For Thursday, December 27th, 2012

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

DECEMBER 27TH,  2012

83 DAYS UNTIL SPRING

It's  THURSDAY

MAKE CUT OUT SNOWFLAKES DAY

Make Cut Out Snowflake Day is a day to show your crafty skills, as you make paper snowflakes. Making cut out snowflakes is a great project for kids. However, you don't have to be a kid, to have fun making paper snowflakes. It's a skill that is practiced by many people.

They say no two snowflakes are alike. It shouldn't come as a surprise, that there are seemingly countless different snowflake designs. Templates abound, from fast and easy patterns, to intricate time consuming designs to challenge the most practiced snowflaker.

So, if you like snow...bring it on! Bring out the paper and scissors, and cut out some paper snowflakes on this very special  Make Snowflakes Day.

Snowflakes are kisses from heaven.  

Author Unknown

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

A snowflake is one of God's most fragile creations, but look what they can do when they stick together! 

Author Unknown 

I do know just how millions of snow flakes can pile up together and make for a lot of snow shoveling.  Although they are pretty, snow just hasn't ever been one of my favorite things. 

Still the little quote above reminds us that when we stick together we can accomplish a lot.  I do know that I appreciate those that help me out.  Two hands are better than one they say and helping hands are often the ones that you see right at the end of your own arms.  So remember to stick by those you love and lend a helping hand too.

They say if you are feeling cold, you should think warm thoughts.  New research suggests warm and fuzzy feelings can literally make us feel warmer.

There is lots of snow outside my house, but it is warm inside!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Silently, like thoughts that come and go, the snowflakes fall, each one a gem.  

William Hamilton Gibson

I am trying to count at least 3 things I'm thankful for each day and then in 1 year's time I'll have counted 1000 gifts.

I’ll be sharing thanks to God for these gifts each day,

113.  the beauty of a fresh new snow fall

114.  snow angels

115. snowmen that add a smile to my day

Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!

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 !

 

There's one good thing about snow, it makes your lawn look as nice as your neighbor's.  

Clyde Moore

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

 

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

Love,

ma