For Sunday, September 8th, 2024

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH, 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 FALL

  In TEXAS

Sunrise:     7:13 am

Sunset :    7:45 pm

Life is a special  

occasion!  

Hallmark 

Today is Grandparents Day which is a day to honor your grandparents.  A woman named Marian McQuade estabished this holiday in 1973. She raised 15 children and had 43 grandchildren.  Today is a day when we should strengthen the bond between grandparents  and grandchildren .  It is also dedicated to educating children about the valuable contributions seniors have made throughout history.  

Today is a good opportunity to talk to your grandparents about your family tree or look through old photo albums.

 Celebrate all the the grandparents and grandchildren of the world!

To see the bright side, polish the dull side

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

There are no words to describe the happiness in holding your baby’s baby.

None of my grandparents are alive anymore, but I’m a grandma to 21 grandchildren. There are only two of them that live here in Texas. Most of them live in Ohio, but two live in Florida and they will be coming to visit along with their parents starting this week. I have always loved being a grandmother and have done a lot of babysitting for my children so I can get to spend time with my grands.  Most of them are old enough to babysit for others now.   And I can’t wait to become a great grandmother. It feels so good to hold a tiny little one.

I had wonderful grandparents.  On my mom’s side of the family, my grandparents lived on a farm and we would often spend time there when we were young.  On my Dad’s side, my grandparents lived close to us.  We would visit them often.  His mother and father Hungarian and made she made all kinds of delicious food.  She even helped my mom make cabbage rolls for my wedding reception.  I remember sitting at the table at their house eating the best chicken noodle soup and pastries that I’d ever had. She didn’t pass on any written recipes, but the church they went to sold Hungarian cookbooks.  I got myself one and one for my children too, so we all had something to remember our Hungarian heritage. 

I never saw either of my grandmothers use a cookbook, but they were both very cooks!

My mother was too, and I learned how to cook from her, but she did use cookbooks.  I did too, when I cooked for my family.  Along with what I was taught, I added new recipes to our diet.  Lasagna was one of them, but there is no Italian in our ancestry. Still everyone loves it.

I am thankful for the good memories of the time I spent with my grandparents. I hope that my grandchildren do too.

There is nothing but blue skies and sunshine this morning.  So much better than all the clouds and rain we’ve been having.

 I hope you all have a RELAXING Sunday! 

COUNTING MY GIFTS

The best parents get promoted to grandparents,

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

12,662.  For my grandparents 

12,663. for all of my grandchildren 

12,664. for a beautiful day! 

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

Truth be told, being a grandma is as close as we ever get to perfection.  The ultimate warm sticky bun with plump raisins and nuts. Clouds 9, 10, and 11. 

 Bryna Nelson Paston

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma