For Sunday, July 24th, 2022

 ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SUNDAY, JULY 24TH, 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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60 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Sunrise: 6:15 am

 Sunset: 8:53 

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Life is a special   

occasion!

Hallmark

Today is National Cousins Day which is dedicated to the wonderful people who helped us endure all our family get togethers and holidays.  They were there to keep us company at the kids table.  and for some of us, they were the siblings we never had.

There are first cousins, first cousins one or twice removed, second cousins once or twice removed, and on and on.  

Cousins Day is the perfect time to thank your cousins for all that they do for you.  To celebrate today take time to catch up with a cousin.  

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

A cousin is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost.

Marion C. Garretty

I come from a large family and have over 30 cousins all told.  My mother and father were born into families of 10 children which makes for a lot of uncles and aunts.  Sadly many of my aunts and uncles and my parents have died and the family is getting much smaller, but I do have a few cousins that I see occasionally. 

My own grandchildren have a lot of cousins too and that is what is shown in the first picture .  One of my aunts had a get together for the cousins on my mom’s side of the family a couple of years ago and that picture is shown above.  The picture below is of the aunt who got us all together.  She passed away earlier this summer.  She had two boys and a girl and those cousins lived close and took good care of her.  

I’m finally back home again today and am taking it slow and easy and enjoying a morning at home.  It feels good to be back here but I will miss all the critters.

 I hope you all have  a RELAXING Sunday !

COUNTING MY GIFTS 

Cousins are those childhood playmates who grow up to become forever friends.

Author Unknown

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

 

10,456. for all of my cousins whom I appreciate and love 

10,457. for a home that is cozy and comfortable 

10,458.for a safe trip for DS#5 and his family

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

Cousins are Cool to see, Impossible to forget and True to your heart.

Leo Farno 

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma