For Monday, May 26th, 2025

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

MONDAY, MAY 26TH, 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:    6:35  am

   Sunset:   8:23   

pm

Life is a special  

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Hallmark

Today is Memorial Day which commemorates and honors all of the men and women who died serving our country.  The first Memorial Day was founded in honor of the soldiers who gave their ives in the Civil War.  It has since been expanded to include all wars involving the U.S. military.

It has been observed and recognized as a federal holiday since 1971.  

Traditional observances include visiting cemeteries as well as attending parades and dedications.  A national moment of Remembrance will occur at 3 p.m. local time across the nation.  

This weekend is the unofficial kick off to summer.  Pools and parks will be open and many schools are or will be soon closed for the summer.  

Celebrate today by getting the grill out for a Memorial Day cookout and remember to take a moment to remember the men and women who died serving our Country.  

If you cannot see the bright side polish the dull side 

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

 

Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can never fully repay.

Barack Obama 

Usually, I’d be visiting cemeteries today to place flowers on the graves of my dad and husband for Memorial Day.  They both served our county well, but didn’t die in the war.  My dad served in WWII and received the Purple Heart Medal.  My husband was in the Air Force  during the time of the Vietnamese War.  He didn’t fight in battle, but did electronic work on the airplanes they used.  One of my uncles did die in the war, my mom’s brother, but he is buried in West Virginia.  

Now I can only hope that one of my children in Ohio puts flowers on their graves. Today will be probably be another quiet one for me as my family is just coming home from their trip.   I did miss them and am looking forward to enjoying the summer with them.  

We do have a chance of rain and thunderstorms  beginning Tuesday and going through Friday.  We’ll just have to wait and see if it actually happens.  A lot of rain goes by us without us getting a single drop.  

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

Remember and don’t forget those who died protecting us.  

COUNTING MY GIFTS

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter the words, but to live by them.

John F. Kennedy

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

13,431. for our soldiers who died fighting for our freedom

13,432. for family that love us

13,433. for flowers to put on grave sites

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

Homes of the free, because of the brave.

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma