For Tuesday, February 5th, 2013

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FEBRUARY 5th, 2013

43 DAYS UNTIL SPRING

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

It's TUESDAY

NATIONAL WEATHERMAN'S DAY

National Weatherman's Day honors weathermen, and woman who work hard to accurately predict the often fickle weather. Despite major technological advances and supercomputers, forecasting the weather is still a tricky, and ever changing business.

Knowing the weather is important in so many ways. It affect how we dress, where we go, and even if we go. Space launches are made or delayed depending upon the weather. And, knowing the weather can save lives. The most obvious example is knowing when and where hurricanes or tornados may hit.

 National Weatherperson's Day, commemorates the birth of John Jeffries in 1744. Jeffries, one of America's first weather observers, began taking daily weather observations in Boston in 1774 and he took the first balloon observation in 1784. This is a day to recognize the men and women who collectively provide Americans with the best weather, water, and climate forecasts and warning services of any nation.

If you see a weatherman today, give them your appreciation for a job well done.

On cable TV they have a weather channel - 24 hours of weather.  We had something like that where I grew up.  We called it a window.  

Dan Spencer

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Whether the weather be fine,
Whether the weather be not,
Whether the weather be cold,
Whether the weather be hot,
We'll weather the weather,
Whatever the whether,
Whether we like it or not

Author Unknown

I sit in the kitchen with my good cup of hot coffee most mornings and this time of year I can see the sun come up in the morning through the windows here.  Right now the sun is low in the horizon.  I'll not be able to see the sun rise  later on in the year because the neighbors house will block it.  But the good thing is as it gets higher in the sky we will be getting warmer.  I'll miss seeing the sunrise and the sun sets but I'll forego the pleasure for some warmer weather. 

After having more snow yesterday and more coming today, I think at least our temps will be more normal for us this week.  They will be in the 30's instead of the 20's and lower.  That is day time highs, it does get colder at night.  The sunshine does make a difference whether we see it or not.  

Have a terrific Tuesday everyone!

PRAYER REQUEST

My friend has sent an update on her prayer request of last week and asks for continued prayers.  She wrote:
Just a quick update regarding the prayer requests I sent you.  My co-worker's husband is doing better.  Not fully recovered or out of the woods but good enough to help fold the laundry!  Please continue to keep him in thoughts and prayers.  The one who had a heart attack went home from the hospital on Friday.  Once we got all the details it appears that he actually crashed on the table at the ER and they brought him back.  There is some damage to the pumping capability of his heart so he will have continuing testing etc.  He also had a blood clot in his arm that they have dissolved so he is on blood thinners at present.  He will be participating in a clincal trial for the next three months where he will be wearing a defibrillator vest.  He noted that he is extremely appreciative of the prayers that have gone out on his behalf.  Please continue to keep him in the chain for a total recovery for his heart functions and his return to work.  As for my other dear friend, just continued prayers to give him additional days to enjoy God's beauty in this world.

Thanks a bunch!

Spring is coming - hang in there.  Little signs in the garden. Picture taken before the new snow over the weekend.

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine. 

Anthony J. D'Angelo

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,

246. for the changing seasons

247. for the cold of winter that makes us appreciate Spring

248. for the wind that blows away the cobwebs

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 !

 A cheerful face is nearly as good for an invalid as healthy weather.

Benjamin Franklin

 

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

Love,

ma