ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Sunday, October 9th, 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, October 9, 2022

For Sunday, October 9th, 2022

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SUNDAY OCTOBER 9TH, 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.

75 DAYS UNTIL WINTER

Sunrise: 7:34 am

Sunset: 6:57
pm

Life is a special
occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is Fire Prevention Day which commemorates the Great Chicago Fire. This was a conflagration that burned from October 8 to early October 10th, 1871, killing hundreds and destroying about 3.3. square miles in Chicago, Illinois.

The traditional account of the origin of the fire is that it was started by a cow kicking over a lantern in the barn owned by Patrick and Catherine O’Leary in 1893. Michael Ahern, the Chicago Republican reporter who wrote the O’Leary account, admitted he had made it up as colorful copy. The barn was the first building to be consumed by the fire, but the official report couldn’t determine the exact cause.

On the 40th anniversary, 1911, of the fire the Fire Marshall’s Association of North America, the oldest membership section of the National Fire Protection Association, sponsored the first National Fire Prevention Day, deciding to observe the anniversary as a way to keep the public informed about the importance of fire prevention.

In May 1919, when the NFPA held its 23rd annual meeting in Ottaway at the invitation of the Dominion Fire Prevention Association, the NFPA and DFPA both passed resolutions urging governments in the US and Canada to support the campaign for a common Fire Prevention Day.

To celebrate today, check your smoke alarms to make sure the batteries are still working. It’s the best fire prevention I know of.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

If you play with fire, you’re gonna get burned.

Old Saying

I will definitely celebrate today and make sure my smoke alarms are working. They can save your life. I also keep a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall in my kitchen near the stove. It can put out small fires if you use them quickly. Thankfully, I’ve never had to use it.

I can’t say enough good about our fire departments here. They are well situated through our city and there are fire hydrants for water all over the place. All of our schools also do fire drills. The fire departments come to conduct them. Through the Firemen, Fire safety is taught to our children.

The pictures today are of some of my grandchildren in costume or with fire engines . One of my grandsons had wanted a fireman costume to wear and I got this for his birthday.

After a busy day yesterday, I’m staying home today and relaxing. We had a lot of fun and enjoyed it alot .

I’ve got another good book to read and am eager to get started. We are to be in the 60’s today so it may be warm enough to get out on the porch again. I really do appreciate having the sun shine through the windows warming it up again!

I hope you all have a RELAXING Sunday !

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Firefighters save hearts and homes.

Anonymous

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

10,687 for our firemen and all that they do

10,688. for a working smoke alarm keeping me safe

10,689. for a sunny day to get out on the porch again

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

Don’t let your dreams go up in smoke — practice fire safety.

Author Unknown

A little smile, a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

4 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: Don't forget to check the batteries in your smoke alarms. They do save lives.; October 9, 2022 at 10:12 AM
Mevely317 said...: Far more than sports stars or maintee idols, I believe firefighters are true heroes! Theirs are often dangerous occupations.
Better little ones look up to them. Adults, too!
Enjoy your new book!; October 9, 2022 at 10:24 AM
jack69 said...: WE enjoy the unique history you bring into our lives. And like your Grands, I can remember that phase I went thru wanting to be a fireman. Life is good and that is very true, the quote of the old saying, yep you can get burned, I have experienced that in my psyic and in real pain. LOL
Love from down here. Sherry & jack; October 9, 2022 at 1:40 PM
Chatty Crone said...: I like fire prevention day! And you are right - if you play with fire you will be burned.; October 9, 2022 at 5:06 PM

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