ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Wednesday, May 5th, 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

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

For Wednesday, May 5th, 2023

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5TH, 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

77 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER

In Ohio

Sunrise: 7:05 am

Sunset: 7:58
pm

Life is a special
occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is National Dandelion Day which celebrates a flowering plant that belongs in the family of Asteracese. It is an edible flower and was native to Eurasia . Now they are found all over the world. Travelers from Europe introduced the plants to North America. Dandelion is a perennial plant that is known to endure harsh conditions. The sight of dandelion seeds gliding in the wind now reach new lands to grow and is inspiring and scenic. We are spending this day celebrating the unique qualities of the flower and the versatile traits that helped it to thrive all over the world.

Once dandelion flowers dry off, dropping petals and stamens, it opens into a spherical shape. Once the seeds are mature, they fly off with the help of fluffy parachute like structures attached to their tips. The wind disperses the seeds, and they are capable of long distances.

Our prehistoric ancestors were all aware that the plant was edible and brimmed with medicinal properties. Raw dandelion greens are rich in calcium, potassium, iron, manganese and various vitamins. The flower can also be used to produce yellow dye. The plant is considered an invasive species in parts of the world and can effect the growth of other crops.. However, they can also attract pollinating insects.

Celebrate today and make jewelry with them by making chains of flowers to wear.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

What I need is the dandelion in the spring. The bright yellow that means rebirth instead of destruction. The promise that life can go on, no matter how bad our losses. That it can be good again.

Suzanne Collins

I haven’t seen any dandelions growing here yet, but do usually have them in my yard. I used to try and get rid of them, but gave up because they spread so fast. They have very deep roots and are hard to dig out.

Today is my day to make a new menu for next week. Thankfully I was able to get my shopping done yesterday. I’ve been loving the warmer weather, but it seems every time we get some, we also get storms. Thunderstorms are coming our way today with some possibly high winds that may cause some damage.

Menu for next week:

Monday - Stuffed Potatoes with Salsa and Beans

Wednesday - Baked Cavatelli Casserole

Friday- Herbed Tuna Sandwiches

Weekend - Spring Herb Roast

Today’s pictures are of DS#6’s daughter having some dandelion fun.

I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS

Dandelions are just friendly little weeds who only want to be loved like flowers.

Heather Babcock

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

11,191 for colorful dandelions that are good to eat

11,192. for a day indoors to get the housework done

11,193. for a new menu to share

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

If dandelions were hard to grow, they would be most welcome on any lawn.

Andrew Mason

A little smile, a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

4 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: Dandelions are weeds that want to be loved like flowers!; April 5, 2023 at 9:58 AM
Mevely317 said...: I remember these images of your pretty granddaughter -- like something out of a magazine!
Already we've an array of dandelions; I don't have the heart to get rid of them. Well, not that they bother me so much. As I get older, I'm more apt to let them be. Besides, they make me happy to look at.

PS - That's a great quote by Suzanne Collins. So timely during Holy Week!; April 5, 2023 at 11:32 AM
Chatty Crone said...: Your granddaughter is a doll. Do you know I saw fake dandelions - the stage where you would blow them - or someone's blog yesterday - and they were pretty.; April 5, 2023 at 4:26 PM
salemslot9 said...: One time I saw my brother-in-law pick a dandelion at lake haus & eat it. 😋; April 8, 2023 at 10:02 AM

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