ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
MONDAY, JULY 8TH, 2013
76 DAYS UNTIL FALL
Sunrise: 6:02 am
Sunset: 9:05 pm
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
July 8th is Be a Kid Day. Relive childhood experiences. Browse through some old scrapbooks and photo albums. Grab a coloring book, a tub of finger paint or a pile of modeling clay. Better yet, go outdoors and ride a bike, bounce on a pogo stick or strap on a pair of roller skates.
It's July 8th, a day to Be a Kid again.
While we try to teach our children all about life,
Our children teach us what life is all about.
Angela Schwindt
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity.
Kay Redfield Jamison
The pictures above are of some my grandsons. They know how to have a good time for sure and all of them always have plenty of smiles. The picture below is of one of my kids. He helped out a lot here last week and put up a new outside light fixture for me. I appreciated the help as there are many things I just cannot do around here anymore.
I think when we were kids we all wanted to grow up and be adults. Now that we are adults we remember just how much fun being a kid was. We'd all be a little better off if we remembered to be a kid now and then.
The simplicity of a child's worldview is astounding. Sure they have their moments of rebellion and fussing, but don't we all? Their innocent faith, on the other hand, is something we adults seem to rarely exhibit in our own lives.
Children are well-known for their ability to have great faith. The kind of faith that forgives no matter what, trusts without proof and dreams big dreams. Sounds like a good thing to have no matter what age we are.
I hope you all have a wonderful Monday!
When will we teach our children in school what they are? We should say to each of them: Do you know what you are? You are marvel. You are unique. In all of the world there is no other child exactly like you. In the millions of years that have passed there has never been another child like you.
And look at your body - what a wonder it is! your legs, your arms, your cunning fingers, the way you move! You may become a Shakespeare, a Michelangelo, a Beethoven. You have the capacity for anything. Yes, you are a marvel. And when you grow up, can you then harm another who is, like you a marvel?
Pablo Casals
COUNTING MY GIFTS
A Child To Love
You can have your wealth and riches
All the things so many seek,
Position, power, and success,
The fame you long to keep.
You can earn as much as you wish,
Reach a status high above,
But none of these can equal
Having one sweet child to love.
'Tis the greatest gift from heaven,
Little arms that hold you tight,
And a kiss so soft and gentle
When you tuck them in at night.
A million precious questions
And each story often read,
Two eyes so bright and smiling,
And a darling tousled head.
God has never matched the goodness
Of a trusting little face,
Or a heart so full of laughter
Spreading sunshine every place.
A child to hold and cuddle,
'Tis a gift from God above,
And the world is so much brighter
When you have a child to love.
Author Unknown
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.
742. for kids of all ages
743. for a childlike faith
744. for helpers when I need them
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 are no seven wonders of the world in the eyes of a child. There are seven million.
Walt Streightiff
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
3 comments:
Good quotes. You are on a roll. Blessings
Sweet pictures today of your treasures. The kind I like to see.
Getting caught up today, MA... thank heavens for kids and grandkids... I don't know what I would do without help from my grandson from time to time!
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