For Sunday, September 7th, 2025

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH, 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;12 am

   Sunset:   7:46  

pm

Life is a special occasion!

Hallmark

Today is National Grandparents Day which is celebrated in the U.S. to recognize Grandparents. This holiday is expected to grow in significance  over the next decade as the number of grandparents in America are increasingly responsible for child care and support.

Celebrate today and let your grandparents know how much they are appreciated.  

If you cannot see the bright side polish the dull side 

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

I grew up knowing both sets of my grandparents, but the ones on  my mom’s side of the family were the closest to me.  My Dad’s parents were Hungarian and didn’t speak a lot of English, so they weren’t so close. We did visit them often and that is how I knew what a good cook this grandmother was.  She always had to feed us  when we there, sometimes it was her delicious baked goods, and sometimes homemade noodle soup. 

I tried unsuccessfully to make things the way she did, but they were never as good.  

My Mom’s parents lived on a farm and we spent many summer vacations there.  I learned a lot I wouldn’t never have known had I not spent those weeks on the farm.  And I am forever thankful for that. 

They are all deceased now, but I had them all during my childhood years.  

I now have 21 grandchildren of my own.  One I see everyday as I live with my daughter now.  I got to see quite a few of them when I visited Ohio this summer but I have other ones that I only get to see once or twice a year. There are even some I haven’t seen since they were very little and now they are all grown up.  I even became a great grandmother this last spring.  I haven’t met her yet, I only seen pictures of her on Facebook.  Hopefully, I’ll get to see her in person sometime soon!  Her parents live in a different state far away.  She is DS#2’s grandchild so maybe they’ll come for a visit someday!  

I hope all grandparents have a great day with their families. 

We had a great time yesterday in Wimberly, even though it rained most of the time we were there.  We did have Umbrellas and it was quite warm out so we managed well enough. The only thing that got really wet were my feet.  But like I said we still managed to have a good time.  The only thing I bought was a bag of popcorn to snack on.  Without much place to put things, I don’t have a lot of room to buy much new.  I have plenty of of clothing and shoes to wear and my bedroom has all the furnishings it can hold.

It’s cloudy here this morning and looks like we could possibly get more rain today. 

 I hope you all have a RELAXING Sunday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

A grandparent has silver in their hair and gold in their heart.

Author Unknown 

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

13,641. for grandparents and grandchildren 

13,642. for a great grandchild

13,643. for times with family ! I love them all!

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

Grandparenthood is one of life’s rewards for surviving your own children.

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma