For Tuesday, February 11th, 2025

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH, 2025

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

In TEXAS

 Sunrise:    7;14 am

   Sunset:   6:18   

pm

Life is a special  

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ccasion!

Hallmark!

Today is Don’t Cry Over Spilled Milk Day which is a reminder that we don’t need to stress over the mistakes in our past.  Leave your worries behind and great the new day with optimism and a positive outlook.

The saying, don’t cry over spilled milk, is an old age proverb that has been around for hundreds of years.  The first historical reference to it appears in a document by British historian James Howell in 1659. The saying most likely comes from European folklore.  According to the old tales, fairies were particularly fond of milk, and would drink up any spills left behind. 

Celebrate today and let bygones be bygones.  Don’t worry about things that are in the past, and instead focus on the wonderful things that are headed your way!

Today is also Peppermint Patty Day!

If you cannot see the bright side polish the dull side 

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

I make mistakes growing up.  I’m not perfect; I’m not a robot.

Justin Bieber

I had a hard time deciding which holiday to celebrate today, but even though I do love peppermint patties, I went with the spilled milk one because I think it is important that we don’t stress over things that happen, we should stay positive instead.  Looking forward to good things will keep us going on going on. 

I do remember the days I’d get upset over a glass of spilled milk at the table when the babes outgrew their sippy cups and started using real glasses. But one time I dropped a whole half gallon of milk on the floor, and then decided that their spilled milk wasn’t so bad after all.  It took a long time to clean up all that milk that went on the floor.  Worry is a waste of time, and none of is perfect.  Don’t stress out over simple accidents. We all make mistakes.  

My procedure went well and now I have 3 stents that allows my heart to pump the blood as it should.  I’m so relieved I no longer have to be concerned over that.  I’m thankful for the kind doctor and nurses that were involved in fixing my broken heart.  

I’m home and taking it easy and I appreciate all the good thoughts and prayers from everyone.

I hope you all have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

If you live long enough, you’ll make mistake.  But if you learn from them, you’ll be a better person.  It’s how you handle adversity, not how it affects you.  The main thing is never quit, never quite, never quit.

William J. Clinton

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

13,122. for mistakes that teach us lessons

                 13,123. for a mostly stress free life                 

13,124. for home sweet home

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!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

A life spent making mistakes is not only more honerable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.

George Bernard Shaw

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma