For Thursday, October 1st, 2015

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1ST, 2015

 81 DAYS UNTIL WINTER

Sunrise: 7:26 am

Sunset:  7:12 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

WELCOME OCTOBER !

OCTOBER is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, American Cheese Month, American Pharmacist Month, Apple Jack Month, Awareness Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Children’s Magazine Month,  Clergy Appreciation Month, Computer Learning Month,  Cookie Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month,  Eat Country Ham Month, Halloween Safety Month,  International Drum Month, Lupus Awareness Month, National Chili Month, National Diabetes Month, National Pizza Month, National Vegetarian Month, National Popcorn Popping Month, Sausage Month, and Seafood Month

Today is International Day of Older Persons.  On December 14, 1990 the United Nations General Assembly voted to establish October 1st as the International Day of Older Persons. The holiday was observed for the first time on October 1, 1991.

The holiday is celebrated by raising awareness about issues affecting the elderly. It is also a day to appreciate the contributions that older people make to society.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. 

 Abraham Lincoln

As I’m now an older person, this is one day I’ll be celebrating for sure. People are living longer these days.  In 1950 there were 200 million people over 60 years old,  by 2000 that number had tripled to nearly 600 million and by 2025 it is estimated that there will be over 1 billion older persons.  Yes, the definition of old has been pushed back.

The truth is that I am getting older, but the good news is that I’m not by myself, everyone of us gets a little older every day of our lives.  Misery loves company they say.

I learn something new every day of my life and the more I know, the more I find I don’t know much at all.  Every day is new and exciting.  Remembering too,  that there is some good to be found in every day keeps me enjoying life is the slow lane. 

I hope you all have a GREAT day.  Happy Thursday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Old age isn't so bad when you consider the alternative. 

Maurice Chevalier

Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for.  There is truly is always something to be thankful for.

3178.  for each new day, every one is a gift

3179. for some new things to learn

3180. for the good to be found in each day

Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!

84 Days Until Christmas

It’s time to to look around online or in some old magazines for some new craft ideas for the holidays. October and November crafts can be many types of fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving projects. Making seasonal crafts are a fun activity for the whole family.  I have yet to start on my Christmas crafting.  I always try to make a gift for the whole family.  If I don’t get started soon, it won’t happen at all.  Maybe it’s time for something new.

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS

 

Please pray for God's protection of

our troops and HIS wisdom for their

commanders.

 

Almighty and eternal God,

Protect our military

as they discharge their duties

with the shield of your strength,

may the power of your love

enable them to return home in safety

that with all who love them

they may ever praise you for your loving care.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT’s

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

GOD BLESS YOU ALL !

ADVICE FOR TODAY

Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been. 

Mark Twain,

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma