For Monday, August 17th, 2026

 

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE 

MONDAY, AUGUST 17TH, 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:   7:01 am

 Sunset:   8:10  

pm

Life is a special occasion !

Hallmark

Today is  National Black Cat Day which celebrates the beauty of these sleek creature.  This holiday was introduced by the Cats Protection, an animal charity in the United Kingdom.  This day seeks to raise awareness about the low adoption rates for black cats.

When halloween rolls around many black cats may decorate windows for spooky decor.  Old notions have given them a bad reputation.  This day is about turning that reputation around.

If you are a cat lover, consider adopting and don’t overlook the ebony to go with your ivory.  Black cats should not be feared but loved.  

If your home is graced with a black cat, share photos and let the world know there is nothing to fear.

Celebrate today and show your appreciation for your black cat.

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

THOUGHT  FOR TODAY

A black cat crossing your path signifies that the animal is going somewhere.

Groucho Marx

DDIL#3  lives in Ohio, so as usual I’m celebrating by mailing out another card full of birthday wishes and love.  

I had a black cat who lived with me for many years.  We called her Spooky because you never knew where she was.  She’d hide under the covers and then attack your toes when you went to bed.  She was my daughter’s cat but when my daughter  moved and got an apartment she wasn’t allowed any pets.  So Spooky became my cat.  She lived for about 20 years and I dearly miss her.  She would follow me around the house and when I sat down, she’d jump on my shoulder and cuddle up with me until I started moving around again.  She was a very loving companion.

There are no longer any cats in my life, but DS#5 has 4 at his house and 3 of them are all black, the 4th one is white and black.  I got to visit them not long ago when I went to Ohio on vacation.  The pictures today are of one of their black ones! 

Remember don’t be superstitious, there is nothing scary about  a black cat! 

I hope you all have a GREAT start to this new week!  Happy Monday!

COUNTING MY GIFTS

Time  spent with cats is never wasted.

Sigmund Freud

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

14,581. for my black cat Spooky

 14,582.  for 3 black grand cats 

14,583. for another sunny day in Texas! 

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

All cats are black in the dark! 

a smile,a word of cheer, 

A bit of love from someone dear…

Love,

ma