For Tuesday, June 12th, 2012

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JUNE 12TH,  2012

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

It's TUESDAY! 

RED ROSE DAY 

Red Rose Day is a time to enjoy and appreciate America's favorite flower.....the red rose. A red rose signifies love. A June setting for Red Rose Day is very appropriate, as this is by far the most popular month for weddings. And, they are in bloom in the gardens across America this month.
In addition to being the most popular cut flower, roses are also the most popular flower in flower beds and around foundation of houses, garages and sheds. They are easy to grow, producing a bounty of sweet scented flowers from June up to the first frost.In the Victorian era, before clandestine emails became so popular, flower arrangements were used as a means to communicate feelings to their recipients. The red rose meant, I love you.

Love would never be a promise of a rose garden 

unless it is showered with light of faith, water of sincerity and air of passion.  

Author Unknown

NEWS FROM HOME

 I've shown you plenty of pictures of my rose bush before and today you'll be seeing lots more. My bush was a gift from DDIL#4's mom and it's been such a joy to see it bloom and grow over the years.  Much like our friendship.  We don't see each other often but have been able to share some special family celebrations together.  So once again today I'm saying THANK YOU for your wonderful gift, that I've been enjoying for many years now!

Have a terrific Tuesday everyone!

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT

Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old Time is still a-flying:
And this same flower that smiles to-day
To-morrow will be dying.

The glorious lamp of heaven, the sun,
The higher he's a-getting,
The sooner will his race be run,
And nearer he's to setting.

That age is best which is the first,
When youth and blood are warmer;
But being spent, the worse, and worst
Times still succeed the former.

Then be not coy, but use your time,
And while ye may, go marry:
For having lost but once your prime,
You may for ever tarry. 

Robert Herrick

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!

COUNTING THE DAYS

Instead of complaining that the rosebush is full of thorns, 

be happy that the thorn bush has roses.

Proverb

8 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