ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
JULY 30TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

So often we dwell on the things that seem impossible rather than on the things that are possible. So often we are depressed by what remains to be done and forget to be thankful for all that has been done

Marian Wright Edelman

JUST FOR TODAY

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

Just for today: I will put God first and experience being one with the One
in all I do.


TODAY’S QUOTE

So always look for the silver lining

And try to find the sunny side of life

P. G. Wodehouse


IT’S THURSDAY !!

LAST DAY OF THE WORK WEEK FOR ME!

It was a down hill battle at work yesterday so I do hope today is a better one. I’m very thankful that I have a long weekend ahead. I’m hoping that we do not get the rain that’s in the forecast, but I won’t know that til it happens. The weather is such an iffy thing.

I just know I need rest and if that is all I do all weekend, I will not complain one bit. I do have a book to read, some crocheting to do

I hope your weekend is a great one and I’ll see you again on Monday morning – God willing and the creek don’t rise.

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


TODAY’S PRAYERS

God, let our light shine so that when others see our good works, they will give glory to 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 National Cheesecake Day

Today is Paperback Day, marking the start of the paperback book revolution with publication of Penguin #1, Ariel, A Life of Shelley by Andre Maurois in London this date in 1935. Books had been published with soft covers in Leipzig, Germany, as early as 1841, but never really caught on.

1956: Eleven-year-old Brenda Lee of Lithonia, Georgia, recorded Jambalaya and Bigelow 6-500 for Decca Records. Her biggest hits came in 1960 with I’m Sorry, I Want to Be Wanted, and Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree

1956 - The phrase In God We Trust was adopted as the U.S. national motto


TODAY’S SMILE

Why should the wedding ring be worn on the fourth finger?

There is a beautiful and convincing explanation given by the Chinese...

Thumb represents your Parents ...

Second (Index) finger represents your Siblings...

Middle finger represents your-Self...

Fourth (Ring) finger represents your Life Partner & the ...

Last (Little) finger represents your children

Firstly, open your palms (face to face), bend the middle fingers and hold them together - back to back ...

Secondly, open and hold the remaining three fingers and the thumb - tip to tip...

Now, try to separate your thumbs (representing the parents)..., they will open, because your parents are not destined to live with you lifelong, and have to leave you sooner or later.

Please join your thumbs as before and separate your Index fingers (representing siblings)...,

they will also open, because your brothers and sisters will have their own families and will have to lead their own separate lives.

Now join the Index fingers and separate your Little fingers (representing your children)..., they will open too, because the children also will get married and settle down on their own some day.

Finally, join your Little fingers, and try to separate your Ring fingers (representing your spouse)... You will be surprised to see that you just CANNOT....., because Husband & Wife have to remain together all their lives - through thick and thin!!

Neat, huh? I wonder how many of you actually tried this? I did!



TODAY’S REFLECTION

Moses did exactly as the LORD had commanded him.On the first day of the first month of the second yearthe Dwelling was erected. It was Moses who erected the Dwelling.He placed its pedestals, set up its boards, put in its bars,and set up its columns.

Exodus 40: 16

Today's reading describes not only the construction of the Ark of the Covenant, God's Dwelling, but also its purpose in guiding the children of Israel, slaves in exodus, on their journey to the Promised Land

Apparently, it was an awesome sight to the people, and a confirming sign of God's providence. It should hopefully, in our prayer, call us to ask the daily question, Where have I recognized or discerned God's presence, "the Dwelling," in my life this past 24 hours?

TODAY’S ADVICE

If the birds be silent, expect thunder

54 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, July 29th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
JULY 29TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

Money flows through your life and touches every aspect. Although you have only so much control of how it flows into your life, how money flows out from your life, just like how you spend your time, reflects your values and what you hold precious
Jeff Deitch


JUST FOR TODAY

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

Only for Today

1. Only for today, I will seek to live the livelong day positively without wishing to solve the problems of my life all at once.

2. Only for today, I will take the greatest care of my appearance: I will dress modestly; I will not raise my voice; I will be courteous in my behavior; I will not criticize anyone; I will not claim to improve or to discipline anyone except myself.

3. Only for today, I will be happy in the certainty that I was created to be happy, not only in the other world but also in this one.

4. Only for today, I will adapt to circumstances, without requiring all circumstances to be adapted to my own wishes.

5. Only for today, I will devote ten minutes of my time to some good reading, remembering that just as food is necessary to the life of the body, so good reading is necessary to the life of the soul.

6. Only for today, I will do one good deed and not tell anyone about it.

7. Only for today, I will do at least one thing I do not like doing; and if my feelings are hurt, I will make sure no one notices.

8. Only for today, I will make a plan for myself: I may not follow it to the letter, but I will make it. And I will be on guard against two evils: hastiness and indecision.

9. Only for today, I will firmly believe, despite appearances, that the good Providence of God cares for me as no one else who exists in this world.

10. Only for today, I will have no fears. In particular, I will not be afraid to enjoy what is beautiful and to believe in goodness. Indeed, for twelve hours I can certainly do what might cause me consternation were I to believe I had to do it all my life.

Pope John XXII



TODAY’S QUOTE


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


IT’S WEDNESDAY !!

OVER THE HUMP DAY!

When I arrived home yesterday evening I heard by the way of DDIL#1 that DS#5 and his wife did not have a good trip down to the state fair. They are just fine, but their camper did not make it. Thankfully DS#1 and his wife live reasonably close by and they were able to go there. I am just SO VERY thankful everyone is ok and hope that the rest of their days at the fair are less eventful and more successful.

DS#6 had also called the other evening with a bit of GOOD news to let me know that the official due date for grand’babe’ #13 is March 1st. Of course that can go one way or the other by a few weeks so we’ll see… One way or the other the gloomy days of winter are going to be offset by the coming of grand’babes’ #12 and #13 for sure.

We’ve had promises of rain for a couple of days now and so far have received barely a sprinkling. The temps did get up to 85 yesterday and it really feels like July finally.

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


TODAY’S PRAYERS

Lord, we open our hearts to you.
We stop to listen and learn from 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 Lasagna Day

Today is NASA Day. On this day in 1958, President Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act which created NASA

Saint Martha Feast Day - The sister of Lazarus and hostess to Jesus is patron saint of cooks, servants, innkeepers, housekeepers, and lay sisters

1773 - The first schoolhouse to be located west of the Allegheny Mountains was built in Schoenbrunn, OH

1866: Thomas Chisholm was born. The American Methodist pastor wrote 1,200 poems, one of which became the familiar hymn Great Is Thy Faithfulness

1950 - RKO pictures released the Walt Disney adaptation of the Robert Louis Stevenson literary classic, Treasure Island

1967: Louis Armstrong recorded What A Wonderful World. He insisted on singing the song only once. ABC Records used the first and only take

1981: Hundreds of millions watched on television as Britain’s Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer were married at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London


TODAY’S SMILE

Which Hue are You?

The British Royal Automobile Club came up with a list of what a car's color says about its owner. Here is what your vehicle is telling people about you:

Black: You're ambitious and status-seeking.

Green: You're very traditional and an elitist.

Blue: You're a team player and very sociable.

White: You're aloof, dutiful and methodical.

Gray: You're understated and cautious.

Silver: You have a sense of style, but you can be pompous.

Red: You're outgoing, impulsive and easily bored.




TODAY’S REFLECTION

Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others

1 Timothy 6:17-18

Thrift is in vogue. Frugal is fashionable.

Perhaps the silver lining of the global recession is that people are coming to realize they can live with less and their lives are richer for it. People seem to be valuing objects less, but experiences and people more. We can only hope and pray it is so – and that such an attitude survives recovery

Parts and Pieces from one of my daily Reflections

TODAY’S ADVICE

Dream of a pen and you will be gifted with knowledge

55 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 Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
JULY 28TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

To be sensitive is to feel the thoughts and hearts of others as only you would want yours felt

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 start the day in gratitude, my first prayer will be Thank You, God! I am grateful for beauty and love, for surprises and excitement, for friendship and community, and for the presence of God in all




TODAY’S QUOTE

Feelings are much like waves, we can't stop them from coming but we can choose which one to surf.

Jonatan Martensson


IT’S TUESDAY !!

Monday is now history and we’ll be seeing what today brings our way. Tonight after work I have a hair cut and that’s about it for anything after work this week. I do have plenty to keep me busy here at home in the evenings.

DS#5 and his wife and their dogs are headed to the state fair this week. He’ll be there for two weeks doing his caricature sketching. I’ll be praying for safe travels for them and for a successful time of it all.

We are supposed to have a warm and mostly sunny day today! After the last 2 weeks of rain and cool temps I’m sure it’ll feel much more like summer.

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


TODAY’S PRAYERS

O God, help us trust you so we can encourage others
when they face troubling 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 National Day of the Cowboy

Today is National Milk Chocolate Day
1866: Beatrix Potter was born in England. In 1894, in a letter to a critically ill child, she told a story of four little rabbits: Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail, and Peter. The story, since published in 17 languages, was inspired by her pet rabbit, Benjamin H. Bouncer
1914: Harry Fox and his Orchestra introduced a new dance at the New Amsterdam Roof Garden in New York City. It became known as the foxtrot
1939: Singer Judy Garland recorded Somewhere Over the Rainbow with the Victor Young Orchestra for Decca Records. It became one of the top songs of the century in the film The Wizard of Oz
1971: At RCA’s Nashville studios, Charley Pride recorded Kiss An Angel Good Morning
1973: Six Million Dollar Man Lee Majors married Charley’s favorite Angel Farrah Fawcett

TODAY’S SMILE

Don't let anyone tell you you're getting old.

Squash their toes with your rocker.

The older we get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for.

Some people try to turn back their odometers . . . not me . . .I want people to know why I look like this.

I've traveled a long way and some of the roads were not paved.

You know you're getting old when everything either dries up or starts to leak.

Life would be infinitely happier if we could only be born at the age of 80 and gradually approach 18.

Within I do not find wrinkles and used heart, but unspent youth.

One of the many things no one tells you about aging is that it's such a nice change from being young.

One must wait until evening to see how splendid the day has been.

Age seldom arrives smoothly or quickly.

It's more often a succession of jerks.

Being young is beautiful, but being old is comfortable.



TODAY’S REFLECTION
Then he left the crowds and went into the house. And his disciples came to him, saying, "Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field." He answered, "He who sows the good seed is the Son of man; the field is the world, and the good seed means the sons of the kingdom; the weeds are the sons of the evil one
Matthew 13: 36-38
Are you quick to judge the faults of others? Jesus’ parable teaches us patience lest we judge before the time is right. Jesus also warns that there is an enemy who seeks to destroy the good seed of his word before it can bear fruit. Both good and evil can be sown in our hearts like tiny seeds which germinate, and in due time yield a harvest of good or bad fruit. We must stand guard lest evil take root in our hearts and corrupt us.


TODAY’S ADVICE

When silk flowers get dusty, put them in a paper bag with several tablespoons of salt and shake gently for two minutes to clean them

56 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 Monday, July 27th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
JULY 27TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

Life is not about how fast you run, or how high you climb,
but how well you bounce



JUST FOR TODAY

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

Just for today: I will express any concerns I may have in prayer and release them to God. Once I have let them go, and I will trust God to guide me forward




TODAY’S QUOTE

I think I've discovered the secret of life - you just hang around until you get used to it.

Charles Schulz


IT’S MONDAY !!

I hope you all had a great weekend and are ready for another new week. I’m not so sure if I am ready but it is Monday. Mr. Snowman and I had loads of fun this past weekend. . We watched every one decorate and undecorated and ate some good food. DS#1 and his wife and DD and DSIL did a great job decorating our campsite for Christmas in July. Party Hill was glowing for sure.

The week ahead will be a short work week once more for me as I have Friday off so I’ll be heading for the camp after work on Thursday. My fellow campers however will not be there as they have other things keeping them busy. I really prefer it when they are there, but that’s the way it goes.

The long range forecast says it’ll be in the low 80’s all week (finally warming up some here) and next weekend is looking good too.

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


TODAY’S PRAYERS

Show us, O God, how to live in your light, even in the dark places
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.

G0D BLESS YOU!




TODAY’S TRIVIA

Tonight is Over the Moon Night, the night each year when legend says cows get really jumpy

Today is National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day. Three years of fight ended on this day in 1953

57 Varieties Day - H. J. Heinz Company, maker of catsup with at least 57 varieties of tomatoes, was incorporated on this day in 1900.

1940: Bugs Bunny debuted in the movie cartoon A Wild Hare. Artist Bob Clampett created Bugs after seeing actor Clark Gable munching a carrot in the movie It Happened One Night


TODAY’S SMILE

HOW TO LIGHT A CAMPFIRE
1. Split dead limb into fragments and shave one fragment into slivers.

2. Bandage left thumb.

3. Chop other fragments into smaller fragments.

4. Bandage left foot.

5. Make a structure of slivers (including those embedded in the hand).

6. Light match.

7. Light match.

8. Repeat "A Scout is cheerful" and light match.

9. Apply match to slivers, add wood fragments, and blow gently into base of flames.

10. Apply burn ointment to nose.

11. When fire is burning, collect more wood.

12. When fire is burning well, add all remaining firewood.

13. After thunderstorm has passed, repeat the above steps.





TODAY’S REFLECTION

Another parable he put before them, saying,
The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed which a man took and sowed in his field

Matthew 13:31

The tiny mustard seed literally grew to be a tree which attracted numerous birds because they loved the little black mustard seed it produced. God's kingdom works in a similar fashion. It starts from the smallest beginnings in the hearts of men and women who are receptive to God's word. And it works unseen and causes a transformation from within



TODAY’S ADVICE

To prevent moss from forming on a roof, mix up a solution of 2 capfuls of bleach and 1 gallon of water. Apply it to the shingles with a sponge


57 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


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For Friday, July 24th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
JULY 24TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

The right word spoken at the right time sometimes achieves miracles


JUST FOR TODAY

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

Just for today: I will treat others with reverence and caring just as I would my own family. And I will treat myself in the same caring way. We need to recognize and treat one another as the beloved creations of God that we are




TODAY’S QUOTE

He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much

Bessie Anderson Stanley




IT’S FINALLY FRIDAY !!

Wow! I have been anticipating this day all week!!! It is finally the last day of work for me this week and after work I can head to the camper. The boss is off today so I won’t get a lunch hour but I will be leaving at the regular time. He said I didn’t need to stay the extra hour. I didn’t get a lunch hour yesterday either, but he let me go home an hour early to make up for it. I guess he’s trying to keep the overtime pay down.

We are celebrating Christmas in July tomorrow and I am taking a ham for ham Kabobs and a pineapple upside down cake for dessert. I’ll take lots of pictures if we don’t get rained out.

The weather doesn’t look real promising for us at all but very often the rain goes on the hill over from us and not on us so we’ll be hoping that is the case tomorrow, other wise our celebration won’t be much fun for sure. One way or the other I do plan on getting some rest as I badly need it.

I hope your weekend is a restful one too!

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


TODAY’S PRAYERS

Lord, help me to guard the word you have planted in my heart that no doubt or temptation may keep me from believing and obeying 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 Cousins Day, a time to honor all cousins

Today is National Drive-Through Day, marking the founding of America's first drive-through hamburger chain, Jack-in-the-Box, in 1951

1952: High Noon, starring Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly, opened at U.S. movie theaters

1969: The Apollo 11 astronauts, including the first men to set foot on the moon, splashed down safely in the Pacific Ocean


TODAY’S SMILE

An absent-minded professor was on board a train and he was unable to find his ticket.

The conductor said, Take it easy. You'll find it.

When the conductor returned, the professor still couldn't find the ticket.

The conductor said, I'm sure you bought a ticket.

Forget about it.

You're very kind, the professor said,
but I must find it, otherwise I won't know where to get off




TODAY’S REFLECTION

Hear then the parable of the sower. When any one hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what is sown in his heart; this is what was sown along the path. As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while, and when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately he falls away. As for what was sown among thorns, this is he who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the delight in riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful. As for what was sown on good soil, this is he who hears the word and understands it; he indeed bears fruit, and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty

Matthew 13: 18-23

God is ever ready to speak to each of us and to give us understanding of his word. This parable of Jesus is a warning to those who hear and who preach the word of God. What makes us ineffective and unresponsive to God's word? Preoccupation with other things can distract us from what is truly important and worthwhile. And letting our hearts and minds be consumed with material things can easily weigh us down and draw us away from the treasure that lasts for eternity. God's word can only take root in a receptive heart which is docile and ready to hear what God has to say.



TODAY’S ADVICE

If a colony of yellow jackets sets up housekeeping in your lawn, watch them from a distance to find their underground doorway. At night, when they're not active, place a large glass casserole dish or salad bowl over the hole and weight it down with a brick. The wasps will be forced to exit elsewhere and usually won't return

60 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, July 23rd, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
JULY 23rd, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

Learn how to separate the majors and the minors. A lot of people don't do well simply because they major in minor things


JUST FOR TODAY

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

Just for today: I will make regular prayer or meditation appointments, ensuring that I have time alone with God each day. Centering myself in God, the source of all life, brings life into perspective



TODAY’S QUOTE

Worrying is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do, but it gets you nowhere

Glenn Turner




IT’S THURSDAY !!

I’m hanging in there, barely. I still have 2 days of work left this week and sitting at my desk all day is getting mighty hard to do. I would much rather be sitting around the campfire. That’s for sure.

Rain continues to be in the forecast today but maybe tomorrow we’ll see some sunshine and also a little warmer temps. I keep saying how unusually cool it’s been for July, but it has.

Please join me in prayer this week for a dear friend that lost her husband and for another who’s husband had a heart attack and now has pneumonia. Another person I know lost their father too. It’s been a hard week for some it seems and my heart goes out to them in prayer.

Don’t forget to give those you love a hug today!

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


TODAY’S PRAYERS

Lord, be with me this day and help me check my need to judge others. Help me place my trust in 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

Today is Hot Enough for Ya' Day. Today it's okay to ask it if you can't think of anything else to say

Today is Gorgeous Grandma Day, a time to empower women to age with style

1715 - The first lighthouse in America was authorized for construction at Little Brewster Island, Massachusetts

1950: The Gene Autry Show debuted on CBS-TV. Gene and sidekick Pat Buttram brought the bad guys to justice for six years

1962 - The Telstar communications satellite sent the first live TV broadcast to Europe

1982: The Coca-Cola company introduced Diet Coke

2000: Lance Armstrong won his second Tour de France


TODAY’S SMILE

WHAT I DIDN'T KNOW BEFORE I HAD KIDS. . .

Who John Jacob Jingle Heimershmitt is.

How to change a diaper in the dark, in a parked car, on a standing child and all of the above simultaneously.

Which lines of The Cat in the Hat and If I Ran the Circus can be skipped over without a child noticing.

How bright a 3 a.m. full moon is.

The design marvels of hooded towels, Velcro-strap shoes and mitten clips.

Locations of public restrooms all across town.

Why anyone would bother retracing their steps for miles just to retrieve a lost blankie.

That tigers live in the trees in our backyard.

How to open a van door while bobbling 2 lunch boxes, two extra coats, a purse, a diaper bag and a baby.

That solid white socks get lost in the dryer at a much slower rate than do the mates of patterned socks that coordinate to special outfits.

How little sleep a human body truly needs to function.

Almost every Disney lyric ever penned.

How to spell amoxicillin, let alone say it.

That one can never own too many sippy cup lids or refrigerator magnets.

Scientific names of dinosaurs from A to Z.

That reverse psychology really works.

The recipe for a homemade version of Play-doh.

The distinctive sounds of Cheerios crunching underfoot.

Why they call them Happy meals.

How far you can dilute juice and still retain it's taste.

The blessedness of naps, the inviolate importance of routines.

How much you could love one human being!





TODAY’S REFLECTION

After the journey … they pitched camp

Exodus 19:2

It is a precious gift to have our eyes and ears opened so that we may see and understand the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven. May God help us not to take that gift for granted and to be attentive to the Word of Life which is graciously given to us, so that we may indeed dwell in this kingdom with our brothers and sisters in the Lord


TODAY’S ADVICE

To season a cast-iron pot, boil potato peelings in it for one hour

61 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, July 22nd, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
JULY 22nd, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

I love to think of nature as an unlimited broadcasting station, through which God speaks to us every hour, if we only will tune in.George Washington Carver


JUST FOR TODAY

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

Just for today: I will let my light shine. Looking up at the night sky, I cannot count the multitude of stars, but the longer I look, the more I see. Each one is a beacon of light. I, too, am a beacon of light, a light of love and understanding in the world. I may never know when my light is inspiring someone else along his or her way



TODAY’S QUOTE

The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference.The opposite of art is not ugliness, it's indifference.The opposite of faith is not heresy, it's indifference.And the opposite of life is not death, it's indifference.
Elie Wiesel



IT’S WEDNESDAY !!

OVER THE HUMP DAY!

Now we can go over the Hump of this week and slide right into the weekend. I know I’ll be ready for it when I hit Friday.

I heard from DS#3 yesterday and they made it safely to their vacation destination. I’ll be praying for a safe and happy trip for them.

I also heard from DDIL#4 and she sent some pics of our Sunshine Boys with some of the tomatoes they have growing at their house

Looks like those two are almost the same size now. I can always count on them for a SMILE or two.

Grand’ma’ sends lots of hugs and kisses their way for sure!

Every day it seems we have a chance of rain. It did by pass us yesterday but I’m not sure if we’ll luck out today

We’ll see….


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


TODAY’S PRAYERS

O God, help us to make peace and to deal graciously with 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!




TODAY’S TRIVIA

Cleveland's Birthday - Founded by Moses Cleaveland in 1796

Summer Leisure Day - Take time to play or sit back and relax today. Enjoy the summer

Today is National Blackfoot Daisy Day, honoring one of summer's heartiest wildflowers

Today is National Penuche Day (Punuche is a fudgelike confection of Mexican brown sugar, cream or milk, and chopped nuts, sometimes called penuchi or panocha

1979: The first Sony Walkman went on sale



SCAM ALERT!

I have to let you know about the latest scam going around as I had it happen to me. A man called work saying he was an official of the ‘Do Not Call List’. He said he wanted to make sure all our phones were protected. I became suspicious as all our phones are already listed and he should have known that if he was who he said he was. I just told him we were all set and gave out no other info.

So then I went on line and sure enough there is a warning out about just such calls. The ‘Do Not Call Registry’ is not doing this and they give no other companies authorization to do it for you either.

So beware…as always give no personal information to anyone on the phone or the internet.



TODAY’S SMILE

Our lives are made up of

a million different ways.

Some are spent searching for

love, peace, and harmony.Others

are spent surviving day by day.

But there are no greater moments than

that life, with all it's joys and sorrows

,is meant to be lived one day at a time.

It's in this knowledge that we discover

the most wonderful truth of all.

Whether we live in a forty room mansion,

surrounded by servants and wealth,

or find it a struggle to manage the

rent month to month we have

it within our power to be fully

satisfied and live a life

with true meaning

.One day at a time we have that ability

,through cherishing each moment

and rejoicing in each dream

.We can experience each day anew,

and with this fresh start we have

what it takes to make all our

dreams come true.Each day is new, and living

one day at a time enables us to truly

enjoy life and live it to the fullest.
Author Unknown




TODAY’S REFLECTION

We know that in everything God works for the good of those who love him. They are the people he called, because that was his plan.

Romans 8:28

Tears and sorrow come, but each time God will be there to remind you that He cares.... God causes all things in our lives to work together for good. Flowers can grow on dung hills, and compost makes great gardens. God is offering Himself to you daily, and the exchange is fixed. It is your sins for His forgiveness, your tragedy and hurt for His balm of healing, and your sorrow for His joy.
Barbara Johnson


TODAY’S ADVICE

Use lavender, fennel, or chamomile soaks for tired, swollen feet

62 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 Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
JULY 21ST, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

For peace of mind, resign as general manager of the universe

Larry Eisenberg


JUST FOR TODAY

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

Just for today: I will look for blessings, and whenever a surprise blessing causes me to smile, I will know that it is the activity of grace. Grace inspires me to bless others.



TODAY’S QUOTE

Let God's promises shine on your problems

Corrie Ten Boom


IT’S TUESDAY !!

I’m always thankful when Monday is done and over with. I had a busy one for sure and the good Lord saw me through it all once again. I’m saying that because if you are reading this it means I survived and it’s Tuesday.

We are supposed to have rain for the next couple of days and then the rest of the week though the weekend seems to have a slight chance of rain too.

Tonight is my dulcimer night with my friends. You know we’ve been doing this for a lot of years now (well over 20) and it gives a reason to get together too. Often schedules get so busy that we don’t make time to do just that.

The rest of the evenings this week will be spent just catching up on things around the house and getting ready for the weekend.

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


TODAY’S PRAYERS

God of the limitless universe, thank you for the wonderful world
you allow us to enjoy
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 Don Knotts Day, marking his birth on this date in 1924 in Morgantown, West Virginia. He played Barney Fife on The Andy Griffith Show

Today is National Junk Food Day.

Today is Monkey Appreciation Day

A man who wrote in the best and simplest way, literary icon Ernest Miller Hemingway (1899-1961) was born on this day in Oak Park, Illinois

This is Make Your Own Pop Tart Day


Confess. You loved pop tarts as a kid. Maybe you still do but won't admit it out loud. Let's face it, they really are not good for you.

Pop Tarts
Dough

1 1/2 cups flour

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 cup shortening

1/4 cup butter, softened

3 tbsp. cold water
FillingJam (your choice)
Glaze

1 cup powdered sugar

Milk to thin

Sprinkles
1. Preheat oven to 450ºF. Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Add shortening and butter and blend with a fork, pastry cutter, or your hands. Blend until mixture is fairly coarse. Add water, 1 tbsp at a time, gently mixing dough after each addiction until dough forms a ball.
2. Place dough on a lightly floured surface and roll into a square/rectangle. Cut out long strips about 2 inches wide and 3 inches long. Repeat until dough runs out.
3. Take one pie crust rectangle and lace 1 tsp of jam on top. Cover with another piece of pie crust and crimp all four edges. Repeat with the rest of dough. Place pop tarts on a baking sheet with parchment paper, and bake for 7-8 minutes.
4. While pop-tarts are baking, make glaze. Place powdered sugar in a bowl. Pour milk slowing until it has a consistency of really thick syrup. 1/2 tbsp to 1 tbsp might be enough.
5. Once pop-tarts are done and cooled, top with glaze. Sprinkle and decorate with colorful sprinkle.

TODAY’S SMILE


MEMO FROM GOD:

I am God.Today I will be handling all of your problems. Please remember that I do not need your help. If life happens to deliver a situation to you that you cannot handle, do not attempt to resolve it. Kindly put it in the SFGTD (something for God to do) box. It will be addressed in My time, not yours.

Once the matter is placed into the box, do not hold on to it.If you find yourself stuck in traffic; Don't despair. There are people in this world for whom driving is an unheard of privilege. Should you have a bad day at work; Think of the man who has been out of work for years. Should you despair over a relationship gone bad; Think of the person who has never known what it's like to love and be loved in return. Should you grieve the passing of another weekend;

Think of the woman in dire straits, working twelve hours a day, seven days a week to feed her children.Should your car break down, leaving you miles away from assistance; Think of the paraplegic who would love the opportunity to take that walk. Should you notice a new gray hair in the mirror; Think of the cancer patient in chemo who wishes she had hair to examine.

Should you find yourself at a loss and pondering what is life all about, asking what is my purpose? Be thankful. There are those who didn't live long enough to get the opportunity. Should you find yourself the victim of other people's bitterness, ignorance, smallness or insecurities;

Remember, things could be worse. You could be them!

Author Unknown



TODAY’S REFLECTION

Why are you crying out to me? Tell the Israelites to go forward.

Exodus 14:15

We’ve probably all heard about the power of positive thinking: that we can achieve success or happiness by looking at our lives in a positive way and visualizing good results. Was this what God was saying to Moses when he encouraged the Israelites to stop complaining and move forward? Not exactly. God wanted his people to remember and trust who he is, and then choose to act based on that truth

Like the Israelites, we all know how easy it is to complain or grumble… Take some time today to let the Holy Spirit refresh your memory

With memories rekindled by God’s love, you will be much more eager to trust and follow him in the future

TODAY’S ADVICE

To remove ink from wood, rub with equal parts linseed oil and vinegar

63 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 Monday, July 20th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
JULY 20TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love

Lao-Tse


JUST FOR TODAY

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

Just for today: I will move beyond any shadow from my past. I know that God is with me every step of the way. I pray for guidance and am encouraged by the spirit of God within me.



TODAY’S QUOTE

Drag your thoughts away from your troubles... by the ears, by the heels, or any other way you can manage it.
Mark Twain



IT’S MONDAY !!

It was another wonderful weekend at the campsite and now I have a full 5 day work week ahead of me. It’s been almost a month of short work weeks now so this will be a tough one for me.

Tuesday evening we should have our monthly dulcimer get together so that will be a nice break. We always have a good time getting together. It seems we play less and less music and laugh more and more.

I put a few pictures on my journal page of the weekend. (the link is always at the bottom of this newsletter.) Except for a short shower on Friday most of the weekend was dry but on cool side.

Next weekend is the annual Christmas in July celebration at the campground and Santa always arrives on his golf cart sleigh with his Hawaiian shirt on. We all plan to dress Hawaiian too. I’ll make sure to take loads of pictures of that one for sure.

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


TODAY’S PRAYERS

Dear God, however you answer our prayers, let us be at peace with your response, knowing that you have our best interests in mind
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.





TODAY’S TRIVIA
Today is Moon Day, marking man’s first landing on the moon on this date in 1969 when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed their lunar module Eagle. First words transmitted from the moon; "Houston, Tranquility Base here, the Eagle has landed
Today is National Hug Your Kids Day
Today is Special Olympics Day, the anniversary of the first Special Olympics, held in Chicago at Soldier Field in 1968
Today is National Lollipop Day
1940: Billboard magazine published its first Music Popularity Chart. The first #1 single was Tommy Dorsey’s I’ll Never Smile Again, featuring vocalist Frank Sinatra


TODAY’S SMILE

Have you heard about the four men who were bragging about how smart their dogs were?
One man was an engineer, the second man was an accountant, the third man was a chemist, and the fourth was a government worker.
To show off, the engineer called to his dog. "T-square, do your stuff." T-square trotted over to a desk, took out some paper and a pen, and promptly drew a circle, a square, and a triangle. Everyone agreed that was pretty smart. The accountant said his dog could do better. He called to his dog and said, "Spreadsheet, do your stuff." Spreadsheet went out into the kitchen and returned with a dozen cookies. He divided them into four equal piles of three cookies each. Everyone agreed that was good. The chemist said his dog could do better still. he called to his dog and said, "Measure, do your stuff." Measure got up, walked over to the fridge, took out a quart of milk, got a ten-ounce glass from the cupboard, and poured exactly eight ounces without spilling a drop.
Everyone agreed that was pretty impressive. Then the three men turned to the government worker and said, "What can your dog do?"
The government worker called to his dog and said, "Coffee Break, do your stuff." Coffee Break jumped to his feet, ate the cookies, drank the milk, claimed he had injured his back while doing so, filed a grievance report for unsafe working conditions, put in for worker' compensation, and went home for the rest of the day on sick leave. They all agreed that was brilliant!
Do you think the fourth dog was brilliant? Okay, maybe it was. However, it's unfortunate that we often adopt the same perspective...

Clean Joke of the Day





TODAY’S REFLECTION

Do not fear, greatly beloved, you are safe. Be strong and courageous!

Daniel 10:19

In simple ways every day, I am an expression of God's love, touching lives and making a difference

Daily Word

TODAY’S ADVICE

Japanese beetles prefer perennials, and they do their dining on leaves, not flowers. Try planting marigolds, cosmos, bachelor's buttons, and morning glories. Stay away from yellow flowers (with the exception of marigolds) -- yellow is their favorite color. If you find them to be a problem in your garden, head out first thing in the morning with a bucket of soapy water. Getting rid of the beetles is as simple as shaking them into the bucket

64 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


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For Thursday, July 16th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
JULY 16TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

Happy laughter and family voices in the home will keep more kids off the streets at night than the strictest curfew

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 I take a few moments of rest from all activities--from thinking and talking, looking and doing--and become still. The peace I experience in the quiet of this sacred moment brings respite and renewal, for great strength flows from the peace of God within



TODAY’S QUOTE

Since you cannot do good to all, you are to pay special regard to those who, by the accidents of time, or place, or circumstances, are brought into closer connection with you

Saint Augustine of Hippo


IT’S THURSDAY !!

This is the last work day for me this week. I’ll be taking off for the campground after work today. Next week I have to work a full 5 day work week and that is going to be tough for sure.

We have a few chances for rain Friday and Saturday it seems. Hopefully that will by pass us as it often does.

Two of DS#1’s children have been busy at DS#5’s this week and will be returning to the campground with DD and her hubby on Friday. I have a feeling they are going to be some tired out campers this weekend. But I’m sure they had loads of fun.

I hope your weekend is filled with some good R & R.

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


TODAY’S PRAYERS

Dear God, thank you for the Bible and all the riches it contains. Help us to go on learning from it as long as we live. In Jesus' name we pray
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 Orville Redenbacher Day, marking the popcorn king’s birth in Brazil, Indiana, on July 16, 1907

Today is National Get Out of the Dog House Day

Today is Fresh Spinach Day

Today is National Closet Space Appreciation Day

1790 - The District of Columbia, or Washington, D.C., was established as the permanent seat of the United States Government

1926 - The first underwater color photographs appeared in National Geographic magazine. The pictures were taken near the Florida Keys


TODAY’S SMILE
Two men went fishing. One was an experienced fisherman, the other wasn't. Every time the experienced fisherman caught a big fish, he put it in his ice chest to keep it fresh. Whenever the inexperienced fisherman caught a big fish, he threw it back.
The experienced fisherman watched this go on all day and finally got tired of seeing the man waste good fish. "Why do you keep throwing back all the big fish you catch?" he asked.
The inexperienced fisherman replied, "I only have a small frying pan."
Sometimes, like that fisherman, we throwback the big plans, big dreams, big jobs, big opportunities that God gives us. Our faith is too small.



TODAY’S REFLECTION

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light

Matthew 11:28-30

What does the yoke of Jesus refer to in the gospel? The Jews used the image of a yoke to express submission to God. They spoke of the yoke of the law, the yoke of the commandments, the yoke of the kingdom, the yoke of God. Jesus says his yoke is "easy". To be yoked with Jesus is to be united with him in a relationship of love, trust, and obedience

Jesus offers us a new kingdom of righteousness, peace, and joy. In his kingdom sins are not only forgiven but removed, and eternal life is poured out for all its citizens



TODAY’S ADVICE

Place flowering sprigs of summer savory in drawers to repel moths

68 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, July 15, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
JULY 15TH, 2009



TODAY'S THOUGHT

Did you ever stop to think, and forget to start again?

Winnie the Pooh


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 God's love never fails. It is in times of loss and disappointment that we need God the most and godly love endures beyond life’s hurts by pulling us relentlessly toward the never-diminishing care of the Father


TODAY’S QUOTE

Never be afraid to sit awhile and think.

Lorraine Hansberry, A Raisin in the Sun


IT’S WEDNESDAY !!

OVER THE HUMP DAY!

I’m always saying I learn something new every day and so I thought I’d share a couple things with you that I recently found out. We have had sedum growing in our flower beds for several years now and I found out that there are lots of varieties. This is the picture of the one we have

We also have this one, I just didn’t know that it is also called sedum. Amazingly I found there are lots more varieties of sedum too.

The other thing I learned is about Japanese Beetles. Last week I spied a few of them on our bushes in the back yard and I did a search on the internet to see how to get rid of them. I had thought about buying one of those beetle bags but found out that if you are not in a neighborhood where every one has them, you’ll only attract more from nearby yards if you hang one out. Seven dust is successful in getting rid of them but the most recommended way is to pick them off and put them in a jar of soapy water.

Good thing I read the article first. I wouldn’t want to attract more than we already had. Anyway since then I haven’t seen any more. The few I saw apparently found somewhere else to go. But if they return I now know how to get rid of them.

I really do learn something new every day. They say you don’t really get old til you stop learning so I guess I won’t be old for awhile yet.

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


TODAY’S PRAYERS

O Lord, help us to see our opportunities to help 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 !



TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is St. Swithin’s Day. According to English legend, if it rains today, it will rain for the next 40 days

Today is National Tapioca Pudding Day

Today is Gummi Worm Day

Today is Cow Appreciation Day. And, that's no bull! But, it is something to "Moo" about. Pause for a moment to think about cows, and all that they do for us.
Now that we've had our moment of silence, it's time to celebrate. Have an ice cold glass of milk. Add chocolate syrup, if you prefer. Then, fire up the grill, and cook some burgers or a steak. And, don't forget to get your fill of cheese.

TODAY’S SMILE

Keep SMILING

Everyone has that special someone in their life, someone who just seems to make everything better: The sun is warmer, the sky seems bluer, the grass looks greener, flowers couldn't be more beautiful; all because of that certain wonderful individual. Yes, the whole world just seems better whenever that person is around. I guess there's no denying it... You are darned lucky to have a friend like Me


WORDS TO LIVE BY AS WE MATURE:

One of life's mysteries is how a two-pound box of candy can make a person gain five pounds.

Brain cells come and brain cells go, but fat cells live forever.

Life not only begins at forty, it begins to show.

Amazing! You just hang something in your closet for a while, and it shrinks two sizes.

It is bad to suppress laughter; it goes back down and spreads to your hips.

Inside some of us is a thin person struggling to get out, but she can usually be sedated with a few pieces of chocolate cake.

If at first you don't succeed, see if the loser gets anything.

Stress reducer: Put a bag on your head. Mark it "Closed for remodeling." . . . . caution - leave air holes.

Perhaps you know why women over fifty don't have babies: They would put them down somewhere and forget where they left them.

Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.




TODAY’S REFLECTION

All things have been delivered to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and any one to whom the Son chooses to reveal him

Matthew 11:27

Jesus thanks the Father in heaven for revealing to his disciples the wisdom and knowledge of God. Jesus contrasts intellectual pride with child-like simplicity and humility. The simple of heart are like "babes" in the sense that they see purely without pretense and acknowledge their dependence and trust in the one who is greater, wiser, and more trustworthy. Jesus makes it possible for each of us to personally know God as our Father. To see Jesus is to see what God is like. In Jesus we see the perfect love of God – a God who cares intensely and who yearns over men and women, loving them to the point of laying down his life for them upon the Cross


TODAY’S ADVICE

Heat wave tip: Drink plenty of fluids and minimize your intake of protein-rich foods

69 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 Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
JULY 14TH, 2009

TODAY'S THOUGHT

You cannot do a kindness too soon because you never know how soon it will be too late

Ralph Waldo Emerson

JUST FOR TODAY

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

Just for today: I will be aware that prosperity is more than money. All that God provides is available to me, for I am God's beloved child. Blessed with health, love, and a sense of purpose, I live an abundant life



TODAY’S QUOTE

It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice

Author Unknown



IT’S TUESDAY !!

Our beautiful summer weather continues today. We are to be in the mid-70’s and that is unusual for July but I’ll take it.

I know a lot of places like Texas have been above 100 degrees so we have been really fortunate so far this summer with our mild temps.

Yesterday was a busy one at work and I’m sure today will be one too. The bosses had my desk piled up with things to do and of course there was payroll to do too. There are also some quarterly reports that must be done by the 15th. That is tomorrow so today they must be done.

At my office being busy is preferred to having nothing to do so it sounds pretty good to me.

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


TODAY’S PRAYERS

Dear Father God, help us to keep praying and to keep reaching out in love to those 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 Roasted Chicken Day, commemorating the day in 1993 when Kentucky deleted the Fried from its Chicken and introduced the Colonel’s Rotisserie Gold roasted chicken

Today is Honda Civic Day, marking the debut of the popular car on this date in 1972

Today is M&Ms Argument Day, a day to discuss which is best, Plain, Peanut, or Almond

1800: Matthew Bridges was born in England. The Catholic clergyman wrote the hymn Crown Him With Many Crowns

1857: Fred Maytag, responsible for history's loneliest repairmen, was born in Elgin, Illinois

1962 - Bobby Vinton’s Roses are Red became the top song in the U.S. The song stayed at the top for four weeks and was the first of four #1 hits for Vinton


TODAY’S SMILE

Did you hear the story about the man who worked in the M & M’s factory?

Well, he got fired because he kept throwing all the Ws away!
One more…
A fly was buzzing along one morning when he saw a lawn mower someone had left out in their front yard. He flew over and sat on the handle, watching the children going down the sidewalk on their way to school.
One little boy tripped on a crack and fell, spilling his lunch on the sidewalk. He picked himself up, put his lunch back in the bag and went on. But he missed a piece of baloney. The fly had not eaten that morning and he sure was hungry. So he flew down and started eating the bologna. In fact he ate so much that he could not fly, so he waddled across the sidewalk, across the lawn, up the wheel of the lawn mower, up the handle, and sat there resting and watching the children.
There was still some baloney laying there on the sidewalk. He was really stuffed, but that baloney sure did look good.
Finally temptation got the best of him and he jumped off the handle of the lawn mower to fly over to the baloney. But alas he was too full to fly and fell straight to the ground... splat!
The moral of this story is simple... don't fly off the handle when you are full of baloney.





TODAY’S REFLECTION

Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me.
Matthew 10:37

Jesus was using classical Jewish hyperbole—that is, an extravagant exaggeration—to make a point: Our relationship with him needs to become the most important relationship in our lives. Putting Jesus first will ultimately prove the wisest course in our relationships with others. In fact, a loving and strong connection with Jesus can actually enhance all our other relationships.

Jesus will ultimately make all things turn out for the best for those who seek him first and strive to follow him better each day

TODAY’S ADVICE

If you can't be a good example,
then you'll just have to be a horrible warning

Catherine Aird

70 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