For Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
JUNE 30TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things

Robert Brault


JUST FOR TODAY

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

Just for today: I will I expect the best and cooperate with its enfoldment.
I know that the spirit of God within me is greater than any challenge I could ever face



TODAY’S QUOTE

To be content with little is hard; to be content with much is impossible

Marie Ebner-Eschenbach



IT’S TUESDAY !!

Well I made it through another Monday. They are getting harder and harder to take. It was a busy busy day and I was running on a low battery for sure.

Tonight I have a long meeting for church. Registration starts at 6:30 and then the meeting runs from 7:00 – 9:30. I think I turn into a pumpkin at 9:00 on work nights so it should be interesting to see if I fall asleep or not.

Work should be another busy one, but I got into bed early last night so maybe I’ll feel like I have more energy today.

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


TODAY’S PRAYERS

May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others. May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.. May you be content with yourself just the way you are. Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us.

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 Ice Cream Soda Day

Today is Go For a Stroll Downtown Day

1841 - The Erie Railroad rolled out its first passenger train on this day

1926: McGraw Electric Company of Minneapolis sold the world's first pop-up toasters

1936 - Margaret Mitchell’s book, Gone with the Wind, was published in New York City

1953: The first Chevrolet Corvette rolled off the assembly line in Flint, Michigan. It was the first laminated plastic car. Sticker price: $3,250

1974: Steven Spielberg filmed the famous July 4th scene for his movie, Jaws.


TODAY’S SMILE

There was a very cautious man

Who never laughed or played

He never risked, he never tried

He never sang or prayed

And when he one day passed away

His insurance was denied

For since he never really lived

They claimed he never died





TODAY’S REFLECTION

Lot's wife looked back, and she was turned into a pillar of salt

Genesis 19:26

In Phil 3:13-14 Paul said: I give no thought to what lies behind but push on to what is ahead. My entire attention is on the finish line as I run toward the prize to which God calls me — life on high in Christ Jesus

The Lord does not want us living in the past or the future. We must live in the now. We thank God for what has been and rejoice in what will be, but live in what is.


TODAY’S ADVICE

When spiders build new webs, the weather will be clear


84 DAYS TIL FALL!


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

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
JUNE 29TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

If you wait until you are sure you will never take off the training wheels


JUST FOR TODAY

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

Just for today: To gain an even greater sense of the majesty of divine grace, I will take a few moments to withdraw from the activity, sounds, and circumstances around me




TODAY’S QUOTE

No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new heaven to the human spirit

Helen Keller




IT’S MONDAY !!

It seems every weekend I say the same thing. The weekend just went by way to fast. I really don’t understand how it seems I just got there and it’s time to come home and go to work once more.

DD and her hubby are on vacation this week and so they are still there at the campground til Thursday and then they head out of state to visit some of DSIL’s relatives for the 4th. When I left Sunday they were out on the lake fishing. I’m sure they’ll have a great time this week.

DS#6 and his wife made it home safe and sound and had a great time when they visited DS#2 this past week. They said it was really hot there but not unbearable.

This will be another short work week as I have Friday off as a vacation day. The only things on the calendar besides going to work is a hair cut after work today and a meeting for church Tuesday evening

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


TODAY’S PRAYERS

I said a prayer for you today

and know God must have heard;

I felt the answer in my heart

Although He spoke not a word

.I didn't ask for wealth or fame,

I knew you wouldn't mind,

I asked Him to send treasures

Of a far more lasting kind.

I asked that He'd be near you

At the start of each new day,

To grant you health and blessings,

And friends to share your way.I

asked for happiness for you

In all things great and small -

But it was for His loving careI

prayed the most of all

Amen

Prayer by Author Unknown


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 Peter and Paul Day, commemorating martyrdom of the Apostles. Church tradition holds that Nero had Peter crucified and Paul beheaded because they refused to stop preaching the Gospel. Today’s observance began in the 3rd century

Today is Remote Control Day, a favorite observance of couch potatoes everywhere. First Remote Control for the TV - 1964

Today is National Almond Butter Crunch Day

Today is Elvis Presley Boulevard Day. The City of Memphis voted to name a 12-mile portion of the street that passes Graceland in honor of Elvis. Street signs disappeared immediately

Today is Waffle Iron Day

1891: The National Forest Service was formed

1956: Dressed in a tux and tails on Steve Allen’s TV variety show, Elvis Presley sang Hound Dog to a basset hound sitting on a stool


TODAY’S SMILE

Cinderella Grants All Wishes, Almost!

After watching the movie Cinderella, five-year-old Sarah started using her pinwheel as a magic wand, pretending she was a fairy godmother. "Make three wishes," she told her mother, "and I'll grant them."

Her mom first asked for world peace. Sarah swung her wand and proclaimed the request fulfilled. Next, her mother requested for a cure for all ill children. Again, with a sweep of the pinwheel, Sarah obliged.

The mother, with a glance down at her rather ample curves, made her third wish, "I wish to have a trim figure again."

The miniature fairy godmother started waving her wand madly.
"I'll need more power for this!" she exclaimed

ONE MORE…

Americans are getting stronger. Twenty years ago, it took two people to carry ten dollars' worth of groceries. Today, a five-year-old can do it.





TODAY’S REFLECTION

But to all who did accept him and believe in him he gave the right to become the children of God.

John 1:12

When you recognize God as Creator, you will admire him.

When you recognize his wisdom, you will learn from him.

When you discover his strength, you will rely on him.

But only when he saves you will you worship him. ...

And from that moment on, he is not just a deity to admire,

a teacher to serve, or a master to obey.

He is the Savior. The Savior to be worshiped.


TODAY’S ADVICE

Plant mint near cabbage to deter the adult white moth of the imported cabbageworm


85 DAYS TIL FALL!


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, June 25th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
JUNE 25TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

Hope is the ability to hear the music of the future.
Faith is having the courage to dance to it today


JUST FOR TODAY

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

Just for today: I will pay attention to what brings me joy. Doing so can reveal volumes about my right actions and perfect calling



TODAY’S QUOTE

Dancing with the feet is one thing, but dancing with the heart is another

Author Unknown


IT’S THURSDAY !!

It’s not finally Friday but it is the last day of my work week. I won’t have a newsletter for you now until Monday. Maybe you might think that’s a good thing anyway.

Don’t forget if you are ever tired of having this sent your way every day just drop me an e-mail saying so and I’ll take you off my mailing list.

Today may bring some rain our way but the next couple of days look to be sunny and quite warm here. Perfect for camping !

This weekend DS#6 and his wife will be driving home from their visit with DS#2. I’ll be praying for a safe trip for them.

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


TODAY’S PRAYERS

Lord, teach us to be patient when things aren't going as we want them to.
Help us to wait with faith in you
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 Fried Okra Day

Today is National Handshake Day, time to get a grip on shaking hands

The Kewpie Doll was created by Rose ONeill, who was born on this day in 1874. Rose was raised in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania and had a rather successful career as an illustrator and author. The Kewpie Doll was a small, cupid-like, plump figure with a top-knot and was made of plaster or celluloid

1788 - The Virginia colony including Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America, entered the United States of America as the tenth state. The cardinal as the state bird. The official state flower of Virginia is the flowering dogwood.

1844 - John Tyler took Julia Gardiner as his bride, thus becoming the first U.S. President to marry while in office



TODAY’S SMILE

SLOW DANCE
Have you ever watched kids

On a merry-go-round?Or listened to the rain

Slapping on the ground?

Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flight?

Or gazed at the sun into the fading night?

You better slow down.

Don't dance so fast.

Time is short.

The music won't last.

Do you run through each day

On the fly?

When you ask "How are you?"

Do you hear the reply?When the day is done,

Do you lie in your bed

With the next hundred chores

Running through your head?

You'd better slow down.

Don't dance so fast.

Time is short.

The music won't last.

Ever told your child,

We'll do it tomorrow?

And in your haste,

Not see his sorrow?

Ever lost touch,

Let a good friendship die'

Cause you never had time

To call and say "Hi"?

You'd better slow down.

Don't dance so fast.

Time is short.

The music won't last.

When you run so fast to get somewhere

You miss half the fun of getting there.

When you worry and hurry through your day,

It is like an unopened gift....

Thrown away.

Life is not a race.

Do take it slower

Hear the music

Before the song is over.
Author Unknown





TODAY’S REFLECTION

Was not the hand of the Lord upon him?

Luke 1:66

Today's readings speak of the specific place John the Baptist had in God's plan for the world's salvation. It was prepared for him from the beginning. His was an important one, but it wasn't the only one. He certainly can't do everything that needs to be done for God's plan to be carried out. We each have a place in the way things run

TODAY’S ADVICE

If it rains on June 27th, it will rain for seven weeks

89 DAYS TIL FALL!


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, June 24th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
JUNE 24TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

If our need had been information, God would have sent us an educator. If our need had been technology, God would have sent us a scientist. If our need had been money, God would have sent us an economist. If our need had been pleasure, God would have sent us an entertainer. But our greatest need was forgiveness, so God sent us a Savior

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 pray that your heart is filled with peace; your soul, with comfort; and your life, with abundance of every kind. Even though we may be apart please know that I am holding your hand today --in thought and prayer




TODAY’S QUOTE

The place to be happy is here.

The time to be happy is now.

The way to be happy is to

make others so.

Robert C. Ingersoll




IT’S WEDNESDAY !!

OVER THE HUMP DAY!

I had a great supper over at DS#5’s yesterday evening and I’d like to say thank you very much to them. It’s not often that their busy schedule allows time for us to get together like that. I even got a small dish of leftovers for my lunch today.

This evening I need to finish up the laundry and get packed for the weekend. I’ll be leaving after work tomorrow because Friday is a vacation day.

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


TODAY’S PRAYERS
Teach us, Lord, to do the little things as though they were great, because of the majesty of Christ who does them in us and who lives our life. Teach us to do the greatest things as though they were little and easy because of his great power.
Amen
prayer written by Blaise Pascal


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 Descendants Day and Log Cabin Day

Today is National Creamy Pralines Day

Today is St. Jean-Baptiste Day, a public holiday in Quebec, celebrating the birth of St. John the Baptist

Today is National Swing a Kid Day

U.F.O. Day - First documented UFO sighting on this day in 1947 near Washington's Cascade Mountains

June 24 is Midsummer Day, traditionally the midpoint of the growing season. The eve before is a night of joyous celebration. In ancient times, women would bathe in the river and gather magic from the water to bring life-giving rain

1949: NBC debuted the first network television western, Hopalong Cassidy, starring William Boyd and Edgar Buchanan

1953: Journalist Jacqueline Bouvier announced her engagement to U.S. Senator John F. Kennedy



TODAY’S SMILE

On the first day of school, a teacher was glancing over the roll when she noticed a number after each student's name, such as 154, 136 or 142.

Wow! Look at these IQs, she said to herself.
What a terrific class.

The teacher promptly determined to work harder with this class than with any other she ever had.Throughout the year, she came up with innovative lessons that she thought would challenge the students, because she didn't want them to get bored with work that was too easy.Her plan worked!

The class outperformed all the other classes that she taught in the usual way.Then, during the last quarter of the year, she discovered what those numbers after the students' name really were: their locker numbers

One More...

Who, What, or Where is this?

I only work when you're sitting down.

I can be put together in a snap.

My length is adjustable.

Despite my name, I don't hold up your chair.

I always sit in your lap when I'm at work.

I am now available for dogs as well as people.

My image is illuminated in airplanes.

I can save lives.

Most cars have at least four of me.

U. S. law requires use of me.

Think you know the answer?

Answer: tleb taes (read from right to left)





TODAY’S REFLECTION

How narrow the gate and constricted the road that leads to life. And those who find it are few.

Matthew 7:14

Jesus never promised that the Christian life would be easy. He never said we would have a problem-free existence if we chose to follow him through that narrow gate. Jesus has promised that he will never leave you.

Do you know that Jesus is with you every step you take? As you walk the road that God has laid out for you, your life can be filled with meaning and purpose—even if that meaning is shaded from your eyes right now. His mercy will cover you, and his strength will empower you

TODAY’S ADVICE

When the perfume of flowers is unusually strong, expect rain


90 DAYS TIL FALL!


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

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
JUNE 23RD, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

If you keep your nose to the grindstone rough,And keep it down there long enough,In time you will forget there are such things,As brooks that babble and birds that sing;And of these will all your world compose:Yourself, the grindstone, and your poor old nose.

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 lovingly nurture my faith in prayerful moments. Quiet moments with God allow me to express my heartfelt desires. I will relax and trust that blessings will be unfolding in His perfect time and I will feel more secure each day.




TODAY’S QUOTE

Live like you'll die tomorrow, work like you don't need the money, and dance like nobody's watching

Bob Fosse


IT’S TUESDAY !!

Summer is here and it really feels great!
It’s supposed to be another beautiful day here. When it is so nice out it is hard to believe that it can be so cold and icy in the winter. I almost forget what it was like to be cold. Almost but not completely that’s for sure.

DS#1 called yesterday evening to say that they were home from their trip and they had a good time. DS#5 had also called to see how to make Cabbage and noodles but I missed his call because I was outside, so when I called him back he’d managed to fix it all on his own and since he has so much of it, I’m invited over to their house for dinner tonight. That is one meal that is still very good when it’s reheated so of course I’ll stop there on my way home from work today.

It’s terrific Tuesday which is supposed to be the best day of the week! We’ll see…

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


TODAY’S PRAYERS

Dear heavenly Father, make us more aware of your surprises all around us.
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 Public Service Day, sponsored by the United Nations

Today is National Pecan Sandy Day

Today is Let It Go Day. Whatever is bugging you, let it go

Today is National Pizzazz Day. Add a little pizzazz to your life today

1938 - Marineland opened near St. Augustine, Florida

1941 - Lena Horne recorded St. Louis Blues for Victor Records and launched an illustrious singing career in the process

1960 - Cleon Turner finally found an entrance to what would become known as Crystal Onyx Cave in Pruitt’s Knob , Kentucky. Turner had been searching for the place for 30 years


TODAY’S LINK

Using current gasoline prices from AAA's daily, online Fuel Gauge Report, as well as the latest highway fuel economy ratings from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the AAA Fuel Cost Calculator estimates the amount and cost of gasoline needed to complete a vacation trip

http://www.fuelcostcalculator.com/TripGasPrice.aspx

TODAY’S SMILE

On the church newsletter were these instructions - Hold this paper close to your nose and breathe deeply. If the sheet turns green, you need to see a doctor. If it turns blue see your dentist. If it turns red see your bank manager. If it turns black, you need to check your will so see your lawyer immediately. If, however, it does not change color then there is nothing wrong with you and so there is no reason why you should not be in church again next week

One more…

It makes me glad to make up hums.

It makes me glad when Christmas comes.

It makes me glad when bees make honey.

It makes me glad when days are sunny.

It makes me glad to win a game.

It makes me glad that friend is your name.

It makes me glad when spring is here

It makes me glad when birthdays are near.

I saved the best one for the end.

It makes me glad you are my friend





TODAY’S REFLECTION

He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it.

1 Thessalonians 5:24
The apostle Paul encouraged the Thessalonians to give their all for God. They were to exhort, warn, comfort, rejoice, pray, and express their gratitude to God—among other things. We too should always do our best in our Christian life and service. But when pressure periods come and we just don’t have the time we feel we need, we should do the best we can and then prayerfully trust God’s faithfulness
Daily Devotional


TODAY’S ADVICE

Use the juice of chamomile, garlic, lemon verbena, or onions to ward off insects

91 DAYS UNTIL FALL!


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, June 22nd, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
JUNE 22ND, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

This is the beginning of a new day. You have been given this day to use as you will. You can waste it or use it for good. What you do today is important because you are exchanging a day of your life for it. When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever; in its place is something that you have left behind...let it be something good

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 welcome new beginnings, which are new chapters in my own story of life. My faith in God's ever-present guidance is constant and I can celebrate my freedom to begin anew



TODAY’S QUOTE

Be glad of life, because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars

Henry Van Dyke



IT’S MONDAY !!

Happy Summer !

I had a nice restful weekend and enjoyed a lot of peace and quiet but I sure did miss my camper buddies. My niece, her hubby and his folks were camping this past weekend and they made sure I was fed and not too lonely too.

It was totally unnecessary that they bring me food, but I guess they know I usually don’t cook so they give me dinner on Saturday and lunch on Sunday. It was really considerate of them.

My niece entered the fishing derby they had and she won a trophy too. What a surprise. DSIL has tried to win a trophy before, but she beat him to it. I can just hear it now…I’m sure there will be a little competition coming up between those two. I thought I had a picture of her with her trophy, but I must have messed up as it wasn’t there when I downloaded my pictures of the weekend.

Next week DS#1 and family and DD and her hubby will be back camping with me and it’ll be nice having them there too. I’m actually going to be cooking next weekend too. I promised them I’d make some cabbage rolls, which is something I love but rarely have since it’s one of those things that you don’t make in small quantities.

There is nothing on my calendar but work this week but I do have a vacation day on Friday so I’ll get a nice long 3 day weekend.

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


TODAY’S PRAYERS

Dear God, may the touch of your hand be real to us and remind us that everything will always be okay for you are with us
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 Chocolate Eclair Day

Today is National Listen to a Child Day

Doughnuts Day - They were apparently invented on this day in 1874

THUMB EXERCISE DAY - Green thumb, thumb wresting, rules of thumb, thumbnail sketch, thumbs down, thumbs up! What would we do without our thumbs? They give us a precision grip and the ability to manipulate objects with great skill - all because they move freely and independently of the fingers. Give your thumbs a good wiggle today and be glad they're there

TODAY’S SMILE

When you've trusted God and walked his way

When you've felt his hand lead you day by day

But your steps now take you another way ...

Start over.

When you've made your plans and they've gone awry

When you've tried your best and there's no more try

When you've failed yourself and you don't know why ...

Start over.

When you've told your friends what you plan to do

When you've trusted them and they didn't come through

And you're all alone and it's up to you ...

Start over.

When you've failed your kids and they're grown and gone

When you've done your best but it's turned out wrong

And now your grandchildren come along ...

Start over.

When you've prayed to God so you'll know his will

When you've prayed and prayed and you don't know still ...

When you want to stop cause you've had your fill ...

Start over.

When you think you're finished and want to quit

When you've bottomed out in life's deepest pit

When you've tried and tried to get out of it ...

Start over.

Starting over means "Victories Won"

Starting over means "A Race Well Run"

Starting over means "God's Will Done"

Don't just sit there ..............START OVER!



TODAY’S REFLECTION

First take the log out of your own eye

Matthew 7:1-5

Everybody is a critic, but nobody wants to be judged or condemned. Thinking the best of other people is necessary if we wish to grow in love. And kindliness in judgment is nothing less that a sacred duty

Jesus states a heavenly principle we can stake our lives on: what you give to others (and how you treat others) will return to you. The Lord knows our faults and he sees all, even the imperfections and sins of the heart which we cannot recognize in ourselves


TODAY’S ADVICE

Make a mouthwash of vinegar and salt to ease a toothache

HAPPY 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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JUNE 19th, 2009




TODAY'S THOUGHT

There are no diamonds if coal is not crushed and heated...

