ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Saturday, May 24th, 2025

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

Saturday, May 24, 2025

For Saturday, May 24th, 2025

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SATURDAY, MAY 24TH, 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: 8:24
pm

Life is a special
o
ccasion!

Hallmark

Today is National Brother’s Day which is an opportunity to recognize and appreciate the brothers in our lives, whether it’s a sibling, step brother, best friend, brother in law or cousin.

Brothers are always there for us in good times and bad. They may tease us but also support us unconditionally. Take time to thank them for all they do!

Celebrate today and let your brother know how much you love and appreciate him!

If you cannot see the bright side polish the dull side

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Son, brother, father, lover, friend. There is room in the heart for all the affections, as there is room in heaven for all the stars.

Victor Hugo

There are no brothers in our family, but I do have one BIL left. He is married to my youngest sister and I do appreiate him very much! He lives in Ohio so I haven’t seen him lately but am hoping to visit with him when I go to Ohio on vacation in June.

My daughter always wanted sisters instead she got 6 brothers. The oldest one is dead now but the remaining ones are close even though the only one that lives close by is DS#2. When they were younger, they fought a lot but are now good friends as adults.

My daughter, my SIL and Grandson are going away for the weekend to visit with friends of DS#2’s, they have also become their friends.They’ll be home tomorrow evening or the next morning! Their dog and I will keep each other company.

I went to the store and got some quick things to fix for my meals while they are gone. I even got some desserts to enjoy!

It’s going to be a mostly sunny and hot weekend, but come Monday and most of next week we do have chances of rain coming our way.

I hope you all have a SUPER Saturday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them.

Desmond Tutu

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

13,425. for my BIL, the only brother I have

13,426. for my daughter who has 6 brothers

13,427. for a quiet Saturday for me!

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

A brother may not be a friend, but a friend will always be a brother.

Benjamin Franklin

a smile,a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

3 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: Celebrate today and let your brother know how much you love and appreciate him!; May 24, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Mevely317 said...: I've no brothers, but rather, a few men friends over the years who felt like a brother. Good idea to get those desserts for yourself, "while the cat's away" ... lol! Enjoy every bite!; May 24, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Chatty Crone said...: I lost my brother in 1997, and I don't think that a day has gone by, without me thinking of him.; May 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

THE BRIGHT SIDE

RECIPES AND CRAFTS

Labels

Followers

THE BRIGHT SIDE

On the Bright Side Newsletter

Award from Aging Disgracefully

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE

Blog Archive

About Me

Saturday, May 24, 2025

For Saturday, May 24th, 2025

3 comments: