For Tuesday, November 9th, 2010

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

NOVEMBER 9th, 2010

If you can't see the bright side of life, polish the dull side

It's TUESDAY!

Today is National Chaos Never Dies Day

Chaos Never Dies Day recognizes the turmoil in modern, everyday life. Are things a little crazy at home? Hectic schedules, changes to plans, unexpected tasks and chores, the list goes on and on and on.......

Today is designed for you. It's a day to recognize the chaos in your life. You can best celebrate this day, by recognizing that chaos never dies. Rather, its a way of life.

On the bright side: If you think your life is chaotic today, just wait until the holiday season arrives

THINKING

The numeric system was invented to help man to put order in the chaos of the world

John Maynard Kaynes

Life certainly has been challenging lately. Amid the chaos, uncertainty, and need for positive change comes the insight, the salve really, that EVERY problem has a solution and every problem creates an opportunity for greatness.

Don’t let a problem stop you from reaching your goals. Two key skills to overcome obstacles are attitude and focus.

Once you’ve identified a problem and figured out what needs to be done, take action. Sidestep anyone who tries to shoot down your plans. Transform a skeptic into a source of inspiration to reach your goal that much faster. Stay positive. Stay focused on the goal

NEW IN THE KITCHEN

It's National Nibble Day and it's a perfect time to nibble on a nut. A handful a day can help to keep you healthy

Though nuts are a higher-fat food, it is mostly heart healthy unsaturated fat and my help to lower the bad cholesterol.

You don't have to fire up the stove or get out your cookbook to enjoy nuts. Your handful of nuts may be enjoyed -- simply -- out of hand.

Divide a container of nuts into small snack bags for easy snacking at home, office or on the road. Keep in the refrigerator until you're ready to enjoy! A snack of nuts may help you resist that gooey sweet roll in the breakroom at work.

PRAYERS

Dear Lord, thank you for the peace and assurance that comes from knowing that our future is secure in your hands, even when we cannot see an open door.

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

What a gift of grace to be able to take the chaos from within and from it create some semblance of order

Katherine Paterson

Not much news to share with you all. Monday was a normal day at home, and I'm always thankful for that. Our weather is pretty nice here and should be all week. This week is a little Indian Summer. At night it is cold but in the 50's and low 60's during the day.

COUNTING THE DAYS

Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a hourse into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates vision for tomorrow

Melody Beattie

42 DAYS UNTIL WINTER

46 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS

157 DAYS UNTIL CAMPING SEASON BEGINS

Keep looking ON THE BRIGHT SIDE of things.

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

Love,

ma