For Sunday, May 5th, 2024

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

SUNDAY, MAY 5TH, 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

47 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER 

 In TEXAS

Sunrise:     6:46 am

Sunset :     8:12 pm

Life is a special    

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is Cinco de Mayo which is often confused with Mexican Independence Day.  Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s victory at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco Mexican War in 1862.  Mexico won its independence over 50 years earlier.  This battle was over unpaid debts owed to European governments.

This is actually a fairly minor holiday in Mexico.  Celebrations are usually limited the Puebla region and consist of mostly military parades. 

For Mexicans living in the U.S., it is a different matter.  Over the years it has developed into a huge festival that celebrates Mexican culture and heritage.  People mark the occasion with elaborate family feasts, parties, mariachi music, and traditional folk dances. 

Celebrate today and enjoy some of your favorite Mexican food.  Yum!

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Fiesta like there’s no manana.

Author Unknown

Today is usually the day I’d get out my Mexican hat and prepare to party.  But I was unable to pack it up in my luggage when I moved.  

I got it when I went to eat at a Mexican restaurant and the friends who were with us told them it was my birthday, but it wasn’t.  Anyway they brought out this hat and placed it on my head and sang, Happy Birthday.  I got to keep it and ever since it’s been my party hat.

The pictures today are at DS#6's on Cinco de Mayo  several years ago.  We were all together celebrating his son’s first communion.  Many years have passed but up until the time I moved, I still wore my party hat. 

Yesterday we met DS#2 and his wife for a late lunch and found out that San Marco, where we went, was having a Cinco de Mayo festival, so we walked around for a little and DD found a new Party hat for me to wear.  It’s a straw hat but not like a sombrero like I used to have.  It is decorated with flowers and ribbons and is very pretty.

I Hope you all have a  RELAXING Sunday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Cinco de Mayo has come to represent a celebration of the contributions that Mexican Americans and all Hispanics have made to America.

Joe Baca

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

12,301. for a day to celebrate and eat good Mexican foods 

12,302. for lots of pictures to share 

12,303. for a late lunch yesterday with my Texas family.  I’ve been going out to eat more than ever! 

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

There is something magnificent in having a country to love.

James Russell Lowell

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma