ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Tuesday, May 14th, 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

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

For Tuesday, May 14th, 2024

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

TUESDAY, MAY 14TH, 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

39 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER

In TEXAS

Sunrise: 6:39 am

Sunset : 8:18 pm

Life is a special
occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is a Happy Anniversary to DS#2 and his wife.

Happy Anniversary♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Happy Anniversary ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Anniversary to you♥ ♥ ♥

May the dear Lord Bless you both today and always!

Happy Anniversary to you♥

Today is also Dance Like a Chicken Day which is a popular dance at Birthday parties, bet mitzvahs, weddings and beyond.

Werner Thomas a Swiss accordian player wrote the basic melody for the Chicken Dance in the late 1950’s. In 1963, he began preforming if at his restaurant. The people who bravely stood up and danced often used sporadic movements that reminded Thomas of ducks and chickens. By the time the Chicken Dance arrived in America in the 1970’s, it has transformed into a set of movements with repeated beak, wing, and tail movements.

Today the Chicken Dance has earned a fond place in the placelist for Cheesy party dance songs. Other favorites include the Hokey Pokey, the Electric Slide and the Macarena.

Celebrate today and Dance like a chicken , turn on this familiar tune and enjoy!

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

I wonder if Chickens do the people dance at their weddings.

Author Unknown

Over the years I’ve attended lots of weddings and danced the Chicken Dance many times. It’s a fun thing to do and everyone, no matter the age can join in.

I didn’t get to attend this son’s wedding and didn’t know it happened until after the fact. But I saw him and his wife last night and congratulated them. A card will also be going out in the mail to them full of love and best wishes for a happy life together.

This is the 3rd marriage for this son and we like to think the 3rd try is the charm. They were both in the Navy and have a lot in common and seem to be made for each other. After over 20 years of service they retired and settled in Texas.

I had a happy married life and love to see my children doing the same. A good partner in life does make a big difference.

This morning I’m going to another concert for the band that our Xfactor is in. This one is supposed to have different music than the one we attended last night. We are very proud of him as he came home with a trophy and some award certificates too.

I Hope you all have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

A bad day with chicken dance is better than a good day without it.

Author Unknown

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

12,328.for DS#2 and his wife, it’s their anniversary!

12,329. For good marriages that last

12,330. for a concert to attend again this morning.

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!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

Yes! dance like a chicken ! That’s right !

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...: Turn on the Chicken Dance tune today and join me in celebrating !; May 14, 2024 at 8:46 AM
jack69 said...: Wishing the best for a USN Chief. We are proud for him and as you said: A good partner in life does make a big difference....... True Dat. We too hope the third is a charm.

Love from UP this way BUT we never danced the chicken dance sounds like fun..
Love you lady
Sherry & jack; May 14, 2024 at 9:40 AM
Chatty Crone said...: Happy anniversary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I do remember the chicken dance - I have to remember to tell my kids about it.; May 14, 2024 at 10:52 AM
Linda :) said...: Happy :) Anniversary; May 15, 2024 at 11:56 AM

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