ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Monday, August 22nd, 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, August 22, 2022

For Monday, August 22nd, 2022

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MONDAY, AUGUST 22ND, 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.

33 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Sunrise: 6:44 am

Sunset: 8:17
pm

Life is a special
occasion!

Hallmark

Today is Be An Angel Day which was established by Jayne Howard Feldman in 1993. It’s purpose is to encourage people to perform random acts of kindness and to help those in need.

Use today to put others before yourself, and reach out to this who need some extra support. Even a small act of kindness can go a long way. Fill a random parking meter, mow your neighbors yard, or send a note to a loved one. All these acts are great ways to be an angel for a day.

Every act of generosity can make a difference. To celebrate today, take time to be an angel to someone. Whether you choose to do a favor for a friend or volunteer your time to assist others in your community, be sure to celebrate this occasion. Extend a helping hand, offer a kind word, or show someone your gratitude. Enjoy !

If you cannot see the bright side, polish the dull side

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.

Alexander Pope

I think one of the easiest ways you can show someone that you care is to give them a smile. I know that others smiles always make me feel better.

It doesn’t have to cost you money. Kindness is something we all can give. A kind word, a smile, a pat on the back, some encouragement is something we all can do. And it does make a big difference.

I do believe we all have a guardian angel sent to us by God to watch over us. We can also be earth angels to others by watching over them.

Today is my day to cook up something new for the week and on my menu is :

Baked Ham and Colby Sandwiches

Makes 8 servings

1/2 cup butter melted

2 Tbsp prepared mustard

1 Tbsp. dried minced onion

1 Tbsp. poppy seeds, optional

2 to 3 tsp. sugar

8 hamburger buns, split

8 slices Colby cheese

16 thin slices deli ham

1 1/2 cu shredded mozzerlla cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, combine butter, mustard, onion, poppy seeds if desired, and sugar.

Place bun bottoms side cut up on an ungreased baking pan. Top each with Colby Cheese, ham, and mozzarella. Brush with the butter mixture.

Replace bun tops. Brush with remaining butter mixture. Bake uncovered until cheese is melted. 10 to 15 minutes.

These would also be good served on slider rolls. I’ll only make half this recipe. It’ll be enough for today and some sandwiches for lunch during the week. I’ll be having mine with a side of Waldorf salad and some chips

I hope you all have a GREAT start to this new week! Happy Monday !

COUNTING MY GIFTS

The golden moments in the stream of life rush past us, and we see nothing but sand; the angels come to visit us, and we know them only when they are gone.

George Eliot

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

10,543. for all the angels in my life

10,544. for smiles that brighten my day

10,545. for kindness, it always makes a difference.

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

We are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can fly only by embracing one another.

Luciano De Crescenzo

A little smile, a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

3 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: Be an angel and make a difference today !; August 22, 2022 at 10:31 AM
Mevely317 said...: That comment by De Crescenzo is one of my forgotten favorites!
True, it doesn't take a lot of money to act the part of an angel. We really never know the unspoken load others are carrying.
Like that splendid song lyric, "I believe there are angels among us"!; August 22, 2022 at 2:54 PM
betty said...: So true that a simple smile can be an act of being an angel to someone who really needs one! Always good to try to be kind to those around us and those we encounter in our days :) That sandwich recipe looks yummy!

betty; August 23, 2022 at 12:37 AM

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