ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Wednesday, October 29th, 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, October 29, 2025

For Wednesday, October 29th, 2025

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29TH, 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;41 am

Sunset: 6:50
pm

Life is a special occasion!

Hallmark

Today is National First Responders Day which honors the men and women who act quickly when and emergency is at hand.

First responders dedicate thier lives to save lives. They are people that run toward a crisis while the rest of the world flees. According to the Department of Homeland Security, 4.6 career and volunteer first responders support the communities where they live. They are the firefighters, police, emergency medical technicians, EMT, paramedics, and 911 operators. In an emergency they are first on the scene. These dedicated professionals answer the call when a crisis arises, often putting their own lives on the line.

It’s a day to pay tribute to their endless hours around the clock to provide service to their communities. As one of the most dangerous jobs in the country it also pays tribute to the the fallen first responders. According to the CDC, 97 firesfighters and 155 police officers die each year. Often the peoples saving lives are neighbors friends, family members. Their families know the price they pay for their dedication to the job.

This holiday is also a call for action. First responders deserve our support. Through resources and awareness, first responders can live healthier more productive lives and pass their knowledge and skills on to the next generation, too.

In 2019 the U.S. Senate passed a resolution designating this holiday to honor the men and women putting their lives on the line. Additionally, many states haves proclaimed October 28th as National First Responders Day.

Celebrate today and thank a first responder for their service.

If you cannot see the bright side polish the dull side

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Our first responders risk their lives to help others. The least we can do is make sure they have the resources they need to do their jobs.

Ben Nelson

One of my nephews used to volunteer as an EMT for his town, I don’t know if he still does that or not as he has a job now that involves a lot of travel. But I’d like to thank him for his service. Many places also have volunteer Firemen because they aren’t big enough to have their own fire department.

I also have a friend who’s grandson works for my hometown police department and I’d like to thank him too! What would we do without these wonderful people.

Today we’re supposed to be in the upper 60’s. This is the first of our cooler temps in Texas for Fall. For the first time since Spring, I’m going to be wearing jeans and a sweater. Sweater weather has arrived in Texas!

On the bright side, at least we are not wearing jackets and coats yet!

I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday !

COUNTING MY GIFTS

First responders are a resilient lot. They deal with many types of situations and are very good at improvisation in their work.

Jesse Spencer

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

13,763. for all of our wonderful first responders

13,764. for lots of warm sweaters for cold weather

13,765. for another sunny day

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 first responder’s heart knows no bounds, for they serve with boundless compassion.

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 and thank a first responder for their service.; October 29, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Chatty Crone said...: Oh, how we need those First Responders for sure!
Enjoy the cooler weather - I am!; October 29, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Anonymous said...: Thank you to all First Responders, thank you for the reminder!
Have a happy day, Virginia; October 29, 2025 at 6:51 PM
jack69 said...: WE would be foolish not to Thank and respect the first responders. Their jobs have saved many lives and protected families as we live our daily lives. WE are drying up. Love from Florida; October 29, 2025 at 7:36 PM

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