ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
FOR SUNDAY, AUGUST 9TH, 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.
44 DAYS UNTIL FALL
Sunrise: 6:30 am
Sunset: 8:36 pm
Life is a special occasion!!
Hallmark
Today is a Happy Birthday to DS#5.
Happy Birthday ♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday to you♥ ♥ ♥
May the dear Lord bless you today and always!
Happy Birthday to you♥
Today is also Book Lovers Day which is a special day for all the bookworms out there. Book Lovers Day is the perfect opportunity to curl up, get lost in a book and escape the stress and hectic nature of life.
The first books date back to 2900B.C.and have been crucial to education and historical records ever since. It’s not only a fun and enriching hobby, but also makes us smarter and more relaxed people. The beauty of reading is that there are many good books out there to fulfill all different interests.
There are plenty of ways to celebrate this national holiday. Read an old favorite book or a new book you’ve even waiting to start, join a book club, or read to your kids. Take a break from technology and appreciate the simplicity of reading. Find a comfortable and quiet place and enjoy a wonderful book.
If you can’t see the bright side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.
C.S.Lewis
Thankfully this son’s birthday is one I can enjoy in person. He has invited us over for dinner at his house today. I baked his cake yesterday and will take it along for dessert. The pictures today are from his birthday last year. I won’t be doing much reading as we will be busy celebrating. But I do always have a good book to read. Right now I’m reading the Garden trilogy by Nora Roberts. I’m on the last of the 3 books and it’s been a good series. Nora Roberts is one of my favorite authors.
It’s to be on the hot side, in the upper 80’s today, but he has air conditioning and a nice shady back yard to sit in so we’ll be very comfortable. It’s a rare occasion when I actually get to celebrate with any of my family so this should be a very good day.
As you can see on the picture of the cake, I only put 3 birthday candles on the cake. This is because a birthday is the time to celebrate the past, the present, and the future !
I hope you all have a RELAXING Sunday!
COUNTING MY GIFTS
There is no friend as loyal as a book.
Ernest Hemmingway
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
8360.for DS#5, it’s his birthday today
8361. for a party to go to
8362.for a comfortable place to spend the day
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!
ADVICE FOR TODAY
Good friends, good books and a sleep conscience; this is the ideal life.
Mark Twain
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
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6 comments:
I love having a birthday I can celebrate in person. I'll be sure to get lots of hugs!
Enjoy being with family today and big happy birthday to your son!
Happy Birthday blessings to DS#5! I'll never forget when I first read your tradition of the 3 candles -- and began doing the same thing. Meaningful, for sure! Have fun today!
Birthdays can be fun, esp. for my gr-kids. Of course, every day is special.
Happy birthday to your son! So glad you could celebrate with him his special day!
Betty
I also love the 3 candles! But to be funny I like to put 4 candles on a cake! Look up the Two Ronnies doing a skit of 4 candles/fork handles. It's funny to me!
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