ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
FOR FRIDAY, JULY 24TH, 2020
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.
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Life is a special occasion!!
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Today is National Cousins Day! This day is dedicated to the wonderful people who helped us endure all our family get togethers and holidays. They were there to keep us company at the kids table and for some of us the siblings we never had.
There are many different types of cousins, There are first cousins, first cousins once or twice removed, second cousins , second cousins one or twice removed and on and on.
National Cousins Day is the perfect opportunity to thank your cousins for all they do for you. To celebrate the occasion, find some time to chat over the phone and catch up, and let them know how much they mean to you.
If you can’t see the bright side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Other thing may change us, but we start and end with family/
Anthony Brandt
I am blessed to have 30 some cousins. My parents both came from large families and except for few, they all had children. I grew up with having lots of company when we had family get togethers and that brought me to my love of large families.
Now that we are older we rarely see each other and that is why one of my Aunts had us all to her house for the family get together. She felt it’d had been much to long since we’d all seen each other. That was a couple of years ago now and it’s time we did it again.
Here we are the end of a bustier week than usual for me. The doctor visit went well. I now have a new prescription for my high blood pressure that he thinks should do the trick. I’ll be going back to his office in another 2 weeks so he can check on me. He said my high blood sugar is not a cause for concern right now as my number is 113. They would ideally like to see it at 100 or below. But 113 is a enough that I should watch what I eat. I guess they call it prediabetic. So I’m relieved that it’s not worse and I can still have an occasional donut. It turns out he is a donut lover too. Ha!
It’s just a matter of not over doing things and keeping it in moderation.
Tomorrow is a birthday party for DS#6’s two children and I’m sure my grandchildren are looking forward to seeing their cousins for the day. They all get along together and love to play with each other.Today I’ll be making a bowl of macaroni salad to take along for the party. Today’s pictures are from last year’s party for our little Precious One.
I hope you all have a FANTASTIC Friday!
COUNTING MY GIFTS
Cousins are connected heart to heart, distance and time can’t break them apart.
Author Unknown
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
8312. for my cousins, they are an important part of my life
8313. for my large family, the grands have lots of cousins
8314. for a party to go to, I miss my family
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
Cousins are those childhood playmates who grow up to be forever friends.
Author Unknown
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
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4 comments:
Family: We don't have it altogether, but together we have it all!
What a blessing to have that many cousins! Wow. Sounds a lot like Tom enjoyed while growing up in Chicago's Polish community. In fact, he still visits by phone with a few regularly.
I'm delighted to hear the good news about your doctor's visit. Any MD who admits to enjoying donuts has got to be a 'good Joe'! Have fun at the party!
So glad your appointment went well and that you don't have to be "too" careful about what you eat. Cousins are definitely a blessing. I was an only child so they were extra special for me. I love those huge family gatherings. I don't think enough people still make time to do things like that so much these days. Have a fantastic weekend, enjoy the party :)
I never get the second cousin twice removed and so forth but I too have lots of cousins, some I have never met.
Glad your appt went well Ma and you can have the occasional donut and sweet. Stay away from a lot of pasta, rice, bread, and potatoes like I mentioned before and you should be just fine!. Exercise is good too so get out and walk or bike as you can.
Have fun at the party!
Betty
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