plant til Memorial Day but sometimes we like to think mid-May is ok.

Our azalea bushes are full of buds and ready to bloom and very soon the little rose bush in the back will have blooms too. I think it has grown to 5 times the size it was when I first planted it. I saw a hummingbird at the campsite this past weekend, but I haven’t seen one at our feeders yet here at home.

Just two weeks now, until its Memorial Day and I always like to think that is the beginning of summertime. The swimming pools open and many college students are off for summer break. Of course summer doesn’t officially begin til the 21st of June. I’m going to enjoy it all to the fullest and soak up as much sunshine as I can.

Tuesdays are supposed to be terrific!

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !


TODAY’S PRAYERS

God, remind us that you will hold our hand and walk with us through every day. Give us the will to do what you want us to do.
Amen


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.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!




TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is National Nutty Fudge Day

Today is National Nonsense Day

Today is National Windmill Day

Limerick Day - Celebrates the birthday of Edward Lear (1812), whose Book of Nonsense popularized limericks

Today is Odometer Day. William Clayton invented the odometer on this date in 1847 as he crossed the U.S. plains in a covered wagon

1820: Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, was born. She carried a pet owl everywhere she went

1932: A new character, Dippy Dawg, appeared in the cartoon Mickey’s Revue by Walt Disney. Later, Disney changed Dippy’s name to Goofy


TODAY’S SMILE

THE CROW

An old woman sat on the sofa at her house along with her 45 years old son.

Suddenly a crow perched on their window.

She asked her son what it was

The son told her that it was a crow

After a few minutes the old woman asked her son a 2nd time what it was.

The son said he’d just told her it was a crow.

After a little while the old woman asked her son a 3rd time – What is this?

At this time some of expression of irritation was felt by the son and he said with rebuff, it’s a crow, a crow!

After a little while the mother asked her son a 4th time – what is this?

This time the son shouted at his mother – Why do you keep asking me the same question over and over again although I have told you several times? Are you not able to understand?

After awhile the mother went to her room and came back with a tattered old diary. Opening a page, she asked her son to read the page.

When the son read the diary this is what was written on the page:

Today my little son, age 3, was sitting with me on the sofa when a crow was sitting on the window. My son asked me 23 times what it was and I replied to him 23 times that it was a crow. I hugged him lovingly each time and he asked me again and again. I did not at all feel irritated; I rather felt affection for my little child.

So… if your mother attains old age, do not repulse her and consider her a burden, but speak to her a gracious word. Be cool, obedient, humble and kind to her. Be considerate to your mother. Remember who she really is.

Author Unknown





TODAY’S REFLECTION

Whoever has my commandments and observes them is the one who loves me

John 14:21

Amid the chaos of modern life, it’s not surprising that many people are trying to simplify things

Jesus also uses the idea of simplicity in these words to his disciples.

He didn’t intend for the Christian life to be complicated. No matter how we look at it, it all boils down to loving God and loving our neighbor as ourselves.


TODAY’S ADVICE

To prevent baldness, eat parsnips every day


40 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER!


Delight yourself in the Lord

and He will give you the desires of your Heart

Psalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA