For Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3RD, 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

 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER 

In TEXAS

   Sun1rise:  7:18 am

   Sunset :    7:52 pm

Life is a special   

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is World Party Day which is a global celebration that seeks to make the world a better place.  The motto for this holiday is: Party is the opposite of war.  The idea behind it is, that we can only create a better reality by taking positive action and celebrating life instead of passively promoting peace.  

The first celebration of this holiday took place on April 3, 1996.  The novel Flight by Vanna Bonia inspired the event..  The story ends with a countdown to a mass celebration where all humanity is United.  Readers took the idea and organized a real worldwide party!

To celebrate today throw a party with friends and family or send them a text or email.

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Spring is nature’s way of saying, Let’s party!

Robin Williams

A celebration has been going on here since

I arrived safely in Texas yesterday afternoon.  Every thing went very smoothly except for bad weather, heavy rain in Ohio, but the plane left only about 20 minutes late, so not bad at all.  My daughter and DS#2 were waiting for me when I got to the baggage claim section of the airport when I arrived in Texas and helped me retrieve my luggage, but I forgot all about my walker that I had checked in along with my luggage, so my SIL is going to check at the airport today.

After weeks of grueling work getting ready for this move, I am finally here! My son back in Ohio still has the work of cleaning out my home for a move out inspection next Monday, but for me, I’m done.  The weather here was quite the opposite of what I left.  It was a sunny and warmer day in the lower 80’s 

Today is supposed to be about the same again.   We’ll be some cooler on Saturday and the middle of next week in the upper 70’s but for the forseable future  it will be in the low 80’s.  I’m loving this kind of weather.

The pictures today are of some of the celebrations my family has had!

I hope you all have a W0NDERFUL Wednesday !

COUNTING MY GIFTS

The grace of God means something like:  Here is your life.  You might never have been, but you are because the party wouldn’t

be complete without you.

Frederick Büchner

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

12,210. for a safe trip to Texas  

12,211. for DD and DS#2 

12,212.  For DDIL #1 who gave me a ride to the airport and Prince Charming who helped with my luggage.

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

One cannot have too large a party.

Jane Austen

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma