ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Saturday, February 14th, 2026

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, February 14, 2026

For Saturday, February 14th, 2026

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH, 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: 7:12 am

Sunset: 6:20
pm

Life is a special occasion !

Hallmark

Today is Valentines Day which celebrates our loved ones and when we give them thoughtful gifts, chocolate treats, or a flower arrangement.

For centuries, people have celerated the month of February as the month of romance. In Ancient Rome, for example, a bachelor would pick a name of a young woman out of a hat during the festival of Lupercalia. He would be paired with his chosen woman for the year and end up marrying her. The tradition of sending romantic greetings emerged during the middle ages. St. Valentine was a Roman priest who secretly performed marriages for young lovers forbidden to wed. February 14 was a celebration of the day the birds began to pair. Today Valentines Day is a popular occasion for romantic dinners, gift exchanges, and weekend get a ways.

Celebrate today and let your loved ones know how much they mean to you. Show you care!

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

What the world really needs is more love and less paperwork.

Pearl Bailey

These days my valentines are mostly family. I no longer have a husband alive nor do I have a boyfriend. The last time I went to dinner, two of my grandsons took me out. Even back in the day we didn’t go out on Valentines Day as the restaurants were too crowded to get seating. We’d do it on a different day. Our dinner might have been candle lit but it was a family dinner that included everyone. I always tried to fix something special and decorate the house as if we were having a party! Everyone made cards to share with each other. We all loved each other and were a close family.

I didn’t get any cards sent out this year for my Valentines, so please think of this as my love letter to all of you! You mean a lot to me and I appreciate having you in my life! Love and Kisses to you!

I hope you all have a SUPER Saturday! Happy Valentine’s Day!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

The heart has its reasons of which reason knows nothing,

Blaise Pascal

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

14,047. for my love ones near and far

14,048. for a family to share a home with

14,049.for St.Valentine who was a real person

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

Love doesn’t make the world go round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.

Franklin P. Jones

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 loved ones know how much they mean to you. Show you care; February 14, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Mevely317 said...: Oh, I love how you and your DDH made Valentine's a family affair! Love comes in all shapes and sizes, doesn't it? Thank you for being my Valentine!; February 14, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Chatty Crone said...: Happy Valentine's to you too - and you are family too Ma! We have been blog buddies for a couple decades now.; February 14, 2026 at 2:57 PM

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