For Friday May 24th, 2024

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

FRIDAY, MAY 24TH, 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

29 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER 

 In TEXAS

Sunrise:     6:35 am

Sunset :     8:22 pm

Life is a special  

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is Don’t Fry Day which is celebrated on the on the Friday before Memorial Day.  It is designated by the National Council of Skin Cancer as a reminder that everyone should protect their skin as they usher in the summer and prepare to enjoy the great outdoors.  It is also to raise awareness about sun safety methods and all the harmful effects that overexposure can have.  According the the organization the motto for today is: Slip, slop, slap and wrap - slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen with the appropriate SPF30+, slap on a wide brimmed hat and wrap some cool shades on those eyes.

Some statistics say that every hour, someone dies of skin cancer, with melanoma being the deadliest, and basal cell carcinoma being the most common. 

Good news is that early detection can help cure it, so following protective measures and keeping an eye on your skin is more that enough to keep the risk at bay.

Simply check the UV index before going outdoors and avoid the sun at midday when it is at its peak. 

It’s important to allow your body to naturally produce vitamin D by soaking up the pure sunshine for about 15 minutes a day.  When it comes to sunscreen, the best way is to go organic  and spread it on thickly, reapplied every 2 hours and use SPF chapstick to protect your lips too!

To celebrate today, create your own version of Slop, Slop, Slap, and Wrap to remind people of the importance of sun safety.  Or maybe grow some Aloe Vera.  This humble succulent has innumerable benefits and is great for soothing the skin that may get a little too much sun. Don’t fry today! 

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability.

Sam Keen

Summer is my favorite season after Spring.  I would rather be hot than cold, so this Texas weather suits me just fine. 

This weekend we are going to have 100 degree temps and I’ll be keeping cool on the porch with the fan blowing.  Believe it or not I’ve gotten some tan just sitting on the porch in the shade. I would guess it is the sun’s rays reflecting off the house.  But I don’t get sunburned because I’m in the shade.  

DD has plenty of sunscreen here for me to use, I have a large floppy hat to wear, and I have sunglasses handy. I’ll be protected if need be.

The pictures today are of some sunny days when I visited my son in Florida!

 I hope you all have a FANTASTIC Friday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Summertime is always the best of what might be.

Charles Bowden

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

12,359. for a big floppy hat 

12,360. for sunscreen

12,361. for sun glasses 

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

MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

In summer, the song sings itself.

William Carlos Williams

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma