ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Tuesday, May 5th, 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, May 5, 2026

For Tuesday, May 5th, 2026

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

TUESDAY,MAY 5TH, 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: 6:46 am

Sunset: 8:12
pm

Life is a special occasion !

Hallmark

Today is Cinco de Mayo which is often confused with the Mexican Independence Day. Cinco de Mayo actually commemorates the Mexican army’s victory at the battle of Puebla during the Franco Mexican War in 1862. Mexico declared its independence over 50 years earlier. This battle was over unpaid debts owed to European governments,

This holiday is fairly minor in Mexico. Celebrations are usually limited to the Puebla region and consist of military parades. For Mexican Americans, however, it is a different matter. Over the years it has evolved into a huge festival that celebrates Mexican culture and heritage. People celebrate with elaborate feasts, parties, mariachi music and traditional folk dancing!

Celebrate today and enjoy your favorite Mexican dish for dinner tonight!

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Cinco de Mayo has come to represent a celebration of all the contributions Mexican Americans and all Hispanics have made to America.

Joe Baca

The pictures today are a party DS#6 had and we celebrated Cinco de Mayo. I made Spanish rice to share and they had tacos for everyone. I wore my party hat to the party. It was a Mexican sombrero that I’d had for a number of years. When I moved, I couldn’t bring it with me, so the kids bought a new party hat here in Texas for me. It has flowers and ribbons on it, so it’s quite different than the one I used to have.

I hope you all have a TERRIFIC Tuesday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

On Cinco de Mayo, we celebrate the unity that defines us and the pride that uplifts us.

Alejandro Ramirez

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

14,269.for Cinco de Mayo, the fifth of May

14,270. for a new party hat

14,271. for Mexican food we all enjoy!

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

Fiesta like there’s no mañana!

a smile,a word of cheer,

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

4 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...: Celebrate today and enjoy your favorite Mexican dish for dinner tonight!; May 5, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Mevely317 said...: What I wouldn't give for a big ole spicy chimichanga right now! I seem to remember, your part of the country makes some of the best Mexican food. Meanwhile, here in Alabama there's always Taco Bell - lol.; May 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM
jack69 said...: Nice to have time to not only read but say HI!, Glad you had a great time with the cinco de mayo. Also love the pictures, they are very goodl Love you girl and thanks for your thoughts and prayers..; May 5, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Chatty Crone said...: Where is a photo of you in your new hat? We went out for Mexican tonight.; May 5, 2026 at 9:29 PM

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