For Monday, April 16th, 2012

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

APRIL 16TH,  2012

If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side

It's MONDAY!  

NATIONAL STRESS AWARENESS DAY

You know that stress you've been feeling? It started with the New Years resolution let down, then came the Valentine's Day romantic pressures, then the mid-winter discontent and, finally, tax season. You know, that stress? You do? Ok just wanted to make sure you were aware of it.

DID YOU KNOW;  Since April 15th 2012 was a Sunday, the tax deadline was pushed back. But it couldn’t be set for Monday April 16th because it is a holiday observed by the Washington D.C.: Emancipation Day. That’s why the tax deadline has been pushed back to Tuesday April 17th, 2012.

 Carry on!

NEWS FROM HOME

This is the day the Lord has made; let us be glad and rejoice in it.

There truly isn't much stress in my life anymore.  If and when it does show up, I've got some great ways of dealing with it.  Mostly I just put all my troubles in a basket and hand it over to the good Lord to deal with.  He does do a much better job of it than I can for sure.

Eat a good breakfast. That’s the common advice to get your day started off right. Breakfast offers fuel to get you going, to help face the challenges and joys of the day. But I also know that God is with me where ever I am. Just as breakfast helps ready me for the day ahead, my prayers can help fuel my spirit and my heart.  When the journey gets too tough to navigate, remember that we don’t travel alone.

 I hope your Monday is off to a great start with fuel for your body, spirit and heart!

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

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!

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

Ever wonder about the abbreviation ASAP?  Generally, we think of it in terms of even more hurry and stress in our lives.  As Soon As Possible.  Maybe if we thing of this abbreviation differently we will begin to find a new way to deal with rough days along the way.

There's work to do, deadlines to meet,

You've got no time to spare

But as ou hurry and scurry

ASAP - Always say a prayer.

In the midst of family chaos,

Quality time is rare

Do your best; let God do the rest

ASAP - Always say a prayer

It may seem like your worries

Are more than you can bear.

Slow down and take a breather

ASAP - Always say a prayer

God knows how stressful life is,

He wants to ease our cares.

And He'll respond to all your needs

ASAP - Always say a prayer.

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COUNTING THE DAYS

The next time that stress of getting things done starts to build up inside you then take a break and remember why you are really here.  In the end it is the love we share, the joy we spread, and the happiness we create that matters.  Those are the things God wants us to get done.

Joseph J. Marzella

65 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER

Celebrate the happiness
that friends are always giving,
make every day a holiday,
and celebrate just living!

Amanda Bradley

 

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

Love,

ma