ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Friday, January 29th, 2016

THE BRIGHT SIDE

Decide to be happy today, to live with what is yours – your family, your business, your job, your luck. If you can’t have what you like, maybe you can like what you have.

Just for today, be kind, cheerful, agreeable, responsive, caring, and understanding. Be your best, dress your best, talk softly, and look for the bright side of things. Praise people for what they do and do not criticize them for what they cannot do. If someone does something stupid, forgive and forget. After all, it’s just for one day.

Who knows, it might turn out to be a nice day.

THE BRIGHT SIDE

I'm looking out the window
and the day is drab and dreary,
And I'm trying to console myself
by thinking something cheery
I know it's simply horrible
to get in such a slump
And I also know it's up to me
to get across the hump
And I realize I'm selfish
to mention this to you
For, gee, you might be feeling
a little 'low-down' too
but often when I feel like this
I tell myself it's true
That I am not the only one
who feels 'low-down and blue'
And just knowing there are others
who feel the way I do
Renews my sinking spirit
and keeps me smiling through
and know that it's natural
to take a 'spirit-dive'
Provides the spunk and courage
to hang on and survive
And while there are a lot of moods
that we can drive away
by looking on the BRIGHT SIDE
in all we do and say,
There also is a loneliness
that God meant us to feel
But, gee, it sure is mighty hard
to know which one is real
And I'd hate to be a 'sad sack'
who never saw the sun
And just complained that every day
was such a dreary one.
But I know that all the dark days
are just part of God's plan
We should accept them graciously
and do the best we can...
So I'll just keep on trying
for I know it's 'Gospel true'
there never was a cloud so dark
the sun could not shine through!

by Helen Steiner Rice

On the Bright Side Newsletter

I send this little letter out each morning to all my family and friends and even to a few people that I've never met. Many of them send it on to others too. So in order to make it available to more people I post the 'brighter side' of the news here each day in this journal.

The letter began as an effort to keep in touch with my family as they are spread out in all directions. My family, friends and God are the most important things in my life.

You'll find quotes, poems and stories and even a few recipes included in this newsletter. I try to find something new each day to share.

In a world that very often publishes only the dark side of things I felt that others would be encouraged to hear about
'the bright side'.

'On Ya'-ma

Friday, January 29, 2016

For Friday, January 29th, 2016

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FRIDAY, JANUARY 29TH, 2016

50 DAYS UNTIL SPRING

Sunrise: 7:44 am

Sunset: 5:40 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

Happy Birthday to our Star today!

May the dear Lord bless you today and always !

Hope you have the happiest of birthdays and may all your wishes come true!

Happy Birthday!

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Celebration time is here !

This grandson’s birthday is a special one as he turns 16 today. It’s another of my long distance birthdays, and as usual the card went out in the mail. I’m one of those people that keep the greeting card companies and the post office in business.

One of the best things about birthdays is that they are days that we feel special. They are extra ordinary kind of days. We let ourselves do things we normally wouldn't. We embrace life and the things we love most about it. There is absolute no reason I can think of that we shouldn’t or couldn't do that every day. Every day is an opportunity to do something out of the ordinary.

It's often special occasions that offer us an excuse to relax, do what we love, and fully appreciate the moment. But, in my opinion, there's no need to wait until your next big day to appreciate the present moment. Life really is an adventure and you never know what can happen. Take time each day to get excited about what is to come. Whether you realize it or not, every day is an opportunity for a fresh start, the same way every birthday is the beginning of the next year of your life. Take time to celebrate your life every day !

I hope you all have a FANTASTIC Friday !

COUNTING MY GIFTS

The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.

Oprah Winfrey

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

3541. for our Star it’s his birthday today

3542. for each new day, always an adventure

3543. for all life, it’s a cause for celebration !

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.

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

Live every day like a celebration !

A little smile, a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

2 comments:

betty said...: Happy birthday to your grandson! I bet he will enjoy driving, he looks great behind the wheel!

Betty; January 29, 2016 at 1:53 PM
Mary Ann said...: 16! I bet he's the oldest grand, huh???? Wow!; January 29, 2016 at 4:20 PM

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