For Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

TUESDAY, MAY 2ND, 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 SUMMER

In Ohio

 Sunrise:  6:24 am

 Sunset:   8:26   

pm

Life is a special    

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is National Teacher Day which is a day to show teachers you know that you care.  

In 1944 an Arkansas teacher named Mattye Whyte Woodridge began a campaign to establish a day that would honor techers.  Woodridge wrote letters to politicians, education leaders and eventually the first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt.  In 1953, Mrs. Roosevelt convinced Congress to proclaim the first National Teacher Day.

Today, the National Education Association and PTAs all over the country celebrate an entire Teacher Appreciation Week full of events and activities.

To celebrate today, participate in one of the projects and take a moment to honor the remarkable individuals who have taught you or your children over the years.

 

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY 

You never stop learning, if you have a teacher, you never stop being a student.

Elizabeth Rohm

At my children’s school the parents group would always treat the teachers with a delicious lunch on this day , and since I was the school secretary, I got to partake in that too.  It was always a delicious treat!  

I have some teachers in my family.  My grandmother was a teacher in a one room school house and taught grades 1- 8.  I got to go to school with her when I would visit and was amazed to see how much smarter her students were than me. She is someone I truly admired.  Much to my surprise DS#5 became a teacher too.  He was an art student in college  and is now an art teacher.  DDIL#6 is a teacher too in an elementary school.  She prefers the lower grades unlike my son who is a high school teacher.  He was inspired by his own high school Art Teacher.  

I have a daughter who also works as a teacher but on a Para level. She helps in classrooms and sometimes has to fill in as a sub. DDIL#1 also works as an aide in a school.  I can’t ever say enough good things about teachers and appreciate all they do!

Due to the teachers in my life, I am able to read and write.  Reading is my favorite pastime. I don’t think we ever get too old to learn something new!   Celebrate all teachers today !

Today is also Primary Election Day in Ohio, so I will be going out to vote.  It’s and an honor and a privilege.  If your state is also voting today, don’t forget to vote !

I hope you all have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS 

Good teachers know how to bring out the best in students.

Charles Kuralt 

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

11,266. for all teachers in schools 

11,267.for good parents who are the very first teachers in a child’s life. 

11,268.For Education Associations and PTA’s who support our teachers.

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

It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.

Albert Einstein 

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

 

Love,

ma