ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Thursday, January 26th, 2023

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

Thursday, January 26, 2023

For Thursday, January 26th, 2023

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

THURSDAY, JANUARY 26TH, 2023

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.

Slightly adapted from one of my morning devotionals

52 DAYS UNTIL SPRING

In Ohio

Sunrise: 7:45 am

Sunset: 5:36
pm

Life is a special
occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is Spouse’s Day which provides an opportunity for couples to recognize and celebrate the cherished soulmate of their live. Though it can sometimes be difficult for busy couples to carve out time to spend together, make sure to let you spouse know just how much you love and appreciate them today!

Whether you’ve been together for decades, or if you’ve only been together for a few years, this day gives us an opportunity to honor our relationships and to be grateful for the husband or wife in our lives.

To celebrate today, surprise your other half with chocolates or flowers, plan a romantic dinner and make sure to let them know that you are thinking about them.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

A spouse is someone you can live with, a soulmate is someone you can’t live without.

Author Unknown

The pictures shown today are of my wedding day. I had a good spouse and truly let him know how much I appreciated him. He was my soul mate and I’ve never found anyone who could replace him.

There is nothing like having a good spouse who loves and supports you in all that you do. He wasn’t perfect but he came very close. We were married for 27 years and I have spent longer without him now that I had with him. He died of a sudden heart attack and it took a long time for me to learn how to live without him. We were so close that I felt like half of me was missing.

I made it out safely to my doctor appointment yesterday as our temps went up and the snow turned into the rain. The roads were wet but not slippery.

My doctor assured me that my kidneys are doing fine and there is no worry there, but he did put me on a no salt and no sugar diet. He referred me back to my primary care doctor because my sugar count was so high. High enough to qualify me as a diabetic. Today, I’ll be calling my physician to see what he wants me to do. I think it is something I can control with diet, but we will see what he thinks. I eat a lot of sweets, including donuts, candy and dessert every day. That stopped after my appointment. I really have a sweet tooth, but that has to change. I don’t want to endanger my health. I should have known better, but my last few blood tests had come back fine, so I didn’t think I had to worry.

I think everything here in the cupboard will have to be cleared out. I never realized how much salt and sugar is in the things we eat, but I’m going to be paying attention now when I do my shopping. The things I like best are now a thing of the past. No more pasta, bread, or donuts.

Oatmeal for breakfast instead of my donuts and coffee will be a new way of living for me.

I hope you all have a GREAT day! Happy Thursday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.

Mignon McLaughlin

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

10,998. for a loving spouse and father to my children

10,999. for a great doctor who keeps a good check on me

11,000. for safe travels yesterday when I had to go out

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

To get the full value of joy you must have someone to divide it with.

Mark Twain

A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,
ma

4 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: Appreciate your spouse today and let them know how much they mean to you!; January 26, 2023 at 8:30 AM
Mother Em said...: What a beautiful couple and day you had. Thankful for all the memories you had together. Enjoy your day today and many more ahead.; January 26, 2023 at 9:18 AM
Mevely317 said...: I was just going to say, the two of you made such a beautiful couple!
Ouch on that "no salt, no sugar" mandate! You're one of the most determined ladies I know, so I've no doubt you'll find a way to comply and discover tasty alternatives. BTW, one of my blogger friends in Florida (MadSnapper), today is her 6th anniversary of no sugar.
My weakness is sodium. Not sure I could ever cut it out completely, but I found a flavorful seasoning called "17" on Tom's dinner tray when he was hospitalized. I couldn't find it anywhere in the local supermarkets, but was able to order it on Amazon.; January 26, 2023 at 2:22 PM
Chatty Crone said...: You two made a beautiful couple. My oh my he died too young. I am so sorry. That had to be rough and to have to raise the kids. But you seem like a really strong woman.
My husband just went to his heart doctor today - he almost died in Nov. 21 if advanced heart failure. He gave up all salt. I think it was a miracle.
Good luck on your sugar - I have the same sweet tooth.; January 26, 2023 at 4:59 PM

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