WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2ND, 2014
Sunrise:7:08 am
Sunset: 7:53 pm
Life is a Special Occasion!
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Children’s Book Day, falls on April 2nd, Hans Christian Anderson’s birthday. Some of his greatest works include The Little Mermaid, The Ugly Duckling, and The Princess and the Pea. Today we celebrate children’s books and encourage children to read.
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Just living is not enough... One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.
Hans Christian Andersen
Reading is one of my favorite things to do and my love of reading began at a very young age. By far the most effective way to encourage your children to love books and reading is to read aloud to them, and the earlier you start, the better. It
is also good to let them see you reading, and how much you enjoy reading books and magazines. One of my favorite memories is of going to the library with my children and watching them pick out a stack of books to take home.
I returned home yesterday evening to temps in the 60’s and no snow what so ever. It was wonderful visiting with my son and his family, but it is also be good to get back home again too.
Hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday!
PRAYER REQUEST
My DIL wrote again yesterday asking that we continue to pray for her cousin and the baby. She said:
they have not done the c section on my cousin yet...they are still tryin to figure everything out. It is not looking great though. Basically, there is one or more things wrong with the brain right now and as soon as they can deliver the baby, she will need brain surgery. Can you just keep them on your prayer list for a while.
I know that continued prayers for them would be very appreciated. May the dear Lord comfort and strengthen this mom at this very difficult time and may He guide the hands of the doctors caring for them both.
COUNTING MY GIFTS
Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale.
Hans Christian Andersen
I have counted at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for a little over a year and have now reached 1500 gifts. On my way to 2000. I'm not stopping, but will continue on counting. There is always, always something to be thankful for.
1541. for the authors of children’s books
1542. for books for all ages, there is no end to the treasures found in a good book
1543. for the artists that provide pictures and graphics that enhance a good story.
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!
Every man's life is a fairy tale written by God's fingers.
Hans Christian Anderson
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
1 comment:
Glad you had a good visit with your family, Ma, and that you came home to pleasant weather instead of snow! I too always found joy in watching my kids pick out books from the library and even these days when I go to get books for myself, I still enjoy watching kids carrying their books. Reading is a wonderful thing indeed!
betty
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