For Friday, October 16th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
OCTOBER 16th, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

Forgiveness is the glue that repairs broken relationships


JUST FOR TODAY

We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

JUST FOR TODAY: I will be happy. I will not dwell on thoughts that depress me. If my mind fills with clouds, I will chase them away and fill it with sunshine.




TODAY’S QUOTE

Forgiveness is a funny thing. It warms the heart and cools the sting

William Arthur Ward


IT’S FRIDAY !!

A wintry mix which includes snow may be on the way today.
That is not my choosing, but it’s what we’ll get so we might as well make the most of it for sure.

I hope you all have a great FRIDAY. It is my favorite day of the week. I know that I’ve got 2 whole days away from work now and that makes me happy.


Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !


TODAY’S PRAYERS

God, help us to reach out to you, trust you as our guide, and look for your wondrous hand at work
Amen


Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in
your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

GOD BLESS YOU!




TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is Dictionary Day, always on the birthday of Noah Webster

Today is World Food Day

Today is National Clean Your Bug Zapper Day

1829 - The Tremont House (now known as the Tremont Hotel) opened in Boston, MA. It was called the first modern hotel in America. Each of the Tremont’s 170 luxurious rooms went for $2 a day and included four meals

1944 - The Robe, by Lloyd Douglas, was published this day. Nine years later the novel was made into a movie and captured three Oscars

1978 - Cardinal Karol Wojtyla was elected the 264th Pope: His Holiness John Paul II

1984 - Bishop Desmond Tutu, General Secretary of the South African Council of Churches was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for “his role as a unifying leader figure in the campaign to resolve the problem of apartheid in South Africa


TODAY’S SMILE

It’s time to slow down

A young and successful executive was travelling down a neighborhood street, going a bit fast in his new Jaguar. Suddenly a brick smashed into the side door. He slammed on the brakes, jumped out of the car and roared at the boy who threw it.

What are you at? That brick is going to cost you lots of money, he shouted.

Please sir, I’m sorry. I threw the brick because no one else would stop.

Tears were dripping down the boy’s chin as he pointed around a parked car.

It’s my brother. He rolled out of his wheelchair and I can’t lift him up. Can you help me?

Moved beyond words the driver tried to swallow the rapidly swelling lump in his throat. He lifted him back and then watched the boy push the wheelchair down the pavement towards their home. It was a long walk back for the man to his Jaguar, a long slow walk.

He never did repair the side door. It was only a small dent but it would always be there to remind him not to go through life so fast that someone has to throw a brick at you to get your attention





TODAY’S REFLECTION

With the Lord there is mercy, and fullness of redemption

Psalm 130:7

The basics are the same for every soul: salvation through Christ, the grace of God, and our accepting and acting on that grace. But like our fingerprints -- or our soul -- the exact path is one-a-kind. God created a path just for you, and He's been with you every step of the way


TODAY’S ADVICE

The gift of an orange brings good luck


66 DAYS UNTIL WINTER !

70 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS

AND

182 DAYS UNTIL CAMPING SEASON BEGINS


Delight yourself in the Lord

and He will give you the desires of your Heart

Psalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

For Thursday, October 15th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
OCTOBER 15th, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

The pessimist may be right in the long run, but the optimist has a better time during the trip


JUST FOR TODAY

We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

Just for today: I will be aware of my thoughts and the feelings they invoke
Self-talk is about self-awareness and recognizing how your thoughts affect how you feel and ultimately what you accomplish


TODAY’S QUOTE

Make one person happy each day and in 40 years you will have made 14,600 human beings happy for a little time at least

Charley Willey

IT’S THURSDAY !!

I don’t know how the weather is at your house, but BRRRRCHILL!
It is really chilly around here. The only presence that the sun made at all Wednesday was a few brilliant moments of red in the sky when it came up yesterday morning. Red skies in the morning…sailors take warning. Yes, there is more rain in the forecast. Friday still has those flakes around a cloud in its projected weather prediction.

It looks like it will be a quick and cold and maybe wet close up day on Saturday for us at the campsites. I was hoping to give the camper a good cleaning, but I may not want to linger around that long. It would be nice to have a little sunshine and warmth, but that doesn’t look possible right now.

I do have my other half a day off on Friday and I think I’ll take that time to get the things I brought home last weekend put away so I can make room for the rest of what needs to come home. I could leave more of it there but I’m afraid of those winter visitors…the mice.

Tonight is the Questions about our Faith meeting at church. Other than work things remain pretty quiet and ordinary around here. I do love ordinary days!

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !


TODAY’S PRAYERS

Dear God, strengthen our faith so that we pray with confidence, and open our eyes to see how you answer. In Jesus' name

Amen


Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in
your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

GOD BLESS YOU!



TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is National Grouch Day, a day to be grumpy, ungrateful, and cantankerous

Today is Get Smart About Credit Day and International Credit Union Day

Tonight is Dine with TV Dinners on the Floor Night
1520: King Henry the 8th of England ordered that bowling lanes be built at Whitehall in London
1860 - Grace Bedell, age 11, wrote Abe Lincoln with a suggestion. She urged Lincoln to grow a beard. If he did, she’d try to get her four brothers to vote for him for president. Lincoln won the election in November -- then he grew a beard
1903: Gordon Nance was born in Pattonsburg, Missouri. As Wild Bill Elliot, he was the first movie cowboy to wear his guns backwards. He starred in the Saturday serial The Great Adventures of Wild Bill Hickock and played Red Ryder in both serials and feature films

1951: I Love Lucy, starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, premiered on CBS-TV. New episodes were produced for six years, CBS re-ran episodes through 1961, and syndicated reruns still play every day somewhere

TODAY’S SMILE

Heart Thoughts . . .

When you meet someone with an icy smile, you can expect a few well-frozen words.

Never look down on someone unless you're helping them up.

Punctuality is a virtue, but only if combined with patience.

The person who fears suffering is already suffering from what he fears.

The person who blows their horn the loudest is probably in the deepest fog.

Whether circumstances makes one bitter or better
depends entirely upon the I.

A true friend laughs at your stories even when they're not so good,

and sympathizes with your troubles even when they're not so bad

ONE MORE…for the golfers

It was a sunny Saturday morning on the first hole of a busy golf course and I was beginning my pre shot routine, when a piercing voice came over the clubhouse loudspeaker.

Would the gentleman on the women's tee back up to the men's tee please!

I could feel every eye on the course looking at me, but I was deep in my routine, seemingly impervious to the interruption.

Again the announcement, Would the MAN on the WOMEN'S tee kindly back up to the men's tee.

I ignored the guy and kept concentrating, when once more,

the man yelled

Would the man on the women's tee back up to the men's tee, PLEASE!

I finally stopped, looked back at the clubhouse, cupped my hands and shouted....

Would the man in the clubhouse kindly be quiet and let me play my second shot!

TODAY’S REFLECTION

God's kindness is an invitation to you to repent

Romans 2:4

Although we are so small in the universe and our time on earth is so short, our lives have astounding and everlasting consequences. Therefore, we must make the most of this moment in eternity by loving the Lord with all our hearts

TODAY’S ADVICE

Pine needles are great for insulation. They make a wonderful mulch for perennials, strawberries, and any shrubs and trees that like acid conditions. They also can prevent problems with shallow-rooted plants caused by freezing and thawing


67 DAYS UNTIL WINTER !

71 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS

AND

183 DAYS UNTIL CAMPING SEASON BEGINS


Delight yourself in the Lord

and He will give you the desires of your Heart

Psalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

For Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
OCTOBER 14th, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

Well done!
These two words can give so much encouragement.
These two words provide so much strength


JUST FOR TODAY

We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

Just for today I will live my life with few regrets
The worst thing would be to look back on life, wishing you could have been happier or done more. I will not let that happen! Now is the time to take a good look at life and make changes so that I will have no regrets




TODAY’S QUOTE

There is time enough for everything in the course of the day if you do but one thing at once; but there is not time enough in the year if you will do two things at a time

Lord Chesterfield


IT’S WEDNESDAY !!

OVER THE HUMP DAY!

It’s been pretty quiet around my house so far this week. The only thing besides work is tomorrow evenings meeting at church. Instead of Bible Study every Thursday this year we are having the 3rd Thursday set aside for questions on our faith.

Then next Thursday we’ll be doing our Book Club meeting. I’m almost done reading the book they’ve set for discussion (My Sisters Keeper) It’s not been an easy book to read at all but very thought provoking for sure.

Today looks to be a repeat of yesterday as far as the weather goes. It’s been cloudy and gloomy. It seemed like it was almost 8:00 am before it was daylight out. The sun did pop out briefly in the afternoon but didn’t stay long.

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !


TODAY’S PRAYERS


God of grace and mercy, open our hearts to your presence in the midst of the changes and opportunities that come our way
Amen


Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in
your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!



TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is International Top Spinning Day

Today is National Frump Day, honoring frugal, responsible, unpretentious, mature people everywhere

Monarch Day - On this day, millions of monarch butterflies return each year to Natural Bridges State Beach near Santa Cruz, California. From mid-October through the end of February, the Monarchs form a "city in the trees." The areas mild ocean air and eucalyptus grove provide a safe roost until spring.

Dwight David Eisenhower's Birthday - The 34th US president was born on this day in 1890

The classic A.A. Milne book, Winnie-the-Pooh, made its debut on this day in 1926.

1930 - I Got Rhythm, by Ethel Merman, was a show-stopper in the production of Girl Crazy on Broadway. It was Merman’s debut on the Great White Way as she captivated audiences and launched her stellar career.

1954: The Cecile B. DeMille epic The Ten Commandments began filming in Egypt. It starred Charleton Heston and 25,000 extras


TODAY’S SMILE

Now this isthe Living Bible:

His name is Bill.

He has wild hair, wears a T-shirt with holes in it

,jeans, and no shoes. This was literally his wardrobe for his entire

four years of college.

He is brilliant. Kind of profound and very, very bright.

He became a

Christian while attending college.

Across the street from the campus is a well-dressed, very conservative

church. They want to develop a ministry to the students but are not

sure how to go about it.One day Bill decides to go there.

He walks in with no shoes, jeans, his

T-shirt, and wild hair..

The service has already started and so Bill

starts down the aisle looking for a seat.

The church is completely packed and he can't find a seat.

By now,people are really looking a bit uncomfortable, but no one says

anything.Bill gets closer and closer and closer to the pulpit, and when he

realizes there are no seats, he just squats down right on the carpet.

By now the people are really uptight, and the tension in the air is

thick.About this time, the minister realizes that from way at the back of the

church, a deacon is slowly making his way toward Bill.

Now the deacon is in his eighties, has silver-gray hair, and athree-piece suit.

A godly man, very elegant, very dignified, very

courtly. He walks with a cane and, as he starts walking toward this

boy, everyone is saying to themselves that you can't blame him for what

he's going to do.

How can you expect a man of his age and of his background to understand

some college kid on the floor?

It takes a long time for the man to reach the boy.

The church is utterly silent except for the clicking of the man's cane.

All eyes are focused on him..

You can't even hear anyone breathing.

The minister can't even preach the sermon until the deacon does what he has

to do.

And now they see this elderly man drop his cane on the floor. With

great difficulty, he lowers himself and sits down next to Bill

andworships with him so he won't be alone.

Everyone chokes up with emotion.

When the minister gains control, he says,

What I'm about to preach, you will never remember.

What you have just seen, you will never forget.

Be careful how you live.

You may be the only Bible some people will

ever read!


I asked
the Lord to bless you

As I prayed for you today.

To guide you and protect you

As you go along your way....

His love is always with you,

His promises are true,

And when we give Him all our cares,

You know He will see us through.

TODAY’S REFLECTION

It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God. They were greatly astounded and said to one another, Then who can be saved? Jesus looked at them and said, For mortals it is impossible, but not for God; for God all things are possible
Mark 10:25-27
If we think we’re somebody because of the friends we have or the name brand we wear, then we don’t have a chance of entering the kingdom. If you think you can pull off admission on your own, then you haven’t a chance. But with God you are already on your way!
The kingdom comes as we seek it, remember Jesus' words that we have no need to fear. The kingdom is not far from us


TODAY’S ADVICE

Pumpkins should be harvested anytime before the first hard frost. A variety called hard-shelled maximas can handle light frost, but all others should be harvested before the temperature drops to 32 degrees Fahrenheit

68 DAYS UNTIL WINTER !

72 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS

AND

184 DAYS UNTIL CAMPING SEASON BEGINS


Delight yourself in the Lord

and He will give you the desires of your Heart

Psalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

For Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
OCTOBER 13th, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

The foolish person seeks happiness in the distance, the wise person grows it under his feet

James Oppenheim



JUST FOR TODAY

We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

Just for today: I will have faith that whatever I seek, I will find. Wherever I go, I make myself at home by sharing the love in my heart. I am encouraged as I look for the best in every person and situation



TODAY’S QUOTE

Life can be real tough… you can either learn from your problems or keep repeating them over and over

Marie Osmond

IT’S TUESDAY !!

Today is supposed to be the most terrific day of the week and I’ve finally figured out why. It’ s because we made it through another Monday.

Monday’s just don’t get any easier for me. I’m thankful for each day but waking up after a nice restful weekend and heading out the door on a cold dark morning just isn’t much fun.

I’ve noticed that the trees are becoming more colorful in the past few days. We still have some green trees though and we also have some bare trees already. With the unusually cold weather we’re having and all the rain, it is a blessing that we have the brilliant colors to brighten our days.

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !


TODAY’S PRAYERS

O God, teach us to seek your will in everything. Help us to give up what is temporary and unworthy in your sight

Amen


Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in
your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

God Bless You!



TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is National Face Your Fears day.
Today is National Clean the Crumbs Out of the Broiler Oven Day.
Today is National Nuzzling Day
Today is White House Day. The cornerstone to the White House was laid on this date in 1792. Designed by James Hoban, the presidential residence was constructed at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest in Washington, DC. President John Adams and his family moved in in November 1800
Today is National Yorkshire Pudding Day
With a smile and talent to light up the world, entertainer Olive Marie Osmond (1959-) was born on this day in Ogden, Utah, the only girl in a family of nine. As part of the wholesome Osmond Family, she made her TV debut at age three on The Andy Williams Show
1775 - The second Continental Congress gave the okay for its young country to acquire ships and form what is now the United States Navy

TODAY’S SMILE

Because of an ear infection, a family friend had to take Casey, her son, to visit the pediatrician.
She was impressed with the way the doctor directed his comments and questions to her son.
When he asked Casey, Is there anything you are allergic to? Casey nodded and whispered something in the doctor's ear.
Smiling, the pediatrician wrote out a prescription and handed it to my friend. Without looking at it she tucked it into her purse.
Later, as the pharmacist filled the order, he remarked on the unusual food-drug interaction my friend's son must have. When he saw her puzzled expression, he showed her the label on the bottle.
As per the doctor's instructions, it read, Do not take with broccoli

One more…

Living on Earth is expensive, but it does include a free trip around the sun every year.
Ever notice that the people who are late are often much jollier than the people who have to wait for them?
If Walmart is lowering prices every day, how come nothing is free yet?
We could learn a lot from crayons: some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, some have weird names, and all are different colors... but they all exist very nicely in the same box.
A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour

TODAY’S REFLECTION

We can come before God’s throne where there is grace. There we receive mercy…to help us when we need it
Hebrews 4:16

Our Lord does not patronize us or scoff at our needs. He responds generously to all without finding fault

TODAY’S ADVICE

Salt on the fingers when cleaning meat or fish will prevent the hands from slipping

69 DAYS UNTIL WINTER !

73 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS

AND

185 DAYS UNTIL CAMPING SEASON BEGINS

Delight yourself in the Lord

and He will give you the desires of your HeartPsalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

For Monday, October 12th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
OCTOBER 12TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

Love many, hate few, learn to paddle your own canoe

American Proverb


JUST FOR TODAY

We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

Just for today: I will allow my laughter to flow. After all laughter is the best medicine. It helps you enjoy friends and family. It helps to defuse difficult situations and eases tension




TODAY’S QUOTE

Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself, and know that everything in this life has purpose. There are no mistakes, no coincidences. All events are blessings given to us to learn from

Elizabeth Kubler-Ross

IT’S MONDAY !!

It was a very chilly weekend. We all persevered and managed to have some fun although the weather could have been warmer for us.

We had quite a group at the campground this past weekend. DSIL had 2 of his cousins and their families in for a visit and DDIL#1’s mom and her hubby were also there to help us celebrate the fall festival.

I will have a few pictures posted on my blog if you want to see them.

We decided that this was our last camping weekend of the year. It is just way too cold now. Next Saturday we’ll go to the campsite but just to close up everything and winterize the campers.

It’s a sad time for me as I know that winter is on the way and days and nights will mostly be spent indoors now. It’ll be dark when I wake up and almost dark when I come home from work.

There are a few bright spots to look forward to though. November will bring some happy times for our family. We’re expecting the arrival of a new grand’babe’ and we’ll have our family Thanksgiving Feast. And then after that we’ll have the Christmas Holidays and then in the new year (probably March) another grand’babe’ will be here.

It’s back to work for me today. If you are one of the lucky ones with the Columbus Day holiday off from work I do hope you enjoy it!

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !


TODAY’S PRAYERS

I’ll be praying for a successful knee surgery
that a friend is having this week.

Lord, even before we pray you know all our needs. Thank you for your wonderful grace and for providing today what we need

Widen My Vision God,
open my eyes so I may see

And feel Your presence close to me . . .

Give me strength for my stumbling feet

As I battle the crowd on life's busy street,

And widen the vision of my unseeing eyes

So in passing faces I'll recognize

Not just a stranger, unloved and unknown,

But a friend with a heart that is much like my own . . .

Give me perception to make me aware

That scattered profusely on life's thoroughfare

Are the best Gifts of God that we daily pass by

As we look at the world with an unseeing eye.
By: Helen Steiner Rice
Amen


Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in
your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

GOD BLESS YOU!



TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is Columbus Day in the U.S. On this day, with a crew of 90 and three ships, the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria, he landed on Guanahani Island in the Bahamas

Thanksgiving Day in Canada

Today is Child Rambunctiousness Appreciation Day, a time to admire the energy of children

Today is the Day of Six Billion, when the world population reached six billion people on this date in 1999. World population reached one billion in 1804. Now a another billion is added about every 12 years

National School Lunch Week begins

1792 - The first monument honoring Christopher Columbus was dedicated -- in Baltimore, MD

1938: Filming began on "The Wizard of Oz

1971: The rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice opened on Broadway. Hit songs included the title song and I Don't Know How to Love Him

TODAY’S SMILE

A young polar bear cub approached his mother one day and asked, Mom, am I a polar bear?
Of course you are, she replied with a smile.
OK, said the cub, and padded off. Later, he found his dad out by the iceberg.
Dad, am I a polar bear?
Sure you are, son! said his dad, wondering a bit at why his son would ask such a silly thing.
The next day, the cub asked the question again and again.
Are you and mom polar bears? You are? Well, then, does that make me a polar bear? Pure, 100% polar bear?
Finally, his parents couldn't stand it any longer. Son, you're driving us crazy with this question! You are a polar bear! Why do you keep asking?
The cub looked up and confessed, Cause I'm FREEZING!

TODAY’S REFLECTION

Jesus was setting out on a journey when a man ran up, knelt before him and put this question to him, Good master, what must I do to inherit eternal life?

When Christ's personal call comes to us in the circumstances of our daily lives, may we have the vision and generosity to respond

TODAY’S ADVICE

For grease spills on brick or cement: Apply cornmeal, leave it for a few hours, and then sweep

70 DAYS UNTIL WINTER !

74 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS

AND

186 DAYS UNTIL CAMPING SEASON BEGINS


Delight yourself in the Lord

and He will give you the desires of your Heart

Psalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

For Friday, October 9th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
OCTOBER 9th, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world

Anne Frank

JUST FOR TODAY

We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

Just for today: I will remember that the divine energy that flows through all of creation flows through me. I am renewed in mind, body and spirit. Thank You, God



TODAY’S QUOTE

Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure

Oprah Winfrey

IT’S FINALLY FRIDAY !!

I’m only working half a day today and the rest of it is a vacation day. Payroll must be done today as Monday is Columbus Day and the banks will be closed. So in order for our employees to get paid on time I do Mondays’ payroll today.

I’m beginning to dislike Monday holidays, especially ones when I do have to work anyway!!! Probably government offices and such will be closed but us regular people do have to work on this holiday. It used to be that I could take the Fridays and Mondays off and have a nice long 4 day weekend, but not anymore.

I’ll see you all on Monday morning with my newsletter as I’ll be off to the camper for the weekend when I leave work today. Next weekend will be the final one for this camping season. Then we’ll winterize it and close up camp for the year. I do hope it won’t rain all day but they say it will.

We’ll see…

Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !


TODAY’S PRAYERS

God of opportunities, open our eyes to those around us who need to experience your love. Make our behavior a witness of your love and grace. In Jesus' name we pray

Amen


Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in
your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

GOD BLESS YOU!


TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is National Submarine-Grinder-Hoagie-Hero Day

Today is Leif Erickson Day, celebrating his discovery of North America in the year 1000

1917: Clarence Saunders patented the self-service grocery store. He called his store Piggly Wiggly

1855 - The sewing machine motor was patented by Isaac Singer (the Singer sewing machine guy) of New York

1946: The first electric blanket was sold in Petersburg, Virginia, for $39.50

1957: Johnny Mathis lip-synced Chances Are on American Bandstand


TODAY’S SMILE

Telemarketers know they are universally loathed. Still, some people are quite pleasant on the phone.
One day Henry called a number and asked to speak with Mr. Morgan. The woman who answered explained that he no longer lived at that address, but she did have a number where he could be reached.
Henry thanked her, rang that number, and was greeted with,
Good morning, Highland View Cemetery




TODAY’S REFLECTION

After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias

John 21:1


Like the disciples, we may want to return to our own agendas when we get discouraged in our walk with Jesus. But then Jesus shows up again on the shore of our lives to extend forgiveness and to draw us back to those moments when He first called us




TODAY’S ADVICE


One keep-clean is better than ten make-cleans


72 DAYS UNTIL WINTER !

76 DAYS TIL CHRISTMAS

AND 188 DAYS UNTIL CAMPING SEASON BEGINS AGAIN


Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your Heart
Psalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

For Thursday, October 8th, 2009

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
OCTOBER 8TH, 2009


TODAY'S THOUGHT

A thousand words will not leave so deep an impression as one deed.

Henrik Ibsen


JUST FOR TODAY

We all need to look for the silver linings in our day-to-day lives

Just for today: I will focus on being a positive influence in the lives of others. Today is a new day, free of stress or anxiety, free of conflicts or concerns. And I am free to choose what I want it to be. I will greet this day, knowing that I am a child of God



TODAY’S QUOTE

It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye

Saint Exupery

IT’S THURSDAY !!

By yesterday afternoon the sun did come out for us, but it was still very windy. Starting this afternoon it’s supposed to rain again and continue all day Friday. It will be a wet drive to the campsite after work on Friday afternoon.

We’ll hope it stops early on and maybe we can enjoy a campfire and I know everyone will want to decorate for the Fall Festival too. I have a string of lights that looks like Indian corn and another that looks like pumpkins and a garland of fall leaves to hang up but that will probably be all the decorating I’ll do. I already have a little scarecrow there that hopefully didn’t blow away.

On the bright side of things I found a set of glasses to go with my rooster décor in the kitchen. They are acrylic but still look very cute.


Have a great day all ! Another wonderful one on the Way !


TODAY’S PRAYERS

Father, help us be who you want us to be, wherever we are. Help us to joyfully participate in what you are doing. We pray this through Jesus, our Savior

Amen



Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in
your loving hands.
Protect them as they protect us.
Bless them and their families for the
selfless acts they perform for us
in our time of need. I ask this in the
name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!





TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is Fire Prevention Day, the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871, when legend says Mrs. O'Leary's cow kicked over a lantern. Over 98,000 people were left homeless by the fire. This is also Fire Prevention Week

Today is Back to Basics Day, a day for families to make bread together

1906: Hairdresser Karl Nessler introduced the permanent wave at his salon in London

1938 - This day’s cover of The Saturday Evening Post portrayed Norman Rockwell. The illustrator chose to picture himself trying to come up with a cover concept and to complete the assignment before the magazine’s deadline

1944: The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet debuted on CBS radio

1997: Frito-Lay announced it had purchased the 104-year-old Cracker Jack brand from Borden Foods



TODAY’S SMILE

I'd rather be over the hill than under it.

Wisdom from Grandpa

Trouble in marriage often starts when a man gets so busy earnin' his salt that he forgets his sugar.

Too many couples marry for better or for worse, but not for good.

When a man marries a woman, they become one, but the trouble starts when they try to decide which one.

If a man has enough "horse sense" to treat his wife like a thoroughbred, she will never be an old nag.

On anniversaries the wise husband always forgets the past... but never the present.

The bonds of matrimony are a good investment only when the interest is kept up.



TODAY’S REFLECTION

Who can compare with the Lord?
He pardons what we do wrong,
and takes great pleasure
in having mercy.
He treads down our faults,
and he casts our sins
to the very bottom of the sea.
Micah 7:18-20
People of the Jewish faith celebrate the New Year - Rosh Hashanah - when it is late September or early October. It is the first of 10 days of prayer for forgiveness- 10 penitential days: a time when people focus on returning to God, growing closer to him, and realizing how they need to grow in kindness to others.
The last of the ten days is called Yom Kippur, which is considered the most holy of days in the Jewish Calendar. Yom Kippur is sometimes called The Day of Atonement - a word that means becoming atone with God again. The shofar - the ram’s horn - is blown, reminding people of the promises they have made to change their lives for the better

TODAY’S ADVICE

Prune grapevines and water shrubs before the ground freezes


74 DAYS UNTIL WINTER !

78 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS

190 DAYS UNTIL CAMPING SEASON BEGINS AGAIN


Delight yourself in the Lord

and He will give you the desires of your Heart

Psalm 37:4

May there be a miracle in YOUR life today
and may you have the EYES to SEE it!

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA