For Thursday, April 18th, 2024

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

THURSDAY, APRIL 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

63 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER 

 In TEXAS

   Sun1rise: 7:01 am

   Sunset :  8:01 pm

Life is a special   

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is National Animal Crackers Day which celebrates those fun little crackers that are usually in shape of a circus or zoo animal, such as elephants, lions, tigers, bears and monkeys.

Animal shaped crackers were first brought to the U.S. during the late 1800’s .  The demand for these treats skyrocketed so bakers began to produce them domestically.

Stauffers Biscuit Company was the first to produce animal crackers in 1871 in New York and Pennsyvania. It was not until 1902 though that the animal cracker box debuted it’s Barnum’s Animal Crackers.  Today more than 40 million packages of them are sold each year around the world.

To celebrate today, enjoy a box or two of some delicious 

Barnums Animal Crackers.

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

I think animal crackers make people think that all animals taste the same.

Mitch Hedberg

I have bought many boxes of animal crackers. First it was for my children and then for my grandchildren.  I ate them myself when I was a child. Every one loved having their own box with a handle on it to carry around with them. And I still like them today. They are a delicious snack and remind me of digestive biscuits.

Today is also Nation High Five Day so I’m showing you my high five below.  Everything is certainly ok here.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     The doctor appointment went well yesterday and I was surprised to see I had lost another pound. With all the good eating I’ve been doing, I thought for sure I had gained some.  I’m now 149 lbs and remaining mostly on my no salt, no sugar diet.  

My blood pressure was up a little so he wants me to keep a log on it for a while to make sure I’m doing ok. I also had lab work done and should find out the results of that shortly.

I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Animal crackers and cocoa to drink, That is one of the finest suppers I think 

Christopher Morley

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

12,252. for delicious animal crackers

12,253.for a good doctor to check on me

12,254. for relatively good health considering my age. 

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

Our life may be a CIRCUS sometimes, but I’m glad we are in it together !

Author Unknown

 

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma