FOR SUNDAY, JULY 1ST, 2007

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JULY 1ST, 2007

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Those who love deeply never grow old; they may die of old age, but they die young.

A.W. Pinero

TODAY’S ACTION

Every day, try to be a little wiser than you were the day before.

TODAY’S QUOTE

Become a possibilitarian. No matter how dark things seem to be or actually are, raise your sights and see the possibilities - always see them, for they're always there.

Norman Vincent Peale

HAPPY SUNDAY!

A new month and a new beginning. My day of R & R has a special meaning for me today.

Each new day offers us the chance to begin again. All the happenings of this day will be brand new and we have the chance once more to make the very best of them that we can.

A little refreshment for the soul and renewal for the mind and body are definitely needed here and I’m off to church this morning as always .

Thank our awesome God for His many blessings !

Another hill and sometimes a mountain,

But just when you reach the peak—

Your weariness if lifted

And you find the peace you seek.

Helen Steiner Rice

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.

25 WORDS

God, I thank You for today, for the ways You will bless me, and for the ways that I will serve others in Your name

TODAY IS…POPEYE’S BIRTHDAY!

Popeye first appeared in 1929, as part of the "Thimble Theatre" comic strip. He jumped to the movie screen in 1933 as an extra in a Betty Boop cartoon titled "Popeye the Sailor". He sang "I'm Popeye the Sailor Man", had his first fight with Bluto over Olive Oyl and said his first words - "Well, blow me down". The spinach growers credit Popeye with increasing spinach consumption by 33% and saving the spinach industry in the 1930s!

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is National Ginger Snap Day.

Today is Build a Scarecrow Day. T

oday is International Joke Day.

July is Make a Difference to Children Month.

July is National Hot Dog Month, Family Reunion Month, National Baked Bean Month, National Blueberries Month, Women's Motorcycle Month, and National Purposeful Parenting Month.

1890: Billy Sunday stole four bases as Pittsburgh embarrassed New York 16 to 2. Sunday swiped 84 bases that year, then retired from baseball at age 28 to answer the call of evangelism.

1910: Duncan Black and Alonzo Decker opened a machine shop in downtown Baltimore, making milk bottle cap machines. Six years later they hit it big with the first portable electric drill. 1916: Coca-Cola adopted its distinctive contoured bottle to set itself apart from competitors.

1963: The U.S. Postal Service introduced the 5-digit zip code.

1979: Sony introduced the Soundabout, a Walkman that sold for $200..

TODAY’S SMILE

On a beautiful summer's day, a father and his eight-year-old son were lying on the grass by the river bank, looking up at the sky and watching the wisps of clouds float gently overhead.

After a few minutes of silence, the boy turned to the father and said, "Dad, why are we here?" "That's a good question, Son. I think we're here to enjoy days such as this, to experience nature in all its glory, etc., etc., etc., etc.... Does that answer your question, son?"

"Not really, Dad. What I meant was, why are we here when Mom said to pick her up over an hour ago?"

ONE MORE…

I DREAD going to the dentist. Once, to ease my tension, I listed my middle name as "Wimp." The receptionist read it, laughed and assured me that many patients felt the same way.

Half an hour later, the receptionist came into the waiting room. Looking directly at me, she said, smiling, "The doctor will now see the wimp."

Three other people got up with me.

TODAY’S WORD

bifurcate \BY-fur-kayt; by-FUR-kayt\, transitive verb:

1. To divide into two branches or parts.

intransitive verb: 1. To branch or separate into two parts.

adjective: 1. Divided into two branches or parts; forked.

They were strolling up the paved walk which bifurcated the rolling front lawn of her house.

bifurcate comes from the past participle of Medieval Latin bifurcare, "to divide," from Latin bifurcus, "two-pronged," from bi- + furca, "fork."

TODAY’S REFLECTION

My mouth is filled with your praise, declaring your splendor all day long.

Psalm 71:8

It is easy to praise the Lord when life is sailing along on an even keel. It is when life's storm descends that praise becomes difficult. It is thought that King David wrote this psalm in his old-age, when he was beset by enemies who were trying to take over his throne.

