ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Sunday, April 12th, 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

Sunday, April 12, 2026

For Sunday, April 12th, 2026

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

SUNDAY,APRIL 12TH, 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: 7:08 am

Sunset: 7:57
pm

Life is a special occasion !

Hallmark

Today is a Happy Birthday to my granddaughter #1. I nicknamed her #1 because she is my very first grandchild.

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

May the dear Lord bless you today and always!

Happy Birthday to you♥

Today is also National Grilled Cheese Day which recognizes one of the top comfort foods in the U.S.

According to food historians many cultures around the world have enjoyed cooked bread and cheese since ancient times. The U.S. modern version of the grilled cheese originated in the 1920’s. As sliced bread and American Cheese became available, Americans began making open faced grilled cheese sandwiches.

The United States government cookbooks describe Navy cooks broiling American cheese filled Sandwiches during WWII. Grilled cheese are versatile thanks to the ability to mix and match cheeses, bread and seasonings. Adding sautéed vegetables or herb infused oils can elevate this simple comfort food to a whole other level.

They say if you swap out Mayonnaise for the butter, you’ll get a crisper, more flavorful golden brown exterior while still keeping all that gooey cheese goodness in the middle.

Celebrate to day and enjoy a grilled cheese sandwich and serve it with a side of tomato soup! Delicious !

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Something wonderful happens when you melt cheese between two pieces of buttered bread. The sight and the smell universally evoke smiles; it’s magical.

Heidi Gibson

This birthday is another long distance celebration for me. I haven’t seen #1 for quite a few years and only keep in touch with her through Facebook. This past year she also made me a great grandma for the first time. I now have a great granddaughter who is has the same name as my mom. #1 didn’t know that at the time she named her. It’s a coincidence that #1 also shares a birthday with my mom. So it is actually a Happy Heavenly birthday to my mom too.

Grilled cheese are another of my favorite things. I always put two slices of cheese in my sandwiches. I love cheese. I grill mine with butter spread on the bread and haven’t tried using the mayo on them yet. They are still nice and crispy and golden brown. I do love the combinatation of eating tomato soup with my grilled cheese. They make a perfect pairing.

Enjoy a grilled cheese sandwich today!

I hope you all have a RELAXING Sunday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Grilled cheese and tomato soup is the ultimate comfort meal.

Ina Garten

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

14,212. for a gooey grilled cheese sandwich

14,213. for tomato soup

14,214. for #1 who’s birthday is today!

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

Sweet dreams are made of cheese .

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 enjoy a grilled cheese Sandwich!; April 12, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Mevely317 said...: Happy Birthday blessings to your pretty #1! I've never been real fond of grilled cheese, but my mother would have made it every single night if she could. I can still close my eyes and see that big block of foil-wrapped Velveta on the kitchen counter and butter bubbling in the cast-iron skillet.; April 12, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Chatty Crone said...: Happy Birthday to your granddaughter #1. She' pretty. Did she have your first great grandchild? I love grilled cheese - I am going to check out the mayonnaise idea.; April 13, 2026 at 5:26 PM

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