For Wednesday, January 29th, 2014

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29TH, 2014

50 DAYS UNTIL SPRING!

143 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER!!!

Sunrise:7:42 am

Sunset: 5:39 pm

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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR STAR TODAY!

May the dear Lord bless you today and always!

Have a very happy Birthday!

Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars. 

Les Brown

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

You're Important

Don't say you're not important,
It simply isn't true,
The fact that you were born,
Is proof, God has a plan for you.

The path may seem unclear right now,
But one day you will see,
That all that came before,
Was truly meant to be.

God wrote the book that is your life,
That's all you need to know.
Each day that you are living,
Was written long ago.

God only writes best sellers,
So be proud of who you are,
Your character is important,
In this book you are the ‘Star.'

Enjoy the novel as it reads,
It will stand throughout the ages,
Savor each chapter as you go,
Taking time to turn the pages.

Author Unknown

This is the last of the January birthdays in our family.  All have been long distance ones and I didn’t get even a bite of cake and ice cream, not that I needed it of course.  

This is one of my grandson’s birthdays and as usual a card was sent in the mail.  Our mail carriers have had quite a rough winter here this year.  We’ve had many school closings but not once did the post office close.  

Even though I didn’t want to, I did lower my thermostat a degree as the gas company here has asked that we try to conserve usage due to the BIG freeze.  It just means I’ll put on another layer of clothing to keep warm.  They say we have plenty of gas but due to heavy usage the pipe lines can not always handle the flow of gas to our homes.  

This may be a day off for school for many and I’m sure our birthday boy will appreciate that too.  The governor of our state has asked that the allowed days off school be extended this year due to extreme weather conditions.  Many have already used up the five days we are allowed without having to extend the school year. The important thing is to keep kids home, inside and warm.

Take good care everyone !  Keep safe and warm!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Be glad of life, because it gives you the chance to love and to work and to play and to look up at the stars.

Henry Van Dyke

I have counted at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for this past year and have now reached my 1000 gifts.  I'm not stopping, but will continue on counting.  There is always, always something to be thankful for.

1358. for our Star, a wonderful grandson

1359. for great series like Downton Abby to watch on TV

1360. for little grandchildren that came to my house this week, they do make me SMILE

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 !

Be humble for you are made of earth.
Be noble for you are made of stars.

Serbian Proverb

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma