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, FEBRUARY 6TH, 2019
Sunrise: 7:34 am
Sunset: 5:50 pm
Life is a Special Occasion!
Hallmark
Today is Lame Duck Day which celebrates the ratification of the 20th amendment of the United States, an amendment added to shorten the time that the President, Senators, and Representatives spend in office ofter an election.
We honor anyone who is on their way out of their job or their elective office. Lame Duck refers to a person or a group of people who are nearing the elected term and will not be running for office again.
The term lame duck however, originated in the London Stock Exchange in the 18th century. The term was used to refer to someone who couldn’t pay his or her debts and then waddled off like a duck.
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
When I see a bird that walks like a duck and swims like a duck and quacks like a duck, I call that bird a duck.
James Whitcomb Riley
I’m trying to get my ducks in a row here today and make some plans for the rest of the week. We’re half way through and so far I’ve got very little done. But I’m thankful for the little that was done. They do say it’s the little things in life that can make a big difference.
We do have a few ducks that live around here by the lake and every now and then they show up by my house and that is what the pictures are of today. There are plenty of puddles around here when it rains that they like to play in.
As we go over the hump of this week, things should get easier. They say Wednesday’s are often the hardest day of the week.
I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!
COUNTING MY GIFTS
Happy as a duck in water
Old Proverb
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
6769. for those that are coming to an end of one job and beginning another
6770. for ducks in my yard, they make me smile
6771. for the little things in life, they are the best
Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!
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
Be like a duck. Calm on the surface, but always paddling like the dickens underneath.
Micheal Caine
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
4 comments:
It's been raining here this morning and there are plenty of puddles in the yard. I just checked, and there are no ducks! Have happy rainy Wednesday!
How cute with the ducks around your property! I didn't know there was another definition of a lame duck. Very interesting! We are having a beautiful sunny day today so far; supposed to be cooler than normal at 55 degrees, but as long as the sun is shining, its a great day!
betty
That's interesting about the original meaning of lame duck! I, too, have always enjoyed watching ducks … particularly when they've little ones waddling behind. Do you happen to remember that McDonald's commercial years ago? … a group of little boys and girls dressed in yellow slickers and parading like ducks. So cute!
What a fun post! I love how you tied everything together. :)
Our grandchildren had a couple pet ducks a few years ago. Their names were Cheese and Quackers. Still makes me smile to think about them...
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