ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Sunday, February 28th, 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

Sunday, February 28, 2016

For Sunday, February 28th, 2016

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH, 2016

20 DAYS UNTIL SPRING

Sunrise: 7:06 am

Sunset: 6:18 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

Happy Birthday to our little Lucky Guy today !

May the dear Lord bless you today and always!

I hope this birthday is full of fun for you !

Happy Birthday !

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

When you look at your life, the greatest happinesses are family happinesses.

Joyce Brothers

I did get to celebrate with this little grandson yesterday at his party. It was lots of fun for all !

Family is one of my top priorities and I do love being able to join in the celebrations they have.

Although I’m not able to join in every one of them due to time and distance, I am very thankful for the large and wonderful family that mine has grown in to. There is truly never a dull moment in my life.

They say we’re going to be in the 50’s today weather wise. It’ll probably be a quiet day here and that’s a good thing. I’ll be resting up from my busy day yesterday!

I hope you all have a RELAXING Sunday !

COUNTING MY GIFTS

You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them.

Desmond Tutu

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

3631. for our little Lucky Guy. It’s his birthday today

3632. for family celebrations, always a good time

3633. for my large and wonderful family

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

Having a place to go — is a home. Having someone to love — is a family. Having both — is a blessing.

Donna Hedges

A little smile, a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

2 comments:

betty said...: Happy birthday Lucky Guy! Glad you were able to enjoy the time with family celebrating his special day!

Betty; February 28, 2016 at 10:32 AM
Mevely317 said...: What an adorable young man! That's pretty neat how the two of you wore matching outfits.; February 28, 2016 at 1:43 PM

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