For Sunday, July 10th, 2022

 ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SUNDAY, JULY 10TH, 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.

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74 DAYS UNTIL FALL

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Life is a special   

occasion!

Hallmark

Today is Don’t Step on a Bee Day which marks the importance of these insects and the work they do.

Bees are great pollinators, produce honey and give us food.  Human beekeeping has been practiced since ancient time in Egypt and ancient Greece.  Bees have even made an appearance in mythology and folklore from ancient times to present day.

In honor of these important living creatures, this day was created by Thomas and Ruth Ray and is particularly celebrated in the United States and the United Kingdom.  Often misinterpreted as a day that is focussed on not willingly stepping  on bees or harm them, the day holds a greater significance.  

While it is important that one is aware that walking barefoot may increase the chance of bee sting, it is also necessary to remember the many benefits that bees bring.

This day aims to created consciousness about the conservation of bees and highlights the plight they face due to the destruction of their habitats.  The insecticides, particularly those containing neonicotinoids that are fatal for bees, along with pollution, chemical exposure and temperature changes pose a threat to their existence.  To ensure the general populace is aware of this day, there are several events held to educate people on these buzzing insects and how to take care of them and coexist is harmony.

Bees have even been found in popular culture.  A humorous animated movie released in 2007, Bee Movie, showed a honey bee suing the human race for exploiting bees.  Furthermore Dave Goulson’s book, A Sting in the Tale, which was released in 2014, describes the biology of bees and his efforts to save bumblebees in Britain.

It’s important that people take cognizance of the fact that if we don’t do our bit in preserving the bees we could drive them toward extinction, which will cause a ripple effect in ecosystems.

To celebrate today support Beekeepers by buying their products or make a small donation to help them.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

The bee is domesticated but not tamed.

William Longgood 

This time of year, there is a lot of clover growing in my grass. So you have to be careful to wear shoes when you go out there in order not to get stung.  I’d never purposely step on a bee because I happen to love honey.  It’s always on my table.  I put it on my English muffins and biscuits often.  

My grandfather on the farm was a beekeeper and it would always amaze me when he'd put on his mask and take a smoker out to the hives to get some honey for the table.  It could be that is where I first learned to love it. 

We can all appreciate how they pollinate our food which helps to make it grow.  Our food production wouldn’t be the same without them.  They help produce tomatoes, peas, apples and strawberries. 

This is the 2nd day of a beautiful weekend.  I’m not doing much today, but yesterday I did get to take a trip with DS#5 and his family to attend the party DS#6 was having at a book store to celebrate the book he made that is now for sale.  He has illustrated other books but this one is written by him. His very own book and I’m very proud of him.

Today I think I’ll rest up from the busy day yesterday.  It’ll be good to sit out on the porch and put my feet up.

 I hope you all have a RELAXING Sunday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS 

My son, eat honey, for it is good and drippings of the honeycomb are sweet to your taste.  Know that wisdom is such to your soul; if you find it, there will be a future and your hope will not be cut off.

Proverbs 24: 13-14 

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

 

10,414.for a trip to DS#6’s book party 

10,415. For DS#5 who gave me a ride 

10,416.for a day to rest and relax

 

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

Hope is the only bee that makes honey without flowers. 

Robert Green Ingersoll

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma