For Friday, January 16th, 2026

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

FRIDAY, JANUARY 16TH, 2026

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:    7:28  am

   Sunset:   5:56  

pm

Life is a special occasion !

Hallmark

Today is National  Do Nothing Day which is celebrated today by doing nothing.  it was first proposed in 1972 by columnist Harry Pullman Coffin,  It’s purpose to provide Americans with a day when they can just sit with out celebrating, observing or honoring anything.

Nothing is a no thing, denoting the presence of something.  The word nothing is a pronoun associated with nothingness.  In non technical uses, nothing denotes things lacking importance, value, relevance, or significance.  It is a state of nonexistence of anything, or the property of having nothing.

It could mean a region of space called a vacuum if it does not contain any matter.  It is practically impossible to construct a region of space that contains no matter of fields, since gravity cannot be blocked and all objects  at a non zero temperature radiate electromagnetically.

Celebrate today and do nothing!   

If you cannot see the bright side, polish the dull side

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable but more useful than a life spent doing nothing,

George Bernard Shaw

I find it impossible to sit and do nothing.  I do sit a lot, but then I read books.  Some people say they do nothing and are bored.  I say there is nothing boring about my life.

I’m thankful for all the wonderful things that happen each new day.  How anyone can do nothing is a mystery to me.

Today is the next to last day here at home.  I leave Sunday morning to go to Florida, so it’s actually going to be a busy day here with the last minute packing.  Tomorrow I’ll pack my toiletries.  I have to remember my hair brush and tooth brush and deodorant.  These are necessities and then there is make up for when I want to look a little better.  I have a new tote bag that I got for Christmas that will hold my laptop, my kindle and my phone.  I’ve got to take those with me for sure.  I probably won’t have a post for Sunday, but I will definitely have one again come Monday!  

My flight should be straight through so I won’t have to change planes.  That is a relief for me.  I’ll also be taking my walker, incase we do some sight seeing while I’m there.  But I’m leaving behind the wheel chair.  I only need that for long distance walking, which I can no longer do.

I’m so excited to see DS#4, his family, and their new home!

 I hope you all have a FANTASTIC Friday!!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Never underestimate the value of doing nothing,

Winnie the Pooh

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

 13,988. for something to do all the time. My life is never boring.

  13,989. for my trip to Florida 

  13,990. for a not stop flight

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

 

Nothing comes from doing nothing,

William Shakespeare

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma