For Wednesday, September 11th, 2024

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH, 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     

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            11 DAYS UNTIL FALL

  In TEXAS

Sunrise:     7:14 am

Sunset :    7:41 pm

Life is a special  

occasion!  

Hallmark 

Today is the September 11th Day of Service and Remembrance which was originally launched By the 9/11 non profit, My Good Deed. The day supports the tradition of engaging in charitable services as annual tribute to all the victims, survivors , and those who offered their own services in response to the attacks on 9/11.  

Also called Patriot Day , today is a day to reflect and honor the memory of 2977 killed in the attacks on September 11, 2001. In the United States the flag is flown at half staff at the White House and all U.S. government buildings and establishments throughout the world. A moment of silence beginning at 8:46 am EST- the time the first plane, American Airlines Flight 11, struck the North tower of the World Trade Center.   

To celebrate today renew your pledge to honor those lives who were forever changed on September 11, 2001.  If someone in your life struggles with this day offer your support, and those who survive will never never forget. 

To see the bright side, polish the dull side

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Even the smallest act of service , the simplest act of kindness, is a way to honor those we lost, in a way to reclaim the spirit of unity of that followed 9/11.

President Obama on a 2011 radio address

On September 11th, 1965 I was married to a wonderful man and father of my children for 27 years.  He died  at the age of 48 and left me a young widow with 5 children still at home.  The oldest 2 sons had moved out by then, one to college the other to join the military.  

He did leave me with a great legacy of 7 beautiful children that have always been at my side and supported me in the rough years.  I don’t know what I’d have done without them.

Fortunately I did get a job so I was able to give them a home and food and clothing.  We didn’t have a lot but we did have a lot of love for each other. Today is also the day my oldest son got married.  They honored us by having their wedding on the same date as ours. So this date is actually a happy one for my me and my family. DD and her son went back to work and school today and DSIL took the day off to go boating with my two sons.  They did have a beautiful day for it too.  

The reason I’m late with this post is that I got a new computer, a gift from DS#4.  He had my computer overnight at DS#2’s house to get it all set up for me.  I just got it this evening and had to write and let you know what happened

I hope you all had a WONDERFUL Wednesday! 

COUNTING MY GIFTS

If we learn nothing else from this tragedy, we learn that life is short and there is no time for hate.

Sandy Dahl, wife of flight 93 pilot Jason Dahl, in Shanksville, PA, in 2002

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

12,665. for a day to always remember and never forget.

12,666 for 27 wonderful years with DDH a day I’ll never forget either

12,667. For DDIL#1  and family.  I know they’ll never forget him either.

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

You can be sure that the American spirit will prevail over this tragedy.

Former United States Secretary of State 

Colin Powell

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma