For Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

May 18^TH, 2010

It's TUESDAY!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO DS#3 AND HIS WIFE TODAY

May the dear Lord bless you both today and always!

An anniversary is a time to celebrate the joys of today, the memories of yesterday, and the hopes of tomorrow

Author Unknown

THINKING

Here's some life lessons I've learned from jigsaw puzzles:

Don't force a fit. If something is meant to be, it will come together naturally.

When things aren't going so well, take a break. Everything will look different when you return.

Be sure to look at the big picture. Getting hung up on the little pieces only leads to frustration.

Perseverance pays off. Every important puzzle went together bit by bit, piece by piece.

When one spot stops working, move to another. But be sure to come back later (see above).

The creator of the puzzle gave you the picture as a guidebook.

Variety is the spice of life. It's the different colors and patterns that make the puzzle interesting.

Establish the border first. Boundaries give a sense of security and order.

Don't be afraid to try different combinations. Some matches are surprising.

Take time to celebrate your successes (even little ones).

Anything worth doing takes time and effort. A great puzzle can't be rushed.

PRAYERS

Lord Jesus, you have the words of everlasting life. May the light of your truth fill my heart with your love that I may desire you alone as my Treasure and my All.

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.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT's

GOD BLESS YOU!

AROUND HOME

It rained most of the day on Monday so we'll be hoping for a little relief today. There is only a 50 % chance instead of 100% anyway.

After DS#6 and his wife got home from work we went grocery shopping and we had dinner out in between Sam's Club and the grocery store. We ate at Chipotle which is a mexican style restaurant. Late nights are a way of life for them but for me it is an adjustment for sure.

FAMILY

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

Rainer Maria Rilke

COUNTING THE DAYS

In the spring I have counted one hundred and thirty-six different kinds of weather inside of four and twenty hours

Mark Twain

34 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER

Keep looking ON THE BRIGHT SIDE of things.

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

Love,

ma