ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
THURSDAY, MAY 12TH, 2022
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.
Sunrise: 6;12 am
Life is a special occasion!
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Today is a Happy Birthday to DSIL!
Happy Birthday ♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday to you♥ ♥ ♥
May the dear Lord bless you today and always !
Happy Birthday to you♥
Today is also Limerick Day which celebrates the birthday of Edward Lear, 1812 to 1888, an English writer who popularized these quirky poems . In 1846, Lear wrote the Book of Nonsense which gained them even more attention. Limerick is the third largest city in Ireland, which is where the name came from.
Limericks have a very specific structure. They are a five line poem in which the first, second and fifth lines rhyme. Then the third and 4th lines rhyme. These short funny, lyrical poems combine nonsensical, somewhat obscene and humorous themes. Here is one of Lear’s most famous Limericks:
There was a Young Lady whose chin,
Resembled the point of a pin;
So she had it made sharp
And purchased a harp.
And played several tunes with her chin.
To celebrate today, read a few a few funny Limericks, or try writing some of your own. They are guaranteed to make you laugh!
If you can't see the bright side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
You’ve conquered the aging disease
That brings lesser men to their knees
You’re a vigorous man
And you’ve proved you still can
Blow your candles with only one wheeze.
Irish Limerick
This SIL lives close by but I won’t see him today as they left on a little trip. I am however, staying at his house to watch his son their dogs.
He’s just like a son to me and is always helping me out. I couldn’t ask for a better SIL. I call him my favorite SIL and he is the only one I have as I only have one daughter.
I’ll be leaving him a card for when he gets back home filled with birthday wishes and love.
I won’t be going over to their house until about noon today. I still have to finish packing a few things to take with me. But it’s another beautiful day here and I’m celebrating!
I hope you all have a GREAT day. Happy Thursday!
COUNTING MY GIFTS
This year I have something to boast:
I remembered your birthday (almost).
This card may be late
but it’s close to the date.
Let’s pretend it got lost in the post.
Irish Birthday Limerick
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
10,237. for limericks that make me smile
10,238. for DSIL, it’s his birthday
10,239. for another beautiful 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 EMT’s.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen
GOD BLESS YOU!
ADVICE FOR TODAY
There was a young fellow from Belfast
That I wanted so badly to tell fast
Not to climb up the stair
The top step was air.
And that’s why the young fellow fell fast.
Irish Limerick
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
4 comments:
It's a beautiful day for a celebration!
Learning is important. I knew nothing about Limericks, very interesting. Enjoy your outing today, when you love pets, it is enjoyable to have time with one, even if it is not yours. I get to pet dogs here in the park.
Love from Floria... ;-)
Happy ☺ Birthday 🎂
Hee-hee. Like I sometimes refer to my son (my only child) as my 'favorite.'
I hope this finds you settled in on a beautiful afternoon ... perhaps on the deck with a good book. Enjoy!
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