Something mystical happens when we start each morning with praise and thanksgiving to God, expecting good things to happen. Somehow when we open our hearts and minds to him, he is able to help us conquer fearful and anxious thoughts.

http://www.dailyguideposts.com

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

Few people know how to be old.

La Rochefoucauld

83 DAYS UNTIL AUTUMN!

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

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I believe we should live ‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

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FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 28TH, 2007

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JUNE 28TH, 2007

 

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Every now and then go away, even briefly, have a little relaxation, for when you come back to your work your judgment will be surer; since to remain constantly at work will cause you to lose power.

Leonardo da Vinci

TODAY’S ACTION

Enjoy the abundance of summer.

TODAY’S QUOTE

It’s nice to be important; but it’s more important to be nice.

Unknown

HAPPY THURSDAY!

Yesterday I did work for 7 hours. I didn’t take a lunch break so I was all done by 2:00. Now I don’t work until Monday. DD and her hubby had us for dinner at their house last night. Today is going to be a difficult one as we have viewing hours at the funeral home from 4-7. Standing for 3 hours won’t work for me, so I’ll probably find a chair some place to greet visitors.

All the ‘babe’s with the exception of DS#2 should be in sometime today and will be there. That will be a great help. After that DS#5 and his wife are having us back to their house for something to eat.

DS#1 and his wife put together something good in the crock pot and that’s what we’ll be having. One thing for sure , so matter what, we eat well.

DD and her hubby have graciously helped with the list of things to get for the get together after the funeral at Dad’s house. Many of my aunts and uncles are also bringing things so there will be plenty of food for anyone that wishes to come afterwards.

All in all things are going smoothly. We will still have our work cut out for us later as there is the house and all the contents to dispose of. But that will be later and we’ll just take it one day at a time.

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.

25 WORDS

 God, I thank You for today, for the ways You will bless me, and for the ways that I will serve others in Your name

TODAY IS…PAUL BUNYAN DAY

The legend of Paul Bunyan started with stories told by men in lumber camps. He was supposed to be a giant lumberjack who performed incredible feats - such as scooping out the Great Lakes to get water for his blue ox, Babe.

The stories probably date back to the 1800's. They appeared in newspapers in the early 1900's and turned Paul into part of American folklore.

LINK TO A TALL TALE ON LINE

http://paulbunyantrail.com/talltale.html

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is National Tapioca Day.

Today is National Go Barefoot Around the House Day.

National Prevention of Eye Injuries Awareness Week begins today.

1894 - U.S. President Grover Cleveland signed an act of Congress, making Labor Day a federal holiday in the U.S. The first Monday of September is when Labor Day is celebrated as a salute to working men and women across the country.

1919 - With the signing of The Treaty of Versailles, World War I ended - exactly five years after it began.

1981: Americans spent over $56 million in one weekend on movies, including "Superman II" with Christopher Reeves, "Raiders of the Lost Ark" with Harrison Ford, and "The Great Muppet Caper" with Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy

TODAY’S SMILE

THE REEF

DON'T WORRY IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS!

Which is easy to say until you are in the midst of a really big one, I know. But the only people I am aware of who don't have troubles are gathered in little neighborhoods. Most communities have at least one.

We call them cemeteries. If you're breathing, you have difficulties. It's the way of life. And believe it or not, most of your problems may actually be good for you! Let me explain.

Maybe you have seen the Great Barrier Reef, stretching some 1,800 miles from New Guinea to Australia. Tour guides regularly take visitors to view the reef. On one tour, the guide was asked an interesting question. "I notice that the lagoon side of the reef looks pale and lifeless, while the ocean side is vibrant and colorful," a traveler observed. "Why is this?"

The guide gave an interesting answer: "The coral around the lagoon side is in still water, with no challenge for its survival. It dies early. The coral on the ocean side is constantly being tested by wind, waves, storms -- surges of power. It has to fight for survival every day of it's life. As it is challenged and tested it changes and adapts. It grows healthy. It grows strong. And it reproduces."

Then he added this telling note: "That's the way it is with every living organism." That is how it is with people! Challenged and tested, we come alive! Like coral pounded by the sea, we grow! Physical demands can cause us to grow stronger. Mental and emotional stress can produce tough-mindedness and resiliency. Spiritual testing can produce strength of character and faithfulness.

So, you have problems -- no problem! Just tell yourself, "There I grow again!"

Author Unknown

TODAY’S WORD

venerate \VEN-uh-rayt\, transitive verb:

To treat someone or something with deep respect, reverence or deference; to revere.

Venerate comes from Latin veneratus, past participle of venerari, "to revere, to respect, to worship," from venus, vener-, "charm, loveliness. http://dictionary.reference.com/wordoftheday/

 

TODAY’S REFLECTION

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.

Isaiah 40:29

Do you sometimes find yourself getting weary? Do you do the dishes and wash the clothes, then see them get dirty once more? Does your workload at the office or at school get you down?

Sometimes it is more difficult to do a routine job than such a heroic task, but when you keep hoping and trusting in God, he will give you the strength to conquer any challenge that faces you

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TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

Turnip tops are richer in vitamins than the roots.

86 DAYS UNTIL AUTUMN!

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

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FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2007

ON THE BRIGHTSIDE

JUNE 27th, 2007

TODAY'S THOUGHT

 If a man empties his purse into his head, no one can take it away from him. An investment of knowledge always pays the best interest.

Benjamin Franklin

TODAY'S ACTION

Pray as you go about the business of the day. Utilize minute prayers by closing your eyes to shut out the world and concentrating briefly on God's presence. The more you do this every day, the nearer you will feel God's presence.

TODAY'S QUOTE

It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about?

Henry David Thoreau, American author (1817-1862)

HAPPY WEDNESDAY

Back to work this morning. I really appreciated having hadTuesday off and today will be a short day then I’ll be off again on Thursday and Friday. I did get a beautiful bunch of daisies from the ‘Newlyweds’ yesterday. They thought I might just need a hug and a smile…I Did! Your thoughtfulness was much appreciated.

The temps soared up to 90 here again yesterday and today will still be pretty hot too. DD and her hubby are having diner for us all this evening. DS#4 and family are home and the rest will be coming in.

Take good care all ! I’ll be praying for all the travelers coming and going as we gather for Dad’s funeral.

Have a great day all ! Another Wonderful Day 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 ALL !

25 WORDS

God, I thank You for today, for the ways You will bless me, and for the ways that I will serve others in Your name

TODAY IS...SUNGLASSES DAY

Smoke tinted glasses were invented before 1430 in China. But, they weren't for sun protection. Judges wore them in court so nobody could see their eyes and guess their opinion before a verdict was declared. Sunglasses as we know them today are a 20th century phenomenon. In the 1930s, the military commissioned glasses that would protect pilots from sun glare. But, they didn't become a real fad until the 1960s when an ad campaign said... "Who's Behind those Foster Grants?".

 TODAY'S TRIVIA

 Today is National Lemonade Day. Also a great day for lemonade cake and lemonade pie, not to mention lemonade sherbet Today is National Sunglasses Day

1859: Schoolteacher Mildred Hill of Louisville, Kentucky, composed the melody to the song "Good Morning to You." Her sister Patty wrote the lyrics. The stanza "Happy Birthday to You" was added in 1924, eight years after Mildred’s death.

1950: An 8-pound bear cub that had been seriously burned three weeks earlier in a New Mexico forest fire left for the National Zoo in Washington where he lived to the ripe old bear age of 26. Originally named Hot Foot Teddy by the firemen who saved his life, he became better known as Smokey the Bear

TODAY'S SMILE

We had just finished eating a beautiful dinner that my mother had prepared for our 28-member family. As I glanced up at the chandelier over the table, I was mesmerized by the creative handiwork a spider had woven around the prisms and light bulbs.

"Don't look up there!" my mother screamed. "It's the one thing I was too tired to clean!"

"Don't look where?" my brother asked.

"There!" my mother pointed. "It's my own personal web sight!"

TODAY'S WORD

prostrate (transitive verb, adjective) [PROS-trayt'] transitive verb

1. to lay face down, especially in worship or submission: "He began each day by prostrating himself toward the sunny window to clear his mind and worship."

2. to throw down flat, as on the ground; to flatten: "The wind prostrated the saplings."

3. to render helpless or defenseless; 'they prostrated the enemy' adjective

4. lying face down 5. lying flat

6. drained of energy

7. (as in botany) growing along the ground

noun form: prostrator

TODAY'S REFLECTION

…I am not alone. I stand with the Father…

John 8:16

There were many times that Jesus was alone. But Jesus was never afraid, for he knew that he was never alone. There are many families who are so isolated that they no longer have family dinners together or play together. Slowly but surely they grow apart

When an isolated friend, fellow-worker or fellow student reaches out to you with a question or problem, If you take the time -- yes, I know the time is valuable -- but if you take the time to listen and encourage that person, you may have an opportunity to lead a lost sheep into God's flock.

TODAY'S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC

If sunset on Sunday is cloudy, it will rain before Wednesday

87 DAYS UNTIL AUTUMN

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 MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2007

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JUNE 25TH, 2007

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Happiness is a choice that requires effort at times.

Anonymous

TODAY’S ACTION

Do not desire what you do not need.

TODAY’S QUOTE

 Hope is the ability to hear the music of the future. Faith is having the courage to dance to it today.

HAPPY MONDAY!

Here we are already, a new work week. # 2 boss is still on vacation til WEDS. And #1 boss will be leaving on Wednesday. So probably, I’ll be having some more long work days.

Unless I hear other wise, I’ll be going to work and then out to Dad’s after work. Then home again to go to bed and get up to go to work again. Things are very touch and go with him so I want to be there as much as possible. My 2 sisters continue to be with him 24/ 7 and they are making him as comfortable as possible.

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.

25 WORDS

God, I thank You for today, for the ways You will bless me, and for the ways that I will serve others in Your name

TODAY IS…FRIED OKRA DAY

Okra comes from a large plant thought to be of African origin. It grows in warm climates and is in the same family as hibiscus and cotton plants. It's a good source of Vitamin A and often used to thicken soups or stews. People who don't like the slick texture of okra might love it fried in cornmeal - a favorite dish in the South.

1 lb. fresh okra

1 large green tomato

 1 medium onion

1 clove garlic

1 jalapeno pepper (optional)

2 eggs

1/4 teaspoon salt

 1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/2 cup milk 1 cup cornmeal

1/4 cup vegetable Oil

1. Cut off ends of okra and slice into 1/4" pieces. Chop up the tomato, onion, garlic and jalapeno pepper. In a large bowl, toss all the vegetables with a couple of forks to mix. 2. In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Mix well by hand. Pour this mixture over the vegetables and toss to coat. 3. Gradually add the cornmeal. Continue tossing the vegetables until everything is evenly mixed - it will look like a gooey mess! 4. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot. Spoon the mixture evenly into the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover and fry until the bottom is browned (about 10 to 15-minutes). Turn the mixture over and continue to fry uncovered for 5 to 8-minutes. 5. Cover a plate with paper towels. Dump the fried vegetables onto the paper towels to drain the excess oil. Serve hot.

 TODAY’S TRIVIA

1788 - The Virginia colony including Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America, entered the United States of America as the tenth state. The state, also known as Old Dominion, was named after the "Virgin Queen", Elizabeth I of England. The Commonwealth of Virginia and its capital, Richmond, have played major roles in American history. Like West Virginia, it names the cardinal as the state bird. The official state flower of Virginia is the flowering dogwood.

1929 Pres Hoover authorizes building of Boulder Dam (Hoover Dam)

1938 Federal minimum wage law guarantees workers 40 per hour

TODAY’S SMILE

Some things are so emotionally overwhelming we have to tell somebody.

One evening the father of poet Emily Dickinson hurried to the church in Amherst, MA, and pulled the bell rope. The villagers rushed from their homes. What was the alarm? Fire? Accident?

It was neither. Mr. Dickinson, overcome by beauty, was summoning everyone to admire a sunset too magnificent to keep to himself.

TODAY’S WORD

lissome • \LISS-um\ adjective

1 a : easily flexed b : lithe 2 : nimble

 Even though she hasn't danced in years, Maggie still has the lissome body of a ballerina.

TODAY’S REFLECTION

One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven.

Mark 10:21

Instead of searching for meaning in possessions, we are called to find life and freedom in Jesus. If anything I own keeps me from obeying Him wholeheartedly, am I ready to open my hand, release it, and freely follow Him ? A faith that costs nothing and demands nothing is worth nothing.

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TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

Grate potatoes and apply to sunburned skin. The starch will cool and soothe the burn.

89 DAYS UNTIL AUTUMN!

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

MY HOMEPAGE I believe we should live

‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

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FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 23RD, 2007

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JUNE 23RD, 2007

TODAY'S THOUGHT

The giant oak is an acorn that held its ground.

Anonymous

TODAY’S ACTION

Plan for your future.

TODAY’S QUOTE

Memories are kind of like patchwork quilts.... no two alike and yet together they make a very warm and protective comforter!

HAPPY FINALLY SATURDAY!

I’m off to Dad’s early this morning. I did come home for the night as the critters need a little TLC. I’m afraid they’ve been quite deserted lately.

Dad seems just about the same, nothing really new to report. Thankfully I’m off work now for two days, so I’ll be able to spend more time with him.

We have been blessed with some wonderful sunny days here.

Thank the good Lord , 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.

25 WORDS

God, I thank You for today, for the ways You will bless me, and for the ways that I will serve others in Your name

TODAY IS…SOAP OPERA DAY

 Daytime TV came from radio serials - along with the advertisers who targeted housewives. Soaps never begin and never end. They are slow paced so you can miss episodes. But, the biggest reason they are so popular is their reliance on dialogue. This is done so people can can listen to the audio portion without even watching the television set and still understand the story. Just like radio!

TODAY’S TRIVIA

The Great American Backyard Campout it today, sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation.

Today is National Pecan Sandy Day

Today is Let It Go Day. Whatever is bugging you, let it go

Today is National Pizzazz Day. Add a little pizzazz to your life today

1941 - Lena Horne recorded St. Louis Blues for Victor Records and launched an illustrious singing career in the process. She was 23 years old at the time. Horne continued performing well into her 60s.

1960 - Cleon Turner finally found an entrance to what would become known as Crystal Onyx Cave. Turner had been searching for the place for 30 years. He and a friend found a promising location on the side of Pruitt’s Knob (Kentucky) on this day. They had been digging and digging and digging. Finally, with the help of a little dynamite, they created the new entrance.

1992: Actress Susan Lucci of TV’s "All My Children" received a standing ovation at the Daytime Emmy Awards when she did not win an Emmy after being nominated for the 13th straight year.

1995: Walt Disney’s "Pocahontas" opened in movie theaters throughout the U.S.

TODAY’S SMILE

A boy once said to God, "I know what I want when I grow up." He proceeded to give God his list: to live in a big house with two Saint Bernard's; to marry a tall, blue-eyed woman; to have three sons-one who will be a senator, one a scientist, and the other a quarterback.

He also wanted to be a mountain climber and drive a red Ferrari. As it turned out, the boy hurt his knee one-day while playing football. He could no longer climb trees, much less mountains. He married a beautiful and kind woman who was short with brown eyes. Because of his business, he lived in an apartment in the city and usually rode the subway.

He had three loving daughters, and they adopted a fluffy cat. One daughter became a nurse, one an artist and the third a music teacher.

One morning the man awoke and remembered his boyhood dream. He became extremely depressed. Heartbroken, he called out to God, "Remember when I was a boy and told You all the things I wanted? Why didn't You give me those things?"

"I could have," said God, "but I wanted to make you happy."

Author Unknown

TODAY’S WORD

countervail \kown-tur-VAYL\, transitive verb:

1. To act against with equal force, power, or effect; to counteract. 2. To compensate for; to offset; to furnish or serve as an equivalent to. intransitive verb: 1. To exert force against an opposing, often bad, influence or power.

Countervail derives from Old French contrevaloir, from contre-, "counter-" (from Latin contra, "against") + valoir, "to be worth" (from Latin valere, "to be strong, to avail").

http://dictionary.reference.com

TODAY’S REFLECTION

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to one end; they are new every morning; great is thy faithfulness.

Lamentations 3:22-23

Do you love to welcome each morning? Or do you agree more with the old World War I song, "Oh, how I hate to get up in the morning"?

I love the early morning when the dew is on the ground and I can watch the sky turn purple, then coral, then gold, as the sun appears. The morning hours are golden hours, for God has given you the gift of a brand new day!

Start off with a clean slate, ready for the opportunities that lie ahead. You have a fresh start to conquer any problem that has been of concern to you. In today's scripture, Jeremiah gives his reason for being so optimistic: great is God's faithfulness.

http://www.dailyguideposts.com

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

 Use the juice of chamomile, garlic, lemon verbena, or onions to ward off insects.

91 DAYS UNTIL AUTUMN!

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

MY HOMEPAGE

I believe we should live ‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

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FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2007

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JUNE 22ND, 2007

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

Nobody is bored when he is trying to make something that is beautiful, or to discover something that is true.

William Inge

TODAY’S ACTION

Give yourself fully to your endeavors.

TODAY’S QUOTE

Let us not use bombs and guns to overcome the world. Let us use love and compassion. Peace begins with a smile-- smile five times a day to someone you don't really want to smile at all-- do it for peace. So let us radiate the peace of God and so light his light

Mother Teresa

HAPPY FRIDAY

Now that summer is officially here we can take life a little simpler and move a little slower. The heat of the warm summer days, tends to do that to me anyway.

News of my dad this morning is that he is holding his own and is being made as comfortable as possible. I did have an opportunity to visit after work and spend a little time with him.

Here at work they say that I may leave at anytime if needed. As long as he continues to be the way he is, I’ll go into work each day. Tomorrow , Saturday, is my usual day to spend with him, so I’ll be there all day and possibly all weekend too. Both of my sisters have been there this week and will probably appreciate a rest . Although I don’t think either of them wants to go home at this point.

On the Bright Side of things we did have a good rain yesterday afternoon and we badly needed it. By evening the sunshine and blue skies were back.

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.

25 WORDS

God, I thank You for today, for the ways You will bless me, and for the ways that I will serve others in Your name

TODAY IS…THUMB EXERCISE DAY

Green thumb, thumb wresting, rules of thumb, thumbnail sketch, thumbs down, thumbs up! What would we do without our thumbs? They give us a precision grip and the ability to manipulate objects with great skill - all because they move freely and independently of the fingers. Give your thumbs a good wiggle today and be glad they're there

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is National Chocolate Éclair Day.

Today is National Listen to a Child Day

1832 - J.I. Howe patented the pin-making machine, better known as a pinmaker

1970: President Nixon signed a measure lowering the U.S. voting age from 21 to 18.

TODAY’S SMILE

A little girl was playing with her doll while her mother was writing. After a while the mother called the child to her, and took her on her lap.

The little one said: "I am so glad; I wanted to love you so much mamma!"

"Did you, darling?" the mother said, clasping the child tenderly.

"I am so glad my daughter loves me so; but were you lonely while I wrote? You and dolly seemed to be having a happy time together."

"Yes, mamma; but I got tired of loving her."

"And why?" questioned the mother.

 "Oh, because she never loves me back."

"And that is why you love me?"

"That is one why, mamma; but not the first one or the best."

"And what is the first one and the best?"

"Why, mamma, don't you guess?" and the blue eyes were very bright and earnest.

"It's because you loved me when I was too little to love back; that's why I love you so!"

Thus, like the little girl in the story, we love because we have first been loved.

By Donald Haynes

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMERS ALMANAC

Cancers tend to be emotional, intuitive, protective, and cautious.

??? DAYS UNTIL AUTUMN!

(I haven’t had the opportunity to check the days yet)

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

MY HOMEPAGE

I believe we should live ‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

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FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 21ST, 2007

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JUNE 21ST, 2007

TODAY'S THOUGHT

In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing that you can do is nothing.

Theodore Roosevelt

TODAY’S ACTION

Make honor the bedrock of your life.

TODAY’S QUOTE

Let me give so much time to the improvement of myself that I shall have no time to criticize others.

Dean Cresham

HAPPY THURSDAY!

Summer is officially here today. I had a long 10 hour day at work yesterday as my #2 boss is on vacation til next Wednesday. My overtime will probably increase, but we’ll see….

I would like to ask for your prayers as my Dad has taken a turn for the worse. They have ordered him a hospital bed in the hopes that he will be more comfortable that way. My two sisters are caring for him. As I have to work, I’m not much help til the weekend. I can only visit awhile in the evening after work so that I can get home and get some sleep for work the next day.

I’ve been reminded once again that life is so short and we should never take one second of it for granted.

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.

25 WORDS

God, I thank You for today, for the ways You will bless me, and for the ways that I will serve others in Your name

TODAY IS…IT’S FINALLY SUMMER DAY!

The first day of summer is the longest day of the year. It occurs when the earth changes it's position as it rotates around the sun - placing the sun at it's most northerly point and directly overhead. The temperature and weather will not change instantly. The warmest days usually arrive several weeks after the beginning of the summer season. And don't forget the seasons are reversed in the Southern Hemisphere.

TODAY’S TRIVIA

Today is the first day of summer or winter, depending on which hemisphere you're in. In the northern hemisphere summer begins today at 2:06 p.m. (EDT); winter begins in the southern hemisphere.

Today is Stock Up on Antiperspirant Day.

It’s National Peaches and Cream Day.

The annual Midnight Sun Baseball Game starts tonight at 10:35 p.m. in Fairbanks, Alaska, and will be played without artificial lights.

1788: The U.S. Constitution went into effect as New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify it.

1834 - Cyrus McCormick patented the first practical reaper for farming.

1958 - Splish Splash, Bobby Darin’s first million-seller, was released by Atco Records.

TODAY’S SMILE

I know you’ve probably heard this one before, but it does bear repeating.

 Have you ever watched kids on a Merry-go-round?

Or listened to the rain as it patters on the ground?

 Ever watched a butterfly's soft erratic flight?

Or watched as the setting sun fades into the night?

You'd better slow down and don't dance so fast.

You'll find time too short and the music wont last.

 Do you rush through each day on the run, on the fly?

When you ask 'How are you?", do you hear the reply?

When the day is done, do you lay upon your bed,

With the next hundred chores running through your head?

 You'd better slow down and don't dance so fast.

You'll find time too short and the music wont last.

Ever told your child,"We'll do that tomorrow"

And in your hurried state, not see his sorrow?

Ever lost touch and let old friendships die

Because you never had time to call and say "Hi!"

When you run so fast to get somewhere,

You miss half the fun of just getting there.

 When you worry and hurry, all through your day,

It's like and unopened gift--Just thrown away...

Life's not a race DO take it slower.

Hear the music Before the song is over.

 Author Unknown

TODAY’S WORD

agon \AH-gahn; ah-GOHN\, noun:

A struggle or contest; conflict; especially between the protagonist and antagonist in a literary work.

It is the irresolvable love-hate agon between men and women that drives all cultures.

Lawrence Osborne

TODAY’S REFLECTION

The end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers.

1 Peter 4:7

God in His wisdom doesn't tell us the day of our death. Nor do we know the day of Christ's return. The Bible urges us to live for Christ and be prepared for either event.

As Christians, we need not panic as we see our time slipping away. Instead, let's live every moment for Christ and be prepared to meet Him today.

 http://www.rbc.org

TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

A few drops of wintergreen oil in your recycling bins or trash compactor will freshen the air.

IT’S SUMMER !

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

MY HOMEPAGE

I believe we should live ‘ON THE BRIGHT SIDE’

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FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20TH, 2007

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

JUNE 20TH, 2007

TODAY'S THOUGHT

Genius is nothing but a greater aptitude for patience.

Benjamin Franklin

TODAY’S ACTION

Do your work with faithfulness and a grateful heart.

TODAY’S QUOTE

An unread Bible is like food uneaten, a love letter never read, a buried sword, a road map unstudied, gold never mined.

Jerry Vines

HAPPY WEDNESDAY!

OVER THE HUMP DAY!

I had a great time with my dulcimer buddies last evening. It was so good to get together with them for a few SMILES.

For well over 25 years now we have enjoyed each others company and our dulcimers. It is a gift to be sure to have such good friends and I’m very thankful for them and for the many others that I have the privilege of calling a friend too.

My family and friends have helped to make me the person I am. Without their love, and encouragement, I wouldn’t be who I am today. Just in case you all don’t know it, you are ALL very special to me!

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.

25 WORDS

God, I thank You for today, for the ways You will bless me, and for the ways that I will serve others in Your name

TODAY IS…PLAIN YOGURT DAY

Yogurt is an old, old food that's been around for centuries, but it didn't become popular in the U.S. until the 1980s. People now eat it for breakfast, lunch, snacks - or even as a frozen dessert. All yogurt is an excellent source of calcium, riboflavin (B2) and protein. It can also be low in calories and fat - just read the label.

CUCUMBER YOGURT SALAD

1 cup plain yogurt

2 large cucumbers

Fresh mint (to taste)

Optional Seasonings:

1 Tablespoon lemon juice

2 teaspoons chopped garlic

Salt and pepper

1. Peel cucumbers and cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Slice thinly.

2. Stir up the yogurt and spoon it into a mixing bowl. Add some chopped mint plus any other seasonings desired. Mix well. 3. Stir in the sliced cucumbers last.

Cover the bowl with saran wrap or foil. Chill for at least an hour before serving.

TODAY’S TRIVIA

It’s National Vanilla Milkshake Day, sometimes called Ice Cream Soda Day.

Today is West Virginia Day. It became the 35th U.S. state on this date in 1863. Charleston is the capital of the Mountain State which boasts of having the most rugged terrain of any state east of the Mississippi. Throughout the forested hills of West Virginia, you’ll also find many cardinals (the state bird) and multitudes of the state flower, the big rhododendron.

1782 - The Great Seal of the United States was adopted by Congress. William Barton designed the seal which consists of an eagle, an olive branch and 13 arrows -- one for each of the original 13 colonies

1887: On Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee, Buffalo Bill Cody staged a Royal Command Performance of his famous Wild West Show and four European kings boarded the original Deadwood stagecoach driven by Cody.

1948 - Toast of the Town premiered on CBS-TV. New York entertainment columnist and critic Ed Sullivan was the host. It started his TV career that would span 23 years on a weekly basis.

1973: "American Bandstand" celebrated its 20th anniversary with a 90-minute television special featuring Little Richard, Paul Revere & the Raiders, Cheech and Chong, Three Dog Night and, of course, Dick Clark.

TODAY’S SMILE

It was the first time I had attended a shower for both the bride- and groom-to-be. Lacy and Arthur took turns opening the practical gifts: towels, cookware, and the like.

Unfortunately one guest hadn't been told it was to be a joint shower, so when Arthur opened a box containing lingerie meant for Lacy, the embarrassed woman exclaimed, "I didn't know Arthur was going to be here!"

But Arthur jumped up, ran over to the lady and enveloped her in an enthusiastic hug. "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" he exclaimed. "This is exactly what we needed!"

You get married not to be happy but to make each other happy.

Roy L. Smith

One more…

When I go to a local discount store to get oil and filters for my car, I buy my wife a bouquet of flowers on display near the checkout counter. During one trip, some women in line behind me were oohing and aahing about a husband getting flowers for his wife. "How often do you do that?" one asked.

Before I could answer, the cashier, more than familiar with my routine, said, "Every three months or 3,000 miles, whichever comes first."

And just because I have to laugh every time I get gas

View a map of automobile gas prices around the United States of America. http://www.gasbuddy.com/gb_gastemperaturemap.aspx

TODAY’S LINK

RIGHT NOW

http://positivepause.com/

TODAY’S WORD

rejoinder \rih-JOIN-dur\, noun

An answer to a reply; or, in general, an answer or reply.

The comment immediately drew a sharp rejoinder from a friend.

TODAY’S REFLECTION

Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you… My soul will be satisfied with the richest of foods.

Psalm 63:3, 5

When it comes to love: Be careful. Until love is stirred, let God’s love be enough for you. There are seasons when God allows us to feel the frailty of human love so we’ll appreciate the strength of his love.

 Didn’t he do this with David? Saul turned on him. Michal, his wife, betrayed him. Jonathan and Samuel were David’s friends, but they couldn’t follow him into the wilderness. Betrayal and circumstances left David alone.

Alone with God. And, as David discovered, God was enough.

1 of 365 devotionals in Grace for the Moment, Volume 2 http://www.maxlucado.com/

 TODAY’S ADVICE FROM THE OLD FARMER’S ALMANAC

Make a mouthwash of vinegar and salt to ease a toothache.

 1 DAY UNTIL SUMMER !

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

Psalm 37:4

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

I Love You All !!!

Be Blessed !!!

MA

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