ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Monday, November 18th, 2024

THE BRIGHT SIDE

Decide to be happy today, to live with what is yours – your family, your business, your job, your luck. If you can’t have what you like, maybe you can like what you have.

Just for today, be kind, cheerful, agreeable, responsive, caring, and understanding. Be your best, dress your best, talk softly, and look for the bright side of things. Praise people for what they do and do not criticize them for what they cannot do. If someone does something stupid, forgive and forget. After all, it’s just for one day.

Who knows, it might turn out to be a nice day.

THE BRIGHT SIDE

I'm looking out the window
and the day is drab and dreary,
And I'm trying to console myself
by thinking something cheery
I know it's simply horrible
to get in such a slump
And I also know it's up to me
to get across the hump
And I realize I'm selfish
to mention this to you
For, gee, you might be feeling
a little 'low-down' too
but often when I feel like this
I tell myself it's true
That I am not the only one
who feels 'low-down and blue'
And just knowing there are others
who feel the way I do
Renews my sinking spirit
and keeps me smiling through
and know that it's natural
to take a 'spirit-dive'
Provides the spunk and courage
to hang on and survive
And while there are a lot of moods
that we can drive away
by looking on the BRIGHT SIDE
in all we do and say,
There also is a loneliness
that God meant us to feel
But, gee, it sure is mighty hard
to know which one is real
And I'd hate to be a 'sad sack'
who never saw the sun
And just complained that every day
was such a dreary one.
But I know that all the dark days
are just part of God's plan
We should accept them graciously
and do the best we can...
So I'll just keep on trying
for I know it's 'Gospel true'
there never was a cloud so dark
the sun could not shine through!

by Helen Steiner Rice

On the Bright Side Newsletter

I send this little letter out each morning to all my family and friends and even to a few people that I've never met. Many of them send it on to others too. So in order to make it available to more people I post the 'brighter side' of the news here each day in this journal.

The letter began as an effort to keep in touch with my family as they are spread out in all directions. My family, friends and God are the most important things in my life.

You'll find quotes, poems and stories and even a few recipes included in this newsletter. I try to find something new each day to share.

In a world that very often publishes only the dark side of things I felt that others would be encouraged to hear about
'the bright side'.

'On Ya'-ma

Monday, November 18, 2024

For Monday, November 18th, 2024

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH, 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

38 DAYS UNTIL WINTER

In TEXAS

Sunrise: 6;58 am

Sunset: 5:35
pm

Life is a special
occasion!

Hallmark!

Today is Mickey Mouse Day which is a day to celebrate his birthday. This lovable character’s big screen debut was in Steamboat Willie on November 18th, 1928. He represents everything Disney related, and is one of the most recognized universal symbols of the 20th century.

He is also one of the most famous cartoon characters to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He loves a good adventure, along with his friends Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy and Pluto!

Celebrate today and enjoy a Mickey Mouse cartoon or movie.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

When people laugh at Mickey Mouse, it’s because he’s so human, and that is the secret to his popularity.

Walt Disney

I’ve been enjoying Mickey Mouse Cartoons and movies for a long time, first as kid then as adult and a grandma. The grandchildren always loved Mickey Mouse. He had a show on TV called the Mickey Mouse Club. It was both fun as well as educational for the kids. I would also enjoy the Mouseketeers when I was a teenager.

Everyone here is back to work and school today. It’s going to be a busy week as they are getting ready to go on a Thanksgiving trip to Ohio. I however, am staying at home with the dog. I’ll be visiting them when the weather turns warmer in the summer. I don’t like the cold in Ohio.

I used to love it when I could escape to Florida and enjoy some warmth in the wintertime. Beginning Wednesday, it’s starting to get colder here too. We’ll be in the 70’s here this week, which is better than the nights that will be cold in the 40’s. BrrChill! Next week, I saw a few 80 degree days, but more 70’s too. I guess fall is finally coming the Texas. On the Bright side I’m prepared for it!

The pictures I am sharing today are of DS#1’s family who are all big Disney fans!

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

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS

I only hope that we don’t lose sight of one thing, that it was all started by a mouse.

Walt Disney

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

12,887. for Mickey Mouse a famous cartoon character

12,888. for warm clothing and blankets

12,889. for sunshine even on the cooler days

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

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age and dreams are forever.

Walt Disney

a smile, a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

4 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: Celebrate Mickey Mouse's birthday today and watch one of his cartoons or movies!; November 18, 2024 at 9:11 AM
Mevely317 said...: Walt Disney was the best! Delighting generations for years.
Home alone! How exciting, Ma. Now don't go throwing any; November 18, 2024 at 7:10 PM
Mevely317 said...: Oops! That's supposed to end, "Crazy wild parties" while they're away. LOL!; November 18, 2024 at 7:11 PM
Chatty Crone said...: I just love Disney - I will see any character and feel happy.
Ma - 70 is still warm - especially compared to Ohio.
It will be nice having a little time alone.; November 18, 2024 at 11:02 PM

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