For Labor Day, Monday, September 5th, 2022

 ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH, 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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18 DAYS UNTIL FALL

Sunrise: 6:56 am

 Sunset: 7:58  

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Life is a special  

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is Labor Day which is celebrated the first Monday of September, our nation celebrates the contributions  American workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well being of our country.

In 1882, New York City held the first workingman’s holiday complete with a parade of 10,000 workers.  Over the next few years, Labor Day celebrations spread across the country.  In 1884, Congress passed an act that made Labor Day an official national holiday.

Today many Americans view Labor Day as the unofficial end of summer.  They celebrate with cookouts, small backyard gatherings, or a weekend spent with family.  

To celebrate today enjoy it with a day free from work!

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

The only place success comes before work is the dictionary.

Vince Lombardi 

I’ll be celebrating today by going to a cookout at DS#5’s house.  It’ll be a small gathering with only those of us that live nearby. It’s to be a rainy day here so I’m sure we’ll be eating indoors.  My son will need an umbrella when he is cooking outside on the grill.  He has promised us, ribs and hot dogs.  You know I love a grilled hot dog, so I’ll be sure to have one or two.  

It’s supposed to be raining the next few days, but come tomorrow, everyone will have to go back to work.  I am now retired but I have worked in the past and was always thankful for the jobs I had.  And thankfully all my children have good jobs too.  But we know a day off is always appreciated.  

Here the public pools will close and will no longer offer services like lifeguards to keep people safe.  The end of summer is here for sure.  No more travel and vacations will be going on.  It’s back to school and back to work and soon the holidays will be here.  

I’m already missing the longer hours of daylight and am preparing to settle in for long hours of hibernation.  I eat a lot and sleep a lot over the cold months and look forward to spring.

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

COUNTING MY GIFTS 

Let the beauty of what you love be what you do.

Rumi 

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

 

10,585.for a break from work today 

10,586. for a cookout 

10,587. for family nearby to celebrate with  

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

Nothing will work unless you do.

Maya Angelou 

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma