For Tuesday, June 6th, 2023

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

TUESDAY, JUNE 6TH, 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

15 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER

In Ohio

 Sunrise:   5:56 am

   Sunset:  8:58   

pm

Life is a special    

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is D Day which honors and celebrates the invasion of the beaches at Normandy in northern France by troops from the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom and other  countries during WWII.  France at the time was occupied by Nazi Germany, and the amphibious assault landed some 156,000 Allied soldiers on the beaches of Normandy by the end of the day.

Despite this success, some 4,000 Allied troops were killed by German soldiers defending the beaches.  At the time, the D Day invasion was the largest naval, air and land operation in history and within a few days 326,00 troops, more than 50,000 vehicles and some 100,000 tons of equipment had landed.  By August 1944, all of Northern France had been liberated, and in Spring of 1945 the Allies had defeated the Germans.  Historians often refer to D Day as the beginning of the end of WWII. 

To celebrate today, fly your flag and remember all those injured or who gave their lives on D Day.  

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY 

The tide has turned.  The free men of the world are marching together to victory. 

Dwight D. Eisenhower

My Father was in the D Day invasion and so I will be honoring him today.  It’s so important we don’t forget the brave military that protected our freedom.  

He was badly wounded and received the Purple Heart Medal.  I was born while he was in the Army and didn’t see him until I was a year old.  He had a long recovery from all the shrapnel wounds he received.  He had to undergo multiple plastic surgeries for his face.  But when he came home, I knew who he was because my mom showed me his pictures all the time. 

Please take a few moments to remember all those who served and died during this great battle.

We are to start the day with lots of clouds coming our way but they say it will be clearing up later on.

I hope to be able to enjoy a beauitiful Sunset!

I hope you all have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS 

Our sons, pride of our nation, this day have set upon a mighty endeavor, a struggle to preserve our Republic, our religion, and our civilization, and to set free a suffering humanity.

Franklin D. Roosevelt 

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

11,365.  for all our military who have served to protect our country, especially my dad.

11,366. for our allies who joined us in the fight 

11,367. for our flag which I fly proudly.

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

In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.

Dwight D. Eisenhower

A little smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma