ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Tuesday, February 3rd, 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

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

For Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD, 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: 7:21 am

Sunset: 6:11
pm

Life is a special occasion !

Hallmark

Today is Elmo’s birthday which celebrates everyone’s favorite red monster from Sesame Street who is always friendly, playful, and lively. We adore his cute giggle and adventurous ways.

His first appearance on Sesame Street was in 1980. He became such a popular character that he was given his own segment called Elmo’s World. This furry monster always referred to himself in the 3rd person and has a large family , including a goldfish named Dorothy. His favorite toy is a monster doll and he loves his blue blanket. Elmo enjoys all foods, especially wasibi, but hates Brusssels sprouts!

Celebrate today and catch an episode of Sesame Street and enjoy some wasibi while you watch.

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Be positive. Encourage one another. Live laugh and love like Elmo!

I never had wasabi to eat and had to look it up to see what it is. I found that is like a Japanese horse radish. It is more of a root vegetable than spice. It is grated and made into a paste. Over a 1,000 years ago it was used for flavor and to keep food from spoiling and causing degestive problems.

Now that I know that, I would probably like it in moderation, just as much as I like horseradish.

My pictures today show a coloring book I got for the grand children to enjoy of Elmo. They all knew who he was!

We should be in the 70’s today and I’m so looking forward to it! We are back to a more typical Texas winter! Very Nice !

I hope you all have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Give a little love to a child, and you will get q great deal back.

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

14,020. for funny Elmo to watch on Sesame Street

14,021.for a warmer day

14,022.for a dab of horseradish now and then.

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

Elmo thinks it’s important to be kind because if you’re kind to somebody, then they’ll be kind to somebody, and it goes on and on.

a smile,a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

2 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: Celebrate today and catch an episode of Sesame Street and enjoy some wasibi while you watch.; February 3, 2026 at 9:55 AM
jack69 said...: I smiled, I have collected colored pages and drawings from the grand kids over the years. I planned to separate the and return them since they are grown now. Enjoyed the visit and glad you are enjoying typical TEXAS weather. WE will probably never enjoy Texas weather again, but we sure have in the past. We will be glad to see some regular Florida weather soon. Love you girl, glad you had a vacation and are settling again...; February 3, 2026 at 11:45 AM

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