For Monday, July 1st, 2024

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

MONDAY, JULY 1ST, 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

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                84 DAYS UNTIL FALL

 In TEXAS

Sunrise:     6:35 am

Sunset :     8:36 pm

Welcome July !

Life is a special 

occasion!  

Hallmark 

The Month of July is Bereaved Parents Awareness Month, Bikini Month, Cell Phone Courtesy Month, Dog Days (7/3 to 8/11), Eye Injury Prevention Month, Family Golf Month, Fireworks Safety Month, Get Ready for Kindergarten Month, Nation Deli Sandwich Month, National Anti Boredom Month, National Baked Beans Month, National Blueberries Month, National Culinary Arts Month, National Deli Salad Month, National Grilling Month, National HIV Awareness Month,  National Horseradish Month, National Hot Dog Month, National Ice Cream Month, National Make a Difference to Children Month, National Parks and Recreation Month, National Roadside Traffic Safety Awareness Month, National Rodeo Month, National Watermelon Month, Sandwich Generation Month, Social Wellness Month, Tour de France Month, Women’s Motorcycle Month, and  World Watercolor Month.

Today is Camada Day which celebrates the birthday of America’s Neighbor to the North.  On this day in 1867, the Constitution Act united Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Canada Province, modern day Quebec and Ontario, into a single country. The Constitution Act of 1867 also granted Canada quite a bit of Independence from England.   

Some of the greatest inventions of our time have come from Canadians. They are responsible for light bulbs, telephones, zippers, egg cartons, instant mashed potatoes, peanut butter, walkie Talkies, IMAX, Trivial Pursuit, basketball and Ice Hockey.  

Traditionally Canadians celebrate this day with patriotic parades, concerts and fireworks.  This year, there has been a call for Canadians to  use this date as a time to reflect upon the history of injustice for Indigenous peoples.  However you celebrate today, make sure to reach out to your Canadian friends and family.

To see the bright side, polish the dull side

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Canada is the homeland of equality, justice and tolerance. 

Kim Campbell

This holiday is much like our American Fourth of July celebration.  I’ve only been to Canada one time in my life.  Friends of ours rented a cabin to go fishing and invited us to go with them.  This was BC, before children.  Long time ago.  At that time you didn’t need a passport to travel there, but now you do.  We also got to see Niagra Falls, which is just awesome.  

This morning I had an early morning Doctor Appointment.  It’s nothing serious, just a lingering cough that won’t go away so my family here wanted me to get that checked out.

 

It's 10:23 and I'm back from the appointment and a requested chest exray. I may have to wait a couple of days for the results of that.  Meanwhile I have a prescription for antibiotics and a nasal spray.

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

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Canada and space are a natural fit.

Marc Garneau 

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

12,461. for our good neighbor, Canada

 

12,462.  for a good doctor to see

12,463. for my family that care for me.

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

Canada is like a loft apartment over a really great party.

Robin Williams

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma