ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Monday, May 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

Monday, May 13, 2024

For Monday, May 13th, 2024

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MONDAY, MAY 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

40 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER

In TEXAS

Sunrise: 6:42 am

Sunset : 8:15 pm

Life is a special
occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is Apple Pie Day which celebrates the quintessential American dessert. However apple pie wasn’t actually invented in the U.S. Rather it was invented in Europe sometime during the 14th century. The first apple pie recipe was printed by Geoffrey Chaucer in 1381 in England. The ingredients included apples, eggs, raisins, figs, pears and saffron which was enveloped in a pastry crust.

Several Dutch apple pie recipes date back to the late 15th century . They were similar to the English recipes , except they added a scoop of ice cream placed on top before being served. This tradition of apple pie ala mode eventually caught on in America, many people continue to enjoy worm apple pie topped with ice cream!

Celebrate today and bake a delicious apple pie or pick up one from your local bakery to share with your family, just don’t forget the ice cream!

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

My favorite pudding is good old English Apple Pie.

Wilmer Valderrama

I love apple pie but really shouldn’t be eating it. Instead I’ll celebrate by eating some apple slices sprinkled with cinnamon and dipped in peanut butter.

Apples are very good cold on a hot day and good for you too.

I’ve always thought of apple pie as an American icon, but it turns out we weren’t the first ones to enjoy this delicious treat.

It’s going to be a hot day in the mid 80’s again today, but there is a chance of rain and it’s cloudy.

We had a great family birthday celebration here yesterday and this evening we’ll be gathering again, this time for a band concert. Both of my Texan grandchildren will be playing.

I don’t have any pictures of apple pie to show you but I do have lots of pictures of apples. An apple a day is always the best medicine!

I Hope you all have a GREAT start to this new week! Happy Monday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Good apple pies are a considerable part of our domestic happiness.

Jane Austen

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

12,325. for delicious apples, good for us and good to eat anytime

12,326. for a fan on the porch that helps us to keep cool

12,327. for ice cream always good on a hot day!

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

Happiness is only a slice away.

Author Unknown

a smile, a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

4 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: Enjoy some delicious apple pie ala mode today and celebrate !; May 13, 2024 at 11:27 AM
Susan Kane said...: We lived in Ireland in the 80s and their apple tart is more like the English. I made an American apple pie, with cinnamon and more sugar. My crust is definitely different, with a better flakiness. My Irish friends were polite, but their plates still had my pie on them.; May 13, 2024 at 12:33 PM
Chatty Crone said...: I will eat apple pie but it is not my favorite. lol
I like apples and peanut butter or caramel.; May 13, 2024 at 12:48 PM
Buttercup said...: I enjoyed learning the history of one of my favorite desserts. I like apple pie, especially warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and now I'm hungry for it. No pie around, but I do have apple sauce. Not quite the same!; May 13, 2024 at 10:17 PM

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