For Wednesday, June 5th, 2024

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 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

15 DAYS UNTIL SUMMER 

 In TEXAS

Sunrise:     6:31 am

Sunset :     8:30 pm

Life is a special  

occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is a Happy Heavenly Birthday to one of my grandson’s who I nicknamed Pumpkin.  He was such a joy to all of us and we love and miss him very much.

Happy Birthday ♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Heavenly Birthday¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday to you♥ ♥ ♥ 

He died at only 2 years old, forever young. His death was caused by SIDS Sudden  Infant Death Syndrome.  It take away the lives of innocent babies. There are no symptoms or warnings before it kills.  One moment they are heathy and the next they are dead.

Happy Heavenly Birthday to you♥ 

Today is also World Environment Day which is an annual event organized by the United Nations. Its purpose is to help spread awareness about important environmental issues and to encourage people to take positive political action.

This holiday has been celebrated since 1972 . The international festivities take place in a different host city each  year and the program is always based on a specific theme.

Celebrate today and get involved in making a difference and help preserve the earth and all its resources.

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Today I’m praying for DS#3 and his family as they once again morn the loss of their child.

Losing a child is something we never get over and we miss them every day.  

I’ve found that when I cannot hug someone, I can hug them with my prayers.  

Our environment is so important.  We need clean air and water to live.

A simple way we can all help is to pick up trash. Another way would be to recycle what we can.  Our lakes and rivers are full of things that shouldn’t be there.

What might have been dumped by the road side can blow into a river and rivers go out to the lakes. 

Around here there’s a water shortage so we need to take care in how much we use. Several communities already have watering bans in place, but so far not where we live.  DSIL has cut back on how often he waters the grass and so far it has remained green.

We don’t have a garden to water, but we do have plants that need watering.

Be aware of your neighborhoods’ restrictions and follow them so there is plenty of water for all to drink.

I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

We can never have enough of Nature.

Henry David Thoreau

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

12,395.  for plenty of water to drink

12,396. for clean air to breathe 

12,397. for our little Pumpkin, his heavenly birthday is today!

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

 

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.

Margaret Mead

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma