ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Tuesday, July 4th, 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

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

For Tuesday, July 4th, 2023

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

TUESDAY, JULY 4TH, 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

83 DAYS UNTIL FALL

In Ohio

Sunrise: 5:59 am

Sunset: 9:05
pm

Life is a special
occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is Independence Day, the 4th of July which celebrates the history of the independence of the United States of America .

It is a federal holiday since 1941 and commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 which was responsible for the independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain.

Today is day of huge celebration all over the country, including fireworks, concerts, parades, baseball games, barbecues, canivals fairs, picnics and political speeches.

We celebrate the history, government and the traditions of the United Sates and is a opportunity for a reunion of family and friends as schools are closed and the day is a holiday for almost everyone. All non essential federal institutions are closed today, as in the US Congress changed the day 1938, to be a paid holiday. The celebrations are marked by patriotic displays: both decorations and clothing are colored red, white, and blue like the colors of the American flag. If the 4th takes place on a Friday of Monday people may use the long weekend for short vacations or family gatherings.

Popular songs to be played, especiall during fireworks are: The Star Spangled Banner, America the Beautiful, and God Bless America.

One of the most popular cities to spend the 4th may be New York City. Many people travel to Manhatten to get a look at the fireworks and star performance. Other places to be are Chicago, Lake Michigan, Boston, Charles River, San Francisco, Bay Area, Washington DC, St.Louis, Mississippi River, and San Diego, Mission Bay. Some celebrations my take place during the entire weekend.

On July 2nd, 1776 the Continental voted in favor of independence. On July 4th, it’s 56 delegates finally adopted the Declaration of Independence and 13 colonies, became the United States of American. Until today 4th of July has been celebrated as the birthday of the United States of America and of American Indendence.

To celebrate today, fly your flag and wear some red, white, and blue!

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it’s the home of the brave

Elmer Davis

Today I’ll be celebrating with some of my family at DS#5’s house. He will be cooking on the grill and his wife’s mother and father will also be joining us.

It’s to be a hot day and it will feel good to me. We’ve had so many cool rainy days that it’s nice when the sun comes out.

We already have had our local fireworks display so today will be just enjoying family and good food.

The pictures are from when DS# 5’s family went to to Washington DC a few years ago in July.

I hope you all have a TERRIFIC Tuesday !

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS

The red and white and starry blue is freedom’s shield and hope.

John Philip Sousa

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

11,449. for the privilege of being born a citizen of the United States of America

11,450. for those who died defending our freedom

11,451.for a cookout to go to and for DS#5 and family, our hosts

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

Then join hand in hand, brave Americans all! By uniting we stand, by dividing we fall.

John Dickenson

A little smile, a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

3 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: Honor this holiday by flying your flag and wear red, white and blue ~; July 4, 2023 at 8:25 AM
Chatty Crone said...: Happy 4th of July!; July 4, 2023 at 10:48 AM
Mevely317 said...: I love all the patriotism displayed today! In particular, we enjoyed the West Point Band playing on this morning's Hoda & Jenna (show); that music always brings tears to my eyes.
'Hope your family celebration is great fun ... and rain free!; July 4, 2023 at 1:40 PM

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