ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Tuesday, July 12th, 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

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

For Tuesday, July 12th, 2022

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

TUESDAY, JULY 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.

72 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Sunrise: 6:05 am

Sunset: 9:02
pm

Life is a special
occasion!

Hallmark

Today is a Happy Anniversary to DD and her hubby.

An Anniversary is a time to celebrate the joys of today, the memories of yesterday and the hopes of tomorrow.

Author Unknown

May the dear Lord bless you both today and always!

Today is also Pecan Pie day which celebrates a delicious sweet delight. Most Americans consider pecan pie to be a southern specialty, but this type of pie is actually French in origin. French immigrants living in New Orleans baked the first American pecan pies. Many years later, the Karo company popularized the dessert with recipes that called for the company’s corn syrup.

It has a smooth filling and a crunchy top. Traditional recipes for pecan pie call for ingredients like roasted pecans, butter, eggs and brown sugar, but there are many variations. Some people even choose to add special ingredients like chocolate or bourbon.

To celebrate today eat a slice of pecan pie or order a pie to support your local bakery or grocery store. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and enjoy !

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

We must have a pie. Stress cannot exists in the presence of a pie.

David Mamet

I do love pecans and pecan pie so I will definitely celebrate today. I usually buy mine in the freezer section of the grocery store and they are delicious. All I have to do is thaw them out and serve.

DD had decided she wanted to go the Asian Lantern Festival being held at the Cleveland Zoo for their anniversary today but, they don’t open until tomorrow and they already had plans for that so it will probably be on Thursday. I can no longer walk that much and it would be impposible for me to see all the sights there, so I won’t be going. They’ve been advertised on TV and look to be absolutely beautiful.

My daughter and her hubby live close by and do a lot for me. They are always ready and willing to help out whenever I need them. They are very special to me.

For today we’re supposed to meet with DS#4 and his family for lunch at everyone’s favorite burger place, O’Boys. No visit home would be complete without going there.

It’s to be a beautiful day in the low 80’s and mostly sunny so it should be a great day to get out and about.

I hope you all have a TERRIFIC Tuesday !

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Things that really matter are the things that gold can’t buy, so lets have another cup o’ coffee and let’s have another piece o’ pie.

Irving Berlin

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

10,420.for DD and her hubby, it’s their anniversary today

10,421.for a special festival to celebrate at

10,422. for dinner out last night and lunch today with DS#4

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

You are what you eat. So eat something sweet!

Author Unknown

A little smile, a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

3 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: There is always room for dessert and there's nothing like pie and coffee!; July 12, 2022 at 8:59 AM
Mevely317 said...: I could sure go for a slice of my mother's pecan pie ... she made the best! I can empathize with you having to miss the lantern festival. My Tom's limited mobility makes these sorts of.events difficult, if not impossible. I think I'm going to keep my eyes out for a used motorized scooter. Happy Anniversary to your DD and her beloved!; July 12, 2022 at 5:31 PM
Linda :) said...: Happy 😊 Anniversary 🌹; July 12, 2022 at 10:36 PM

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