For Wednesday, March 11th, 2026

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11TH, 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:    7:46  am

   Sunset:  7:38   

pm

Life is a special occasion !

Hallmark

Today is Happy Heavenly Birthday to my DDH!  He is truly loved and missed by all of us. 

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

You are in Heaven now which is the best possible place, but we do miss you!

Happy Heavenly Birthday to you♥

Today is also Johnny Appleseed Day which celebrates Johnny for introducing apple trees to many parts of the U.S.

He was an American nurseryman traveling west.  Throughout his journey he planted appleseeds in many states such as Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and West Virginia.  He was also known for his generosity, love for animals and religion, and his preaching.  This holiday marks the approximate date of his death  

This holiday is also celebrated on September 26th, to commemorate his birthday!

Celebrate today and enjoy an apple!  They are good and good for you too!  

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

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

Benjamin Franklin 

My husband died many years ago now, in 1992. We were married in 1965 and I was blessed to have him in my life for 27 years.   I’ve been a widow now all those years and never found anyone to replace him.  He was the best husband and father to our children that any one could possibly be.  

He died of a sudden heart attack right after having had a complete check up, that said he was healthy.  But still these things happen.  In his case I think it was the stress of not being able to find a job after almost a year of searching. 

I still had 5 children at home and very little money to support them with.  I was a secretary in a church school that barely paid me minimum wage.

We scraped by for a few years and then I finally got a job that covered our expenses and also had good benefits.  I was grateful for that job and worked there about 12 years until I retired.  

 Apples are something I eat and often.  I like them sliced with some peanut butter to dip them in. I also love applesauce and used to make my own and can it too.  The kids loved it!  But now I no longer can anything.  I just buy it in the store.  

Apples are very beneficial to our health and it’s even better if you eat the skin and don’t peal them.

An apple a day can truly keep the doctor away.

I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday! 

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Good apple pies are a considerable part of our domestic happiness.

Jane Austen 

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

14,113 for DDH it’s his heavenly birthday today.

 14,114. for apples that are so good for us

 14,115. for several warm days with rain 

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!

ADVICE FOR TODAY

 

 A plate of apples, an open fire, a jolly good book are a fair substitute for heaven.

Lucy Maud Montgomery

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma