BRIGHT SIDE ARCHIVES FROM AOL: FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2006

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

OCTOBER 2, 2006

TODAY'S THOUGHT

No one has ever become poor by giving.

Anne Frank

TODAY’S ACTION

Stay true to what is right.

TODAY’S QUOTE

If you try to guard yourself against every unlikely danger, you'll never stretch beyond your comfort zone. Don't let the 'what-ifs' run your life. Follow your dreams and have at it.

Diane Conway

HAPPY MONDAY !

BACK TO WORK !

After an exciting weekend, it’s hard to go back to work again. I think I still need another day to catch up on things at home. The week ahead looks to be a quiet one. Nothing on my calendar but work…

Our temps will be in the mid to upper 70’s to start off the week and then supposed to drop back in the 60’s. In the long range forecast I saw at least 3 days with 77 for a high. That is good news !

DD begins her classes this week, I’ll be saying a little prayer for her that she is able to keep up with classes and her job and homelife, it’s not easy going back to school.

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

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 IS…CHILD HEALTH DAY

A Presidental Proclamation issued in 1928! To help your child be healthy...

1. Feed them a healthy breakfast

2. Encourage physical activity

3. Use seat belts, bike helmets and suncreen

4. Teach them to take good care of their teeth

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Feast of the Guardian Angels – Guardian angels watch over the children and those who are children of God.

Snoopy's and Charlie Brown's Birthday - The "Peanuts" comic strip first appeared on this day in 1950.

Today is National French Fried Scallops Day.

1866: The tin can opened with a key was patented by J. Ostyerhondt of New York City.

1920: In the only triple header in baseball history, the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates two games to one. Umpire Pete Harrison worked all three games and called game three after six innings because of darkness. Pirate third baseman Clyde Barnhart hit safely in all three games.

1958: Television’s Yogi Bear stole his first picnic basket in Jellystone National Park, assisted by his sidekick Boo Boo Bear. Yogi’s voice was Daws Butler.

84 shopping days until Christmas

Sun rise: 7:25 AM, set: 7:07 PM

TODAY’S SMILE

The Most Important Body Part

My mother used to ask me what is the most important part of the body. Through the years I would take a guess at what I thought was the correct answer. When I was younger, I thought sound was very important to us as humans, so I said, "My ears, Mommy." She said, "No. Many people are deaf. But you keep thinking about it and I will ask you again soon."

Several years passed before she asked me again. Since making my first attempt, I had contemplated the correct answer. So this time I told her, "Mommy, sight is very important to everybody, so it must be our eyes." She looked at me and told me, "You are learning fast, but the answer is not correct because there are many people who are blind."

Stumped again, I continued my quest for knowledge and over the years, Mother asked me a couple more times and always her answer was, "No. But you are getting smarter every year, my child."

Then last year, my grandpa died. Everybody was hurt. Everybody was crying. Even my father cried. I remember that especially because it was only the second time I had seen him cry.

My Mom looked at me when it was our turn to say our final good-bye to Grandpa. She asked me, "Do you know the most important body part yet, dear?" I was shocked when she asked me this now. I always thought this was a game between her and me.

She saw the confusion on my face and told me, "This question is very important. It shows that you have really lived in your life. For every body part you gave me in the past, I have told you you were wrong and I have given you an example why. But today is the day you need to learn this important lesson."

She looked down at me as only a mother can. I saw her eyes well up with tears. She said, "My dear, the most important body part is your shoulder." I asked, "Is it because it holds up my head?" She replied, "No, it is because it can hold the head of a friend or a loved one when they cry.

Everybody needs a shoulder to cry on sometime in life, dear. I only hope that you have enough love and friends that you will always have a shoulder to cry on when you need it."

Then and there I knew the most important body part is not a selfish one. It is sympathetic to the pain of others.

People will forget what you said ... People will forget what you did ... But people will NEVER forget how you made them feel.

TODAY’S WORD

vernissage • \vair-nih-SAHZH\ noun

: a private showing or preview of an art exhibition

Before the art auction, there will be a vernissage during which people can mingle with the artists and preview their work.

TODAY’S REFLECTION

No one who puts their hand to the plough and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.

Luke 9:62

Even back in the time of Jesus ploughing was important. Using the image of the plough, Jesus said the person who is constantly looking back will get nowhere. It's much better to look at where we're going than to see where we've been.

Too much time is wasted and lost in looking back. This is especially true in those areas of our lives where we have regrets.

Nothing can change anything we have done in the past. But by concentrating on what's happening right now, gives us much more control in doing things better.

God wants us to focus on the job at hand and move forward in hope.

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TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

When the donkey blows his horn,

'Tis time to house your hay and corn.

80 DAYS UNTIL WINTER

Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your Heart

Psalm 37:4

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MY HOMEPAGE

I believe we should live ‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’