ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Saturday, April 13th, 2024

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

Saturday, April 13, 2024

For Saturday, April 13th, 2024

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SATURDAY, APRIL 13TH, 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

68 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER

In TEXAS

Sun1rise: 7:07 am

Sunset : 7:53 pm

Life is a special
occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is the International Moment of Laughter Day which is important to all of us -- we should laugh loudly and often to get all the wonderful benefits of laughing .

In addition to spreading joy, laughter does have many health benefits. Studies show that there really is some truth to the old saying, Laughter is the best medicine. It can act as an antidote to pain, stress and conflict. It also strengthens our immune systems, boosts circulation and relaxes muscles.

Whether you giggle, chuckle, chortle, cackle or guffaw, share a moment of laughter with you friends and family today in order to celebrate

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

A day without laughter is a day wasted.

Charlie Chaplin

I find myself laughing more these days as I’ve spent days with family. I’d usually be laughing at myself home alone, but now I’m spending time with family and we’ve had some fun times together.

I’ve only got good news to share these days since my move. I love being here with my daughter and her family. No complaints at all. I’m also having some good times with DS#2 and his family too.

All I can say is that I am blessed with a wonderful family no matter where I go. Some live in Ohio, some in Florida and some here in Texas!

I got a surprise birthday present in the mail the other day. DDIL#1 and her family sent me a gift card to Target for my birthday. I guess I’m still celebrating that too. Last month was my 80th birthday but it still is being celebrated. Why not, I say! I’ll never be this young again!

I hope you all have a SUPER Saturday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Laughter is an instant vacation.

Milton Berle

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

12,237. for loads of laughter and more to come!

12,238. for the gift of living with family again.

12,239. for a birthday celebration that just isn’t stopping!

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 human race has one really effective weapon, and that is laughter.

Mark Twain

a smile, a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

4 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: I hope you al have a good laugh today and celebrate with me !; April 13, 2024 at 8:24 AM
salemslot9 said...: 🥳Happy belated birthday!🥳
(you can always find something good at target🎯); April 13, 2024 at 9:44 AM
Mevely317 said...: Oh, I love to laugh!
That was sure a sweet birthday surprise, wasn't it? So thoughtful! I hope you and your DD will have lots of fun deciding how to spend it.; April 13, 2024 at 5:58 PM
Chatty Crone said...: HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY! I am so glad you are so happy there with no complaints. That is wonderful. You have a beautiful family.; April 15, 2024 at 11:38 AM

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