ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Monday, July 4th, 2022

THE BRIGHT SIDE

Decide to be happy today, to live with what is yours – your family, your business, your job, your luck. If you can’t have what you like, maybe you can like what you have.

Just for today, be kind, cheerful, agreeable, responsive, caring, and understanding. Be your best, dress your best, talk softly, and look for the bright side of things. Praise people for what they do and do not criticize them for what they cannot do. If someone does something stupid, forgive and forget. After all, it’s just for one day.

Who knows, it might turn out to be a nice day.

THE BRIGHT SIDE

I'm looking out the window
and the day is drab and dreary,
And I'm trying to console myself
by thinking something cheery
I know it's simply horrible
to get in such a slump
And I also know it's up to me
to get across the hump
And I realize I'm selfish
to mention this to you
For, gee, you might be feeling
a little 'low-down' too
but often when I feel like this
I tell myself it's true
That I am not the only one
who feels 'low-down and blue'
And just knowing there are others
who feel the way I do
Renews my sinking spirit
and keeps me smiling through
and know that it's natural
to take a 'spirit-dive'
Provides the spunk and courage
to hang on and survive
And while there are a lot of moods
that we can drive away
by looking on the BRIGHT SIDE
in all we do and say,
There also is a loneliness
that God meant us to feel
But, gee, it sure is mighty hard
to know which one is real
And I'd hate to be a 'sad sack'
who never saw the sun
And just complained that every day
was such a dreary one.
But I know that all the dark days
are just part of God's plan
We should accept them graciously
and do the best we can...
So I'll just keep on trying
for I know it's 'Gospel true'
there never was a cloud so dark
the sun could not shine through!

by Helen Steiner Rice

On the Bright Side Newsletter

I send this little letter out each morning to all my family and friends and even to a few people that I've never met. Many of them send it on to others too. So in order to make it available to more people I post the 'brighter side' of the news here each day in this journal.

The letter began as an effort to keep in touch with my family as they are spread out in all directions. My family, friends and God are the most important things in my life.

You'll find quotes, poems and stories and even a few recipes included in this newsletter. I try to find something new each day to share.

In a world that very often publishes only the dark side of things I felt that others would be encouraged to hear about
'the bright side'.

'On Ya'-ma

Monday, July 4, 2022

For Monday, July 4th, 2022

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MONDAY, JULY 4TH, 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.

80 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Sunrise: 6:00 am

Sunset: 9:05
pm

Life is a special
occasion!

Hallmark

Today is Independence Day which celebrates the day in 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. This historic document served to severe ties with Great Britain and establish many of our nation’s fundamental principals of freedom - including life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Thomas Jefferson was the main author of the Declaration of Independence, but four other delegates assisted him. Among them was John Adams. Both Adams and Jefferson later served as President of the United States, and both men passed away on July 4, 1826 — the 50th anniversary of our nation’s birth.

To celebrate today, Host a BBQ, go to your local fireworks or watch them on TV. Happy Birthday America!

If you can't see the bright side, polish the dull side

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

The United States is the only country with a known birthday. All the rest began, they know not when and grew into power, they know not how. There is no Republican, no Democrat, on the Fourth of July, — all are Americans.

James Gillespie Blaine

Our local fireworks were held on July 2nd, and I went to a BBQ at DS#5’s yesterday evening so today seems to be a quiet one here for me. It’s supposed to be hot in the 90’s today, so it’ll be good to stay in and enjoy the air conditioning. I’m sure the neighborhood will still be sharing their fireworks with me all evening long, but rain is supposed to be moving in and that will put a damper on that. Rain is supposed to be in the forecast for the next several days. They say we need it, so that will be good for us. At least we have no drought worries here. The crops will all enjoy a good soaking rain as they grow in the fields. Matter of fact I think a visit to the farmer’s market is in my future this week.

Monday’s I usually try to cook up something new to enjoy and on the menu today is:

Ceasar Chicken Wraps

Makes 6 servings

3/4 cup creamy Ceasar salad dressing

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

3 cups cooked chicken breast

2 cups torn romaine

3/4 cup Caesar salad croutons, coarsely chopped

6 whole wheat tortillas, room temperature

In a large bowl, combine the dressing, cheese, garlic powder and pepper. Add the chicken, romaine and croutons. Spoon the mixture down the center of each tortilla, roll up.

As it is only me here I will make only 1/2 the recipe and still have extra leftover for lunch tomorrow. I don’t have any croutons, but I’m sure it will be delicious without them.

I hope you all have a GREAT start to this new week. Happy Monday! Have a safe and happy 4th of July !

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Liberty is the breath of life to nations.

Bernard Shaw

Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.

10,396. for the declaration of Independence, give us the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

10,397. for brave men like Thomas Jefferson and John Adams

10,398. for air conditioning on a hot day

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 EMT’s.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

Then join hand in hand, brave Americans all,—

By uniting we stand, by dividing we fall.

John Dickinson, 1768

A little smile, a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

5 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: Have a safe and Happy 4th of July !; July 4, 2022 at 5:46 AM
Sandy said...: Happy 4th to you, enjoy your day inside in the A.C. and your lunch or your cute 4th china. I popped in from a mutual friends blog. It's always fun to meet new bloggers. We'll be walking to our neighborhood fireworks this evening.
Sandy's Space; July 4, 2022 at 9:36 AM
Mevely317 said...: What a precious photo of your grandgirl!
Mongomery and our neighboring communities of Wetumpka and Prattville have already done their festivities ... while we opted to sit back home under the AC! I'm looking forward to the televised fireworks tonight myself.; July 4, 2022 at 9:41 AM
Buttercup said...: Joining you in being grateful for air conditioning. Our fireworks are tonight, but the crowds are just too big to wade into. I'll do my watching on television. Have a good week and keep cool.; July 4, 2022 at 5:34 PM
jack69 said...: HAPPY FOURTH nice tribute and history lesson. Love ya ;-); July 4, 2022 at 7:38 PM

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