ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Sunday, August 14th, 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, August 14, 2022

For Sunday, August 14th, 2022

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14TH, 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, up7setting darks, and boring grays of your every day.

41 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Sunrise: 6:36 am

Sunset: 8:28
pm

Sorry no pictures today !

Life is a special
occasion!

Hallmark

Today is National Creamsicle Day which celebrates an enjoyable frozen treat. It’s the perfect way to sit back, relax, and cool down on a hot August Day. The combination of vanilla cream and fruity ice is pure genius!

The classic Creamsicle flavor combination is orange and vanilla, although many other types are available today. You can find this frozen treat in blue raspberry, lime, grape, cherry and blueberry.

Creamsicles at home are easy to make. Mix together fruit juice and vanilla ice cream in a large bowl. Then gradually add milk and continue to mix. Finally pour the mixture into a small paper cup and place in the freezer. Once they are partially frozen, insert a popsicle stick into them and place back into the freezer. When they are frozen solid, peel off the paper cup and enjoy!

To celebrate today, sit back, relax and enjoy a creamsicle.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

I never say no to an ice cream.

Ingrid Betancourt

This is an easy holiday to celebrate for me. I have creamsicles in the freezer and today is all about relaxng for me. It’s going to be a rainey start but should clear up by afternoon with temps in the mid to upper 70’s.

Summertime and ice cream go together as far as I’m concerned and I have a variety of frozen treats in the freezer. My favorite creamsicle is the classic orange ones. And they really do cool you down!

As usual for Sunday, I’m streaming church services on line and am going to stay home and relax today. I’m staying at home and probably will spend my day out on the porch, which is closed in and it won’t matter if it rains.

This week I found a series of books to read by Susan Mallery all about the people who live in a town called Fool’s Gold. They are a delightful and fun read for summertime.

I hope you all have a RELAXING Sunday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Ice cream is happiness condensed.

Jessie Lane Adams

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

10,519. for creamsicles that cool you down

10,520. for a day to relax and rest

10,521. for continuing pleasant temps

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

A day without ice cream was a day wasted.

Iain Pears

A little smile, a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

2 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: Summer and ice cream go together. It helps cool you down.; August 14, 2022 at 10:09 AM
Mevely317 said...: I'm so sorry ... my earlier (2) comments disappeared on here. I hope, at least, you were able to see them in your e-mail.; August 14, 2022 at 2:33 PM

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