For Friday, January 18th, 2013

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JANUARY 18th, 2013

61 DAYS UNTIL SPRING

It's  FRIDAY

WINNIE THE POOH DAY

This day was created to celebrate the birthday of A.A. Milne in 1882 by celebrating one of his biggest creations, Winnie the Pooh.  Did you know that the original Winnie-the-Pooh  was named for Winnie, a black bear at the London zoo, and Pooh, a swan Christopher encountered while on vacation.  Children... and their parents... continue to be touched by the timeless wisdom of these rich stories. The secret may be that as Milne wrote for his son, the tales revitalized his own boyhood memories and gave voice to the child in everyone.

Nobody can be un-cheered with a balloon, said Pooh. Nobody can be un-cheered with Pooh

Don't underestimate the value of Doing Nothing, of just going along, listening to all the things you can't hear, and not bothering.  

Pooh's Little Instruction Book, inspired by A.A. Milne

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

One of the advantages of being disorderly is that one is constantly making exciting discoveries. 

A.A. Milne

There are days here that my life feels like one great adventure for sure.  Where things go to around here is always a mystery to me.  It is nice though that once in a while I do come upon something I thought was long lost.  

A. A. Milne may be known for his children's stories but he has a lot of wisdom to impart to all of us, no matter what age.

I don't have any Pooh Bears left around my house, so today's pictures are of DS#6 and our little Lucky Guy having some fun in the park last spring.

I hope you all have a fantastic Friday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

When I was young , we always had mornings like this. 

 A.A. Milne

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 them and giving thanks to God for these gifts each day,

194.  Stories that remind us that it is good to be like a child

195. for the opportunity to play

196. scrambled eggs and toast

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 ALL !

 

Whatever fortune brings, don't be afraid of doing things.

A. A. Milne

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