For Monday, April 4th, 2016

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MONDAY, APRIL 4TH, 2016

77 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER

Sunrise: 7:06 am

Sunset:  7:57 pm

Life is a Special Occasion!

Hallmark

Today is Walk Around Things Day.  It's an important day to avoid problems and risks, by simply walking around the potential problem. You wouldn't walk under a ladder, would you? Then, it is also wise to walk around objects, especially those that pose risk or danger.

Walk around things can also be used figuratively.  It is also wise to walk around, or avoid, topics issues, and problems that are sticky, may provoke an argument, or are not readily solved.

If ever there was a day to Walk Around Things, today is that day.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

The only way to get the best of an argument is to avoid it.

Dale Carnegie 

Walking around the snow on the ground is what I’m going to be doing today.  Oh dear, it seems there is more on the way for us they say.  And there is no arguing with Mother Nature, that’s for sure !

The last time we had snow like this was the first week of March and we were beginning to think it was all over.  On the bright side, it’s looking like next week will be much warmer.  

Walking around, avoiding, arguments or potential points of conflict is always a good idea in my books.  Why waste valuable time when you could be doing something else.  Life is too short.  Take a walk on the bright side instead.

When you walk on the bright side you consider the positive aspects of a negative situation.  It has nothing to do with a person’s home, possessions, or the people around them.  It is one hundred percent about your attitude towards life. When you look on the bright side, it doesn’t mean that you’re going to magically get a new car or get your a/c fixed, or be healed from a disease. But it makes bearing that cross a little easier.

The top picture is the view from my front porch yesterday morning.  The other snow pictures are of Sunday evening at DS#6’s house as we prepared to leave for the trip home.  What a wild windy and snowy ride it was.

I hope you all have a GREAT start to this new week.  Happy Monday !

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Faith makes: The uplook good, the outlook bright, the future glorious.

Author Unknown

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

3739. for the ability to walk, one step at a time

3740. for my faith, it does make the outlook brighter

3741. for the gift of choice, I choose the bright side

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 !

And this was just the beginning !

ADVICE FOR TODAY

Remember:

Be happy in the moment, that’s enough. Each moment is all we need, not more.

Mother Teresa

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma