SATURDAY, AUGUST 31ST, 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
Life is a special occasion!
Today is a Happy Birthday to Mr. Wonderful.
Happy Birthday ♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday to you♥ ♥ ♥
May the dear Lord bless you today and always!
Happy Birthday to you♥
Today is also Eat Outside Day which is a celebration of enjoying meals outdoors to take advantage of the last few days of summer.
Alfresco dining first became popular in the 18th century. Patrons who enjoyed eating in the open air could visit tea gardens, seashore resorts or rooftop restaurants. Eating outside was considered a tourist activity up until the early 1900’s. About that time, the first sidewalk cafes appeared on the streets of Manhattan.
Celebrate today and eat at your favorite outdoor restaurant, enjoy a popsicle on your porch, organized a barbecue in your backyard, or have a picnic at a local park. Enjoy some time outside !
To see the bright side, polish the dull side
Another day, another sunrise.
Author Unknown
This grandson is now a freshman in High School. The pictures today are from a few years ago. He has grown a lot since then and is quite tall now. He lives in Ohio so I won’t see him for his birthday, but a card has been sent in the mail with lots of love and birthday wishes.
I often eat outside and enjoy it. We used to have a lot of cookouts at our family get togethers. We still do here, but the numbers of family are a little less. I only have one son and one daughter living in Texas. I had 5 families in Ohio. Now there is 4.
One son lives in Florida and he and his family are coming in for a visit on Sunday. I’m so excited they are coming and can hardly wait to see them. It’s been awhile.
I remember growing up when my dad would take us on Sunday rides out to the country. There were always roadside parks to stop at a long the way with restrooms and picnic tables for travelers.
It’s Labor Day weekend and many will be having outdoor barbeques in their back yards or in public parks. It’s the unofficial end of summer but boy it sure feels like summer here. It’s supposed to be in the 80’s today and that will be quite comfortable but there is also a possibility of thunder storms. Right now I can see blue skies but clouds are moving in.
I hope you all can enjoy a safe and happy 3 day weekend !
I hope you all have a SUPER Saturday!
It’s always worth taking the scenic route.
Author Unknown
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
12,641. for outdoor barbecues and get togethers
12,642. for the coming visit with DS#4 and family
12,643.for a porch to enjoy
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
Sunsets are proof that endings can be beautiful too.
Beau Taplin
a smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
