ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Thursday, September 14th, 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

Thursday, September 14, 2023

For Thursday, September 14th, 2023

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH, 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

10 DAYS UNTIL FALL

In Ohio

Sunrise: 7;07 am

Sunset: 7:40
pm

Life is a special
occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is National Cream Filled Donut Day which celebrates a delicious filling in your donut. Whether you enjoy chocolate, vanilla or lemon or ganache filling in your donut, today is the day to enjoy these sweet treats.

Donuts came to the United States in the mid 1800’s through Dutch settlers that were known for their pastries. The first donut is said to be the creation of American Hanseen Gregory. Thankfully, someone after Hansen made the brilliant decision to fill that hole with delicious cream filling. These are so well liked that the Boston Cream Donut, perhaps one of the most popular cream donuts became the official donut of Massachuetts in 2003.

To celebrate today, support your local bakery and order a fresh cream filled donut. Enjoy!

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Donut forget to treat yourself !

Author Unknown

Donuts are one of my favorite things, but I had to quit eating them when I started my no salt, no sugar diet. That was a big sacrifice for me. Hopefully after my next check up with my kidney specialist, I’ll celebrate and get one to celebrate a lower sugar level. He is the one that orders a full check on blood work to see if I’m doing ok. He said if I want to remain healthy, I’d have to cut out the sugar. Cream filled donuts are the best thing ever invented, but definitely full of sugar.. I can and will wait to see how I’m doing first.

Today is supposed to be a cool day with a high of only 67 which makes it feel more like October and not September. I’ve got my sweaters out and am wearing layers to keep warm.

The pictures are thanks to one of my granddaughters, our Princess and DS#6 and his family who have all done the Donut Trail in Ohio.

I hope you all have a GREAT Day! Happy Thursday!

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS

If you eat one less candy bar or a donut a day, You’re doing your body some good.

Louise Hay

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

11,652 for a donut to celebrate when I can.

11,653. for doctors that keep a good check on me.

11,654.for the miracle of modern medicine, it’s a wonder what can find by checking your blood work.

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

As you ramble on through life, brother, whatever be your goal; keep your eye upon the donut and not upon the hole.

Murray Banks

a smile, a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

4 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: I love donuts but can't have any until I get my blood sugar down.; September 14, 2023 at 11:44 AM
Mevely317 said...: Those look soooo good!
Crossing my fingers your kidney specialist will write you a prescription for a GOOD donut!

Your 60-degree temps sound wonderful. Keep bundled up!; September 14, 2023 at 1:56 PM
Chatty Crone said...: Donuts are my downfall - I love chocolate cream filled or frosted. More power to you to completely give up sugar. You are probably skin and bones!; September 14, 2023 at 4:12 PM
jack69 said...: We had a donut maker here in a town close by called ALEX Donuts. I loved them. Back then he sold then for 50 cents a dozen. The creme filled costed more and they were GOOD! I loved the raspberry filled Of course Sherry preferred the chocolate filled. LOL We were sad when Alex went out of business, But I still LOVE Krispy Kreme....
Sorry the blood levels caused you to cut back. I have been very fortunate in that respect, but I am not much of a sweet eater.
Love from NC for a few more days....Sherry & jack; September 14, 2023 at 7:55 PM

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

THE BRIGHT SIDE

RECIPES AND CRAFTS

Labels

Followers

THE BRIGHT SIDE

On the Bright Side Newsletter

Award from Aging Disgracefully

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE

Blog Archive

About Me

Thursday, September 14, 2023

For Thursday, September 14th, 2023

4 comments: