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