ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Wednesday, September 17th, 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

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

For Wednesday, September 17th, 2025

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH, 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;18 am

Sunset: 7:34
pm

Life is a special occasion!

Hallmark

Today is a Happy Birthday to another of my grandson’s, our Ray of Sunshine. His birthday falls just one day after his mom’s, DDIL#4.

Happy Birthday ♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ Happy Birthday to you♥ ♥ ♥

May the dear Lord bless you today and always!

Happy Birthday to you♥

Today is also Citizenship Day, also known as Constitution Day which marks the anniversary of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution in September 17th, 1787. It recognizes all who have become a U.S. citizen, whether by coming of age of naturalization.

The origin of this holiday dates back to 1940 when I’m an American Day was celebrated. In 1952 Congress moved the date to September 17th, and renamed it Citizenship Day. In 2004, the official name changed to Constitution Day and Citizenship Day.

Due to an amendment made in 2004 to a spending bill, all publicly funded educational institutions and federal agencies must provide educational programming on the history of our American Constitution on this day.

Celebrate today by congratulating someone who has become a U.S. citizen.

If you cannot see the bright side polish the dull side

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country.

John F. Kennedy

This is just one more of my long distance birthday celebrations. I am hoping to soon send out birthday greetings to him filled with love. Sadly I am way behind in sending out cards and have plans to catch up this week. We will see how that goes.

I am celebrating today because I am a citizen of the United States, I’m proud to be an American! I love living where I was born, in the U.S.A! No one else has the freedoms we enjoy. Our Constitution has done a great job of protecting all of us.

I don’t know of anyone that just became a citizen, All my family and friends were also born here, but my Ancestors did come from other countries. We are a melting pot for many nationalities. That makes us a blend of wonderful food and traditions!

I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Every good citizen adds to the strength of a nation.

Gordon B. Hinckley

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

13,668. for being a citizen of the U.S.

13,669. for those who come to our country hoping for a better life.

13,670. for our Ray of Sunshine, it’s his birthday today!

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 small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.

Margaret Mead

a smile,a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

4 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: Celebrate today by congratulating someone who has become a U.S. citizen.; September 17, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Linda :) said...: Happy 😃 Birthday 🥳 🎈; September 17, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Chatty Crone said...: Happy Birthday to another one of your my grandsons - Ray of Sunshine.
I know someone who became a legal IS Citizen through a lot of hard work. Two in fact.; September 17, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Mevely317 said...: Happy birthday blessings to your "Ray of Sunshine"! Indeed, we're so blessed to have been born in the U.S. Sometimes I think folks forget that.
The little icon at the bottom of my monitor's search bar tells me today is also "International Country Music Day." Works for me!; September 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM

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