There is no oil, if olives are not squeezed...

No wine, if grapes are not pressed...

No perfume, if flowers are not crushed...

Have you felt any pressure in life today?

Don't worry... God is just bringing out the best in you!


JUST FOR TODAY

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

Just for today: With faith and confidence, I will trust that there is a time and a season for each change in my life. With planning, insight, and prayer, I will trust as I step forward to change




TODAY’S QUOTE

An unread Bible is like food uneaten, a love letter never read, a buried sword, a road map unstudied, gold never mined

Jerry Vines



IT’S FRIDAY !!

Yes, it is finally Friday! What a long long work week this was!

I’m off now for a couple of days of R&R at the campground. It will seem rather strange as DS#1 and family won’t be there. He and his wife leave for the sunny and hot south for a little vacation and DD and her hubby won’t be there as they’re attending a nephew’s graduation party this weekend.

The weatherman has those nice dark clouds with a lightning streak going through in the forecast so I’m hoping at least it won’t rain the entire weekend. I need to soak up some sunshine.

I’ll be praying for safe trips for DS#1 and his wife and for DS#6 and his wife too as they leave tomorrow for their vacation visiting with DS#2.

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


TODAY’S PRAYERS

Thank you, God, for loving us so much that you provide ways to forgive and heal. Thank you for others who show us your way
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 Butterfly Day

Tonight is Spooky Stories Appreciation Night

Today is Emancipation Day in Texas, also called Juneteenth. It took more than two-and-a-half years after Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation went into effect for Union troops to land in Galveston, Texas. They carried the message of freedom, the resolution of the Civil War between the States, to the many slaves throughout Texas

Today is World Sauntering Day, a day to discourage jogging, lollygagging, sashaying, fast walking, and trotting

The 3-day Duct Tape Festival begins today in Avon, Ohio, the Duct Tape Capital of the World. Highlight is the Duct Tape Dad of the Year contest

Garfield came into the world on this day in 1978 by way of the talented pen of cartoonist Jim Davis. Readers of 41 newspapers throughout the United States were the lucky first-time readers of the Garfield strip. There are now over 220 million folks who read Garfield every day in over 2500 newspapers worldwide.

1910: Father's Day was celebrated for the first time, in Spokane, Washington

1941: General Mills in Minneapolis created a new dry breakfast cereal called Cheerie Oats. The name was later shortened to Cheerios



TODAY’S SMILE


A few short ones today…


Put your ear to the ground, your shoulder to the wheel and your nose to the grindstone. Now try to work in that position


I'm planning to retire and live off my savings. What I'll do the second day, I have no idea


COMPUTER FIRST AID

I work in a busy office where a computer going down causes quite an inconvenience. Recently one of our computers not only crashed, it made a noise that sounded like a heart monitor. This computer has flat-lined, a co-worker called out with mock horror. Does anyone here know how to do . . . mouse-to-mouse resuscitation?





TODAY’S REFLECTION

Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing

Mark 4: 35-41
Jesus states that we, His disciples, will undergo storms and trials. It is a test for you, but it should not catch you off guard. When Jesus the Good Shepherd judges it to be the proper time, He will lead you from the stormy waters to the still waters. Until He does this, trust Him and do not fear.

Jesus is Lord of all storms.


TODAY’S ADVICE

When the down of a dandelion contracts, it is a sign of rain.

2 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, June 18th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
JUNE 18th, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

Life is like riding a bicycle - in order to keep your balance, you must keep moving

Albert Einstein



JUST FOR TODAY

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

Just for today: I will take a break from the activities of the day and focus on and discern what is best for me. Such times for regeneration support the health of every cell and function of my body. In a quiet, reflective time, I am stress-free and prepared for God's healing power within. As I spend time in meditative prayer, concerns dissipate, answers come, and healing flows



TODAY’S QUOTE

There are no seven wonders of the world in the eyes of a child. There are seven million

Walt Streightiff



IT’S THURSDAY !!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DD AND DS#3!!!
May the dear Lord bless you both today and always!

There are only these 2 birthdays in June for my immediate family but I do have a niece who’s birthday is coming soon too ! Next month we don’t have any birthdays but we do have 2 wedding anniversaries in the family.

It seems there is always something to celebrate. I did get to see DS#3 and DD last weekend to wish them a happy birthday, but far too often I don’t get to see a lot of my family. It’s been an adjustment for me to have them spread out all around. I just try to make the most of when I do see them.

Yesterday we had a little rain and it turned a little steamy for part of the day. That’s something we’re not used to. It’s been cool here for this time of year. Today it’s supposed to be in the low 70’s again and then it will warm up for the weekend in the 80’s with more rain coming our way Friday and Saturday. It looks like I’d better make sure I have a good book to read for the weekend.

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


TODAY’S PRAYERS
Lord Jesus, We ask you this day to help us to transform our difficulties and draw goodness out of what is negative in our lives, knowing that there is nothing in life or in death that can ever separate us from your 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 ALL!


TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is Wild Den Dancing Day, a day to play all your favorite old songs and dance wildly in the family room while your children roll their eyes

Today is National Splurge Day, a day to have fun

Today is National Cherry Tart Day

1898 - Atlantic City, NJ opened its Steel Pier to a large summertime seashore crowd. The world-famous Steel Pier over the Atlantic Ocean offered 9-1/2 miles of amusements, concerts, food, beverages, concessions and more.

1948: Columbia Records publicly unveiled its new long-playing phonograph record in New York. It played at 33 and 1/3 revolutions per minute

1983 - Dr. Sally Ride became the first American woman in space, beginning her ride aboard the space shuttle Challenger for a six-day Odyssey





TODAY’S SMILE

THE DIFFICULT MOM

Someday when my children are old enough to understand the logic that motivates a parent, I will tell them, as my Difficult Mom told me:

I loved you enough . . . to ask you where you were going, with whom, and what time you would be home. I loved you enough to be silent and let you discover that your new best friend was a creep. I loved you enough to stand over you for two hours while you cleaned your room. . . a job that should have taken 15 minutes.

I loved you enough to let you see anger, disappointment, and tears in my eyes. Children must learn that their parents aren't perfect. I loved you enough to let you assume responsibility for your actions even when the penalties were so harsh they almost broke my heart. But most of all,

I loved you enough . .. . to say NO when I knew you would hate me for it. Those were the most difficult battles of all, but I'm glad I won them, because in the end you won, too! And someday when your children are old enough to understand the logic that motivates a parent, you will tell them.

Was your Mom difficult? I know mine was. We had the most difficult mother in the whole world! While other kids ate candy for breakfast, we had to have cereal, eggs, and toast. When others had a Pepsi and a Twinkie for lunch, we had to eat sandwiches. And you can guess our mother fixed us a dinner that was different from what other kids had, too. Mother insisted on knowing where we were at all times. You'd think we were convicts in a prison. She had to know who our friends were, and what we were doing with them. She insisted that if we said we would be gone for an hour, we would be gone for an hour or less.

We were ashamed to admit it, but she had the nerve to break the Child Labor Laws by making us work. We had to wash the dishes, make the beds, learn to cook, vacuum the floor, do laundry, empty the trash and all sorts of cruel jobs. I think she would lie awake at night thinking of more things for us to do. She always insisted on us telling the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.

By the time we were teenagers, I think she could read our minds and I swear she had eyes in the back of her head. Then, life was really tough! Mother wouldn't let our friends just honk the horn when they drove up. They had to come up to the door so she could meet them. While everyone else could date when they were 12 or 13, we had to wait until we were 16. Because of our mother we missed out on lots of things other kids experienced. None of us have ever been caught shoplifting, vandalizing other's property or ever arrested for any crime. It was all her fault.

Now that we have left home, we are all educated, honest adults. We are doing our best to be difficult parents just like Mom was. I think that is what's wrong with the world today.

Attributed to Erma Bombeck

ONE MORE...

Father's Day was nearing when I brought my three-year-old son, Tyler, to the card store. Inside, I showed him all the cards to choose for Dad and asked him to pick one.

When I looked back, I saw Tyler picking up card after card, opening it up and immediately putting it back in the rack.

Tyler, what are you doing? I asked. Can't you find a card for Daddy?

No, he replied, I'm looking for one with money in it.




TODAY’S REFLECTION

This poor widow has put in more than all those who have given to the treasury.
Mark 12:43
The widow’s sacrifice was an example and an encouragement to the disciples—and to us. She gave all she had. Have we ever been so generous? Jesus used an unnamed widow to teach us what giving is all about.
It was less than a cent, yet it was a priceless gift of love to God


TODAY’S ADVICE

To prevent mildew, wipe down counter surfaces with vinegar

3 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, June 17th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
JUNE 17th, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

It's good to have money and the things that money can buy, but it's good, too, to check up once in a while and make sure that you haven't lost the things that money can't buy

George Horace Lorimer



JUST FOR TODAY

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

Just for today: I will turn my attention to the needs of family and friends. I pray for them from a heart of love. I pray that all are well fed, clothed, and sheltered from the weather. I pray that every child has an opportunity to obtain an education and that every adult who is thirsting for knowledge has that longing satisfied. I pray for everyone who has lost a loved one and for those who are serving far from home



TODAY’S QUOTE

A father carries pictures where his money used to be

Author Unknown


IT’S WEDNESDAY !!

OVER THE HUMP DAY!

This weekend coming up a lot of people will be celebrating Father’s Day and I will be away and not making what is my usual tribute to the fathers in my family. I do have 4 sons that are wonderful Dad’s and I also have 2 more sons and DSIL that are fathers at heart for sure. They love children and their nieces and nephews can tell you that they do a grand job of spoiling them when they get a chance.

So to all the Dad’s out there – HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! I am so proud of you and the great job you do of being a DAD.

Today is Wednesday and we go OVER THE HUMP and now are on the down side of the week ready to slide into the weekend. Sometimes it does seem a bit of struggle to get up and over but thankfully weekends do come.

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


TODAY’S PRAYERS

Almighty God, help us to trust your love and power so that we may find peace in every storm

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 Apple Streudel Day

Today is National Eat All Your Vegetables Day

National Men's Health Week is celebrated each year during the week up to and including Father’s Day, so it's a fitting time to encourage the men in your life to see their doctors. A health checkup can be a daunting prospect for any man, but the truth is, doctor visits and medical tests can lead to lifesaving treatments when diseases are caught in their early and most treatable stages

1885: The Statue of Liberty arrived in New York Harbor aboard the French ship Isere


1933: Vernon Presley, a sharecropper and a truck driver who hailed from Fulton, Mississippi, and Gladys Love Smith, a seamstress from Pontotoc County, Mississippi, were married. Less than two years later, they had twin boys, but the first, Jesse Garon, was still born. The second, Elvis Aaron, was okay and, in fact, did quite well



TODAY’S SMILE

Home is ...

The laugh of a baby, the song of a mother, the strength of a father, warmth of loving hearts, light from happy eyes, kindness, loyalty, and comradeship.

Home is the first school and the first church for the young. Here we learn what is right, what is good, and what is kind. Home is where we go for comfort when we are hurt or sick, where joy is shared and sorrow eased, where fathers and mothers are respected and loved, and where children are wanted.

Home is where money is not as important as loving kindness, and where even the teakettle sings from happiness.

That is the place called home


FATHERS

First graders were asked to draw a picture of God in their Sunday School class. Their finished products contained some interesting theology. One child depicted God in the form of a brightly colored rainbow. Another presented him as an old man coming out of the clouds. An intense little boy drew God with a remarkable resemblance to Superman. The best representation came from a little girl. She said, I didn’t know what God looked like, so I just drew a picture of my daddy


At a burning building in New York City’s Harlem, a blind girl was perched in the fourth-floor window. The firemen had become desperate. They couldn’t fit the ladder truck between the buildings, and they couldn’t get her to jump into a net, which she, of course, couldn’t see.Finally, her father arrived and shouted through the bull horn that there was a net and that she was to jump on his command. The girl jumped and was so completely relaxed that she did not break a bone or even strain a muscle in the four-story fall. Because she trusted her father completely, when she heard her father’s voice, she did what he said was best






TODAY’S REFLECTION

He also said, With what can we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable will we use for it? It is like a mustard seed, which, when sown upon the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on earth; yet when it is sown it grows up and becomes the greatest of all shrubs, and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the air can make nests in its shade.
Mark 4:30-32

God has provided all of us with potential just like the mustard seed. It starts as a small, seemingly insignificant speck but grows to become shade for living things that would not have it otherwise.

TODAY’S ADVICE

Garlic is one of the world’s oldest medicinal plants. There is some evidence that using adequate amounts of this so-called stinking rose may be effective in lowering blood pressure and possibly cholesterol levels. Start with one clove daily

4 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, June 16th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
JUNE 16th, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

If you can believe it, the mind can achieve it.

Ronnie Lott


JUST FOR TODAY

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

Just for today: I will not look to the outer world for the satisfaction of my soul. God alone satisfies my soul. God is my wisdom and my strength, and I because of that I am capable of doing more and being more in every moment




TODAY’S QUOTE

The ideas that have lighted my way have been kindness, beauty, and truth

Albert Einstein


IT’S TUESDAY !!

Yesterday was a great day and just beautiful. Today should be another one just like it. Rain will move in tonight with showers predicted for Wednesday

The day lilies have started blooming now in our flower beds and we also have some Coral Bells and Bachelor Buttons in full bloom. One of the mints also has a pretty blue flower on it. Summer is not officially here but it sure looks and feels like it is.

I spent some time just sitting on the patio yesterday evening just enjoying the scenery. I always try and soak up all these good memories for when the cold winter days return and they will don’t you know.

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


TODAY’S PRAYERS

Lord Jesus, help me to forgive those who have injured me and pray for their welfare
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 Fudge Day

Today is Ladies Day, marking the first time ladies were admitted free to a major-league baseball game on this date in 1883. Their hosts were the New York Giants

Today is Vinegar Day

1891: The George A. Hormel & Company was founded in Austin, Minnesota. In 1937 it introduced Spam, now the world’s biggest selling canned meat product

1903: A U.S. patent was issued for a soft drink formula called Pepsi-Cola. Evolving into an important component of pop culture, in 1941, Pepsi changed its colors to red, white, and blue to support American troops. Diet Pepsi was introduced in 1964 and the company continued to make important advertising innovations, targeting the younger, post-war generation

1903: Ford Motor Company was incorporated

1995: The movie Batman Forever opened at theaters through the U.S. Americans spent $20-million on tickets the first day



TODAY’S SMILE

Fred McFeeley Rogers 1928-2003, television's beloved Mister Rogers, gave a Commencement speech to the graduating class of Dartmouth College, 2002. Here is the invisible gift that he gave to the graduates... and all of us...

I'd like to give you all an invisible gift

Fred Rogers

A gift of a silent minute to think about those who have helped you become who you are today. Some of them may be here right now. Some may be far away.
Some, like my astronomy professor, may even be in Heaven. But wherever they are, if they've loved you and encouraged you and wanted what was best in life for you, they're right inside yourself.
And I feel that you deserve quiet time on this special occasion to devote some thought to them. So let's just take a minute in honor of those who have cared about us all along the way.
One silent minute.
Whomever you've been thinking about, imagine how grateful they must be that during your silent times you remember how important they are to you.
It's not the honors and the prizes and the fancy outsides of life which ultimately nourish our souls. It's the knowing that we can be trusted, that we never have to fear the truth, that the bedrock of our lives from which we make our choices is very good stuff.
Now pass this gift on...
Take a silent moment





TODAY’S REFLECTION

But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,that you may be children of your heavenly Father

Matthew 4: 43-48

Love our enemies? Unrealistic? It can’t be – must not be! As St. Paul says at the end of the first reading “. . . test the genuineness of your love by your concern for others.” All others. Even enemies


TODAY’S ADVICE

Don't work in the garden when plants are wet.
This encourages the spread of disease

5 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, June 15th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
JUNE 15TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

A new attitude invariably creates a new result

Unknown



JUST FOR TODAY

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


Just for today: I will remember that I am always a participant in the school of life. I am learning something new and of value every day




TODAY’S QUOTE

A good goal is like a strenuous exercise - it makes you stretch

Mary Kay Ash




IT’S MONDAY !!

BACK TO WORK!

I hope your weekend was a good one. I was busy just about every moment it seems but I had fun and was with some of my family which is always a good thing. I put a few pictures up on my journal page if you want to take a look.

The only downside was that DDIL#5 got some nasty bee stings so she wound up going to the emergency room because she’s allergic to bee stings.

DS#1 and his wife leave on Friday for a little vacation and DS#6 and his wife leave to visit with DS#2 on Saturday. I’ll be praying for safe trips for them all and some lovely summertime weather too.

On my calendar for the week ahead it looks like it should be the Tuesday I meet with my dulcimer buddies and then Thursday evening I have Bible Study as usual. It’ll be a busy week and then on Friday after work I’ll head for the campground once more. It will be all quiet there as DS#1 and his wife will be on vacation and DD and her hubby have a graduation party to attend so I’ll be there alone. I won’t mind as it’s wonderful sometimes just to have time to rest.

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



TODAY’S PRAYERS

God, open our eyes to those who are hurting and needy. Remind us that as we serve and welcome them we also serve and welcome you

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 Hee Haw Day, marking the debut of the TV show on June 15, 1969. Critics hated the show, so it lasted 20 years

Today is Smile Power Day

Today is Arkansas Day. Arkansas became the 25th U.S. state on this date in 1836

1215 - In a meadow called Ronimed, between Windsor and Staines, England, King John of England sealed the Magna Carta, the first charter of English liberties. The Magna Carta is considered one of the most important historical documents defining political and human freedoms

1860: Florence Nightingale started her School for Nurses at St. Thomas Hospital in London

1994: Disney’s movie The Lion King opened in American theaters



TODAY’S SMILE

When my grandson, Billy, and I entered our vacation cabin, we kept the lights off until we were inside to keep from attracting pesky insects. Still, a few fireflies followed us in. Noticing them before I did, Billy whispered, "It's no use, Grandpa. The mosquitoes are coming after us with flashlights

One more…

My friend, Carolyn, was frustrated by how often her four-year-old son, Brian, was getting dirty playing outside. At wit's end, she finally said, Brian, can't you play someplace where it's cleaner?

If God didn't want us to play in the dirt, Brian logically said, why did he make so much of it?






TODAY’S REFLECTION

Moses went and told the people all the commands of the Lord and all the ordinances. In answer, all the people said with one voice, 'We will observe all the commands that the Lord has decreed'. Moses put all the commands of the Lord into writing, and early next morning he built an altar at the foot of the mountain, with twelve standing-stones for the twelve tribes of Israel

Exodus 24:3

In the Book of Exodus (24:3-8) the word ‘all’ is used repeatedly. In brief: all the people promise obedience to all the words of the Lord. There’s no half measure, no à la carte approach to God’s commands. There wasn’t then, and there isn’t now.



TODAY’S ADVICE

The sunflower raising its head indicates rain

6 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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