For Thursday, January 18th, 2024

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

THURSDAY, JANUARY 18TH, 2024

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

61  Days Until Spring 

In Ohio

   Sun1rise:  7:52 am

   Sunset  :   5:24 pm

Life is a special  

occasion!

Hallmark!

 

Today is  National Winnie the Pooh Day which is when we celebrate everyone’s favorite, lovable bear.  Winnie is more than just your average bear, he’s one of Disney’s most popular characters of all time.  We adore him for his caring attitude and his adventurous ways.  The first story mentioning Winnie the Pooh appeared in a London newspaper called the Evening News, on Christmas Eve in 1925.  Since then, Pooh bear has appeared in many book series, and popular and numerous film adaptations.

He is a warm friend to all dwelling in the Hundred  Acres Wood, including Piglet, Eeyore, and Kanga,  his closest confidant is Christopher Robin.

Christopher Robin was the real name of A.A. Milne’s son.  He was the author of the Winnie the Pooh series.

To celebrate this beloved character’s birthday, watch an episode of Winnie the Pooh, and enjoy some sweet hunny while you watch.  You can also celebrate by sending a card or planning a Winnie the Pooh party!

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day.

Winnie the Pooh

The only bear I have now is the one I get out for my fall decorations and I’ve shown it above.  We used to have several of them and other varieties of stuffed bears too.  I bought some for me to enjoy and the others were my children’s.  I gave them all away when I moved here.  I had no room to keep them all. 

Most kids have a stuffed bear of some kind, my children loved theirs and would take them to bed with them.  We had some Teddy Bears, even a Care Bear, and several Winnie the Poohs.

We’re to expect more snow showers today and the temps remain in the upper 20’s, still below freezing.  There is a winter weather advisory for us. It sounds like it may get bad. 

We only have a couple of inches on the ground right now, so thankfully, we haven’t accumulated much.  It’s been way too cold to go outside and shovel snow!

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

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS 

A hug is always the right size.

Winnie the Pooh

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

11,990, for Winnie the Pooh Bears that are so lovable.

11,991. for very little snow in our area

11,992. for temps that are slowly warming up 

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!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

The things that make me different are that things that make me, me. 

Piglet 

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma