For Tuesday, May 7th, 2024

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

TUESDAY, MAY 7TH, 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

44 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER 

 In TEXAS

Sunrise:     6:44 am

Sunset :     8:13 pm

Life is a special 

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is National Teacher Day which is the start of National Teacher Appreciation Week.

It’s a time to show your kids teachers and all the teachers you know just how grateful you are for them.

In  1944 an Arkansas teacher named Mary Whywte Woodridge began a campaign to establish a national day that would honor teachers. She wrote letters to politicians, education leaders and eventually to the first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt.  In 1953, Mrs. Roosevelt convinced Congress to proclaim the first National Teacher Day.

The National Education Association and PTAs all over the country celebrate an entire Teacher Appreciation Week, full of events and activities.

To celebrate today, participate in one of he projects and take a moment to honor the remarkable individuals who have taught you or your children.

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.

Albert Einstein 

This day fits right in with a contest DS#5 is in, running for Americas’ Favorite teacher.  I found a link that will tell you more about it:

Americas Favorite Teacher.org

He is currently in 3rd place and we’d like to see him win.

Our family has lots of teachers in it and I’m proud of all of them.  My grandmother was a teacher and my sister followed in her footsteps.  DDIL#6 is a teacher and DDIL#1 is teacher assistant.  My own daughter just applied for a job as a teaching assistant at a school here in Texas too.  Teachers are very dedicated to their work, just like the nurses we celebrated yesterday.  The don’t get paid enough for all they do.  

Many say they have it easy with summers off, but the fact is most of them spend that time getting ready for another new school year.  They also spend lots of their own money decorating their classrooms and making them a good place for learning.

I’m sending love and appreciation to all the teachers I know today !Thank you so much for all you do!

Back in the day I didn’t want to be a teacher or a nurse but wound up being both to my large family.  Parents are the first teachers our children have after all and we need to take care of them and nurture them.  

One thing I know for sure is that we never get too old to learn something new! I learn something new every day !

 I Hope you all have a TERRIFIC  Tuesday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.

Henry Adams

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

12,307. for all our teachers everywhere 

12,308. for DS#5 who is trying to win Americas’s favorite teacher contest 

12,309. for all my family members who followed in my grandmother’s footsteps!

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

Teachers can change lives with just the right mix of chalk, and challenges.

Joyce Meyer 

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma