ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Friday, June 9th, 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

Friday, June 9, 2023

For Friday, June 9th, 2023

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

FRIDAY, JUNE 9TH, 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

13 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER

In Ohio

Sunrise: 5:55 am

Sunset: 9:00
pm

Life is a special
occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is Donald Duck’s birthday which celebrates one of the most popular Disney characters along with his best buddy Micky Mouse.

Donald is a classic Disney character who we love for his instantly recognizable voice and mischeivous ways. Created in 1934, he became very popular. His first appearance was in The Wise Little Hen. Over the next twenty years, he made appearance in 150 theatrical films, including one that was recognized by the Academy Awards.

To celebrate today, you could watch some of his movies or cartoons with family or friends.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Inspiration for what we produce comes from reading, observing the world of humans around us and also the animal kingdom.

Walt Disney

I like to watch Donald Duck and admire his love for family. He gets into some messes but only because he cares for them.

This week I noticed that my check engine light in the car had come on again and I’m going to have to the take the car in to be checked out again. I can’t imagine what is wrong. The car is running just fine and I’ve had no problems. We’ll find out soon! I just hope it doesn’t cost a lot of money. Meanwhile I’m not traveling far and staying close to home.

Our temps are remaining in the low 70’s today, but they say the weekend will be warmer with temps around 80 degrees.

The pictures today are of ducks I’ve seen in our neighborhood.

I hope you all have a FANTASTIC Friday!

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS

Happiness is the richest thing we will over own.

Donald Duck

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

11,374. for Donald Duck, a favorite cartoon of mine

11,375. for warning lights to tell us something is wrong

11,376. for a dependable garage to take the car to be fixed

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

Live each day as if it’s the first day of your life.

Donald Duck

A little smile, a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

3 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: Watching wildlife in nature is very inspirational !; June 9, 2023 at 9:31 AM
Chatty Crone said...: Happy birthday Donald Duck - who doesn't love you!; June 9, 2023 at 3:45 PM
Mevely317 said...: Happy Birthday to the Donald! He (and his nephews) were my favorites.
Funny -- not funny -- my husband's check engine light came on this week, too. I'm crossing my fingers it will be an easy fix!; June 9, 2023 at 7:09 PM

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