ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
The moments of our lives may be bright with possibility, dark with fear or sadness, or even plain everyday gray, but God's glory never fades. May God's glory shine into the exciting lights, upsetting darks, and boring grays of your every day.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND, 2017
Sunrise: 7:25 am
Sunset: 5:03 pm
Life is a Special Occasion!
Hallmark
Today is Go For a Ride Day and, what a splendid time you will have!
As the holidays approach, life becomes chaotic, and perhaps a bit stressful. Take a breather, and go for a relaxing ride. You don't need a destination to enjoy this day. But, you certainly can bring family or friends along for company.
The means of transportation can be anything. Sure, a car, bus, or motorcycle ride may immediately come to mind.
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Life is like riding a bicycle. You don't fall off unless you stop pedaling.
Claude Pepper
At this time of year many are traveling home for the holidays. Relatives and friends will be gather together to celebrate Thanksgiving tomorrow and endless trips will be made in the days ahead as we prepare and shop for Christmas which will be here before we know it. I’ll be praying for safe travels for all.
DD and I will be going for a ride today as we’ll be traveling some beautiful county roads to go to the outlet mall. We always make this trip on Presidents Day so this is not our usual venture, but there are a few things we need and while the weather is still nice out we are taking advantage of it. The pricing on everything is so much better there that it is worth the trip.
DS#3 writes a blog and I copied what he had to say about Black Friday deals in case you might be interested. Here is what he had to say:
While searching for great Black Friday deals I came across a few that are hands down the best deals around for this year. In fact they are so good they apply to all future years in your life.
Deal #1
Don't go anywhere or do any shopping. This alone could save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars. Instead invest that money and earn lifetime interest via the power of compounding. Plus the reduction in stress will add 10 years to your life (I am sure I read that somewhere.)
Deal #2
Spend the gift of time. After you perform deal #1 you will have time on your hands. You could spend that time sitting in front of the TV or playing electronic games. But you could spend your valuable time by giving that gift to your loved ones. Play with your kids or challenge the spouse to a game of ping-pong or Monopoly.
Deal #3
Eat in. Since you will not have shopped until you dropped you will have plenty of time and energy to cook a delicious meal at home. Sure I screw up on my meals from time to time like when my bread comes out like flat bread. But the kids enjoy it just the same as when we have gone out to eat.
I think that is pretty good advice and hope he doesn’t mind me sharing.
Todays’s pictures are of a ride I got to take this fall. I’ve shared it before but seems the only recent pictures I’ve got of taking a ride.
I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
PRAYER REQUEST
DDIL#5 has asked for prayers for one of her son’s best friends. This little guy is in the hospital and may have to have surgery. They are currently determining the best course of action and the family would appreciate all the prayers they can get. May the dear Lord bless this young boy with healing and guide of the hands of the doctors caring for him.
WHAT’S NEW IN THE KITCHEN
There is a food holiday to celebrate every day of the year!
Opps!
(Sorry! forgot to enter this holiday, but if I remember right - It's Cashew Day!)
COUNTING MY GIFTS
Life is an adventure! Enjoy the ride!
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
5461. for a ride in the country, just beautiful no matter what time of year
5462. for DD who always gives me a ride when I need one
5463. for good advice, thanks to DS#3
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
Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.
Oprah Winfrey
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
4 comments:
These are brilliant deals, MA. I hope you don't mind, but I passed on your "deals" to my friends on FB.
Taking a ride is always fun! Enjoy your day with your daughter! Saying a prayer for your grandson's friend. Great advice your son gave about Black Friday!
betty
No matter your age, those are great "Deals"!
Unless deadlines or traffic jams are involved, I actually enjoy driving. It's a great stress reliever, for sure.
Prayers for your grandson's friend. What a rotten time of year to be confined to a hospital bed!
I used to love going for drives in the car Pam, but my nerves get the best of me these days so they are not as much fun for me as they used to be! I love your son's words on the great "Deals!" THose are the best. Also saying prayers for your grandson's friend. Love and hugs and blessings to you and your family! xoxo
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