ON THE BRIGHT SIDE: For Thursday, June 18rh, 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

Thursday, June 18, 2026

For Thursday, June 18rh, 2026

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

THURSDAY, JUNE 18TH, 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: 6:32 am

Sunset: 8:35
pm

Life is a special occasion !

Hallmark

Today is a Happy Birthday to DD and DS#3, they were both born on the same day but a year apart.

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

May the dear Lord bless you today and always!

Happy Birthday to you♥

Today is also International Picnic Day which is when we celebrate one of the greatest ways to enjoy the summer season, an outdoor picnic with friends and family, games and activities and delicious food.

During the Victorian era, picnics were very important social occasions. They offered the rare opportunity for young men and women to spend time together in the great outdoors. They were elaborate with foods lie cold salmon, lamb, veal, chicken, ham, pigeon pie, sandwiches, fruit, a selection of cheeses and a variety of baked goods. The modern day picnic is less fancy. It is a picnic, means it’s easy!

Celebrate today and enjoy a picnic with family and friends!

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

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Life is like a picnic. It’s full of surprises, and sometimes the ants show up uninvited.

Author Unknown

These two birthdays are bittersweet because I’ll get to see my daughter but not DS#3. He lives far away in Ohio, but I hope to talk to him and let him know I wish him a happy birthday!

DD has planned a party for herself today and invited friends over to celebrate with. We’ll be having some good food and cake but it won’t be a picnic. I’m sure some will be bring their food outside after fixing a plate indoors but it’s not the same.

I wish them both a very happy day!

Sometime this weekend we’ll also be going out to dinner with DS#2 and his family to celebrate. They’ve been out of town and we’re excited to see them.

As a family we went on a lot of picnics over the years. I remember visiting parks where we’d find a shady spot and a picnic table and watch the kids play in the great outdoors. Those were good times I’ll never forget!

I hope you all have a GREAT day ! Happy Thursday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

There are few things so pleasant as a picnic lunch eaten in perfect comfort.

W. Somerset Maugham

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

14,407.for DD and DS#3, it’s their birthday

14,408.for parks to visit

14,409.for precious memories

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

If the rain spoils our picnic, but saves a farmer’s crop, who are we to say it shouldn’t rain.

Tom Barrett

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 enjoy a picnic with family and friends!; June 18, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Mevely317 said...: Happy birthday blessings to your "kids"!
Wow, those Victorian-era folks knew how to put on a spread! I've not been on a real picnic since my Girl Scouting days. The last time Tom and I tried, we were overtaken by ants and other creepy crawlies that spoiled my appetite.; June 18, 2026 at 6:07 PM

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