ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Sunday, July 17th, 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

Sunday, July 17, 2022

For Sunday, July 17th, 2022

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SUNDAY, JULY 17TH, 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.

67 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Sunrise: 6:09 am

Sunset: 8:59
pm

Life is a special
occasion!

Hallmark

Today is National Ice Cream Day which is a day we all scream for Ice Cream.

In 1984 President Ronald Reagan designated July as Ice Cream Month. He also declared the third Sunday in July would be National Ice Cream Day.

We’re definitely thankful, because Ice Cream is a summertime favorite for people of all ages. With hundreds of flavors and toppings to choose from, you can’t go wrong with ice cream.

Whether you get it in a cup, or in a cone, atop a waffle or in a banana split, support your local ice cream shop and place an order to get some delicious cold ice cream . Happy National Ice Cream Day !

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

My love for ice cream emerged at an early age - and has never left.

Ginger Rogers

I love ice cream but it isn’t always just good in the summer. I like it most times of the year. It goes with birthday cake and I always have some.

I usually get vanilla ice cream and add toppings for whatever I’m hungry for. I like chocolate and caramel the best.

A friend called and asked for prayers for her ex husband. He’s going to have to have open heart surgery and needs prayers. He had stints, but they are not working as they should and he has big blockages. They have been friends of the family for a long long time, and I’m wishing him well.

I’m still getting ready to leave and go to DS#5’s house for a week. I have my packing to do today. I’m supposed to be there at 10:00 tomorrow morning. So I’m not sure I’ll get my newsletter posted before then or not.

It takes me a while to load up for the week. I’m a little leery of doing dog watch right now as there have been skunks in the neighborhood. That’s something I don’t want to have to deal with. Their dogs got sprayed by them last week.

Hopefully I’ll still have time for a nap on the porch today. It’s supposed to be raining here.

I hope you all have a RELAXING Sunday !

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Ice Cream brings people together.

Doug Ducey

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

10,435. for prayers, they always help

10,436. for a delicious ice cream sundae

10,437. for a day to get ready to go

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

My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it’s on your plate.

Thornton Wilder

A little smile, a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

3 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: Ice Cream is a summertime favorite for people of all ages.; July 17, 2022 at 8:20 AM
jack69 said...: You know something I had never thought of, "I have never met anyone who did not like Ice cream~"
I have heard this all my life and I quote you: we all scream for Ice Cream. , ain't that the truth. and I have never seen a kid frown and eat ice cream... Love the entry... pics are great..; July 17, 2022 at 9:59 AM
Mevely317 said...: Vanilla's so versatile, and Breyer's sooooo good!
Gosh, I hope those skunks steer clear of your grandpups; do you have leashes and a strong flashlight?
I'm adding your friend's ex to my prayers for a successful procedure and recovery.; July 17, 2022 at 6:34 PM

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