For Sunday, November 3rd, 2024

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 3RD, 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

51 DAYS UNTIL WINTER 

In TEXAS

 Sunrise:   7;47 am

   Sunset:  5:43   

pm

Life is a special   

occasion!

Hallmark!

 Today is a celebration of one of America’s favorite foods:  the sandwich.  It is no coincidence that November 3rd is also the birthday of John Montagu, the fourth Earl of Sandwich. This 18th century English noble wanted to eat his meal with one hand during a 24 hour gambling event, so he instructed his servants to get him his lunchmeat between two slices of bread.  To commemorate the birth of the world’s first sandwich maker, November 3rd is  National Sandwich Day.

The most popular sandwich in America is the hamburger, of course. Chicken sandwiches are a close 2nd.  

Celebrate today and get your favorite sandwich at a local deli or make your own at home to celebrate.   

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

 

THOUGHT FOR TODAY 

I make a mean peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

Jack Black

I do eat often have sandwiches here.  I often have a chicken sandwich for lunch and eat a cheeseburger for dinner.  I found that Oatnut Bread has fewer Carbs than the white bread did, so that is what I try to use.  

When my children were young, they ate a lot of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I happen to like them too so I’d never turn one down. 

I also found out that salami was good for you too, so I have a sandwich of that once in a while and a grilled cheese sandwich always hits the spot.  It is a true comfort meal.  

This coming week,  I finally have my doctor appointment with my primary care doctor so he can refer me to a cardiologist. l am getting closer to finding one. Yay! The appointment isn’t until 4:15 on Tuesday though, so I won't be able to let you  know the results until Wednesday.

We’ll see how this all goes down.  I’m a little nervous that it may mean  some surgery may be coming my way. Hopefully nothing too bad.  My youngest sister had to have open heart surgery due to a heart attack she had, and I’m hoping mine isn’t that bad.  I never knew that heart disease ran in my family before, but I guess it does. We’re the only two that I know of who have it. In her case, the surgery  was very successful and she’s living a full and happy life now.  

It’s looking like today is going to be another quiet day here.  I’ll probably wind up reading another book.  Good thing I like to read as it gets my mind off wondering about what may be coming my way.  I’m not worrying because I know the good Lord has everything under control.  He is the only one that does. 

I hope you all have a RELAXING Sunday!

COUNTING MY BLESSINGS 

Sandwiches are wonderful.  You don’t need a spoon or plate!

Paul Lynde 

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

12,842. for sandwiches that make a meal.

 12,843. for a good doctors that take care of me 

12,844. for a lazy restful 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

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

Triangular sandwiches taste better than square ones.

Peter Kay 

a smile, a